GFC 35: Second Encounter PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Cronkite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cronkite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Croc song!. Ray Gardner has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cronkite
vs
Gardner

175 cm
21
250 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Cronkite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cronkite scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gardner pushes Cronkite off looking to stand but Cronkite dives back in and keeps control.
Cronkite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Cronkite has control of Gardner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gardner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cronkite trying to control but Gardner is having none of it.

Cronkite goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gardner is on top in guard.
Cronkite might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gardner stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cronkite throws up his legs and catches Gardner in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gardner tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cronkite! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Melvin Cronkite!
An out of breath Melvin Cronkite thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Kill The Noise Pt. 1. Juan Perez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Perez
vs
Pol

168 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Pol!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pol.
Both fighters circling a little - Pol finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pol scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Perez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Pol.
Perez is looking to clinch.

Pol clinches up against the cage.
Pol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.

Pol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Pol does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pol can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Pol won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.

Pol breaks the clinch.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pol.
Perez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pol moves away.
Van Pol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pol lands with a slapping head kick.

Pol moves into the clinch.
Pol lands a right hand.
Perez working aggressively here.
Pol lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
The referee calls for Pol to work.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pol lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pol.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Pol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pol misses with a punch to the body.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
Pol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Still in the clinch, Pol scores with a nice short uppercut.

Perez jumps guard and drags Pol to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Pol stands and steps away. Perez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pol.
Pol throws a good cross that connects.
Pol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pol thows a body kick. Perez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Pol lands but Perez takes it in his stride.
Pol misses with a head kick.

Pol clinches with his opponent.
Pol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pol has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Pol has Perez pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pol.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Pol is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pol.
Perez jumps guard but Pol turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pol digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Pol.
Pol misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pol.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Pol stalls.
Pol scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pol scores with a head kick. Perez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Pol.

Pol lands a big head kick that sends Perez tumbling to the mat! Pol takes a step backwards and waves Perez back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Perez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Perez gets tackled into the cage by Pol. Pol maintains the clinch.
Pol tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez tries to pull guard but Pol won't allow it.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pol scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Pol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pol rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pol lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Pol gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Pol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pol scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Pol.
A right handed body shot lands from Pol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Pol keeps him there for the moment.
Pol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.

Pol darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Pol lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pol.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Pol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez is trying to push Pol away but Pol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Pol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Pol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Pol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Pol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez tries to clinch there but Pol circles away.
Pol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Pol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pol lands an uppercut.
Perez blocks a body shot from Pol.
Pol lands an uppercut.
Pol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pol pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pol lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.

Pol breaks the clinch.
Pol scores with a leg kick.
Pol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Pol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pol scores with a hook to the body.

Pol breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pol scores with a leg kick.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Pol 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. This is the final round!

Pol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pol.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pol tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Pol - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Pol - that landed with a thud.
Pol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez tries to land knees in the clinch but Pol avoids the damage to the body.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pol lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pol.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Pol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pol is working Perez over against the cage.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Pol presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pol - that landed with a thud.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pol has him pressed against the cage.
Pol has Perez pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pol.
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!
Pol pushes Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pol lands a nice shot to the body.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.

Pol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pol clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.

Pol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pol thumps Perez with a low kick.

Perez tries to keep at a distance but Pol has taken the fight into the clinch.

Pol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Pol.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pol.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Pol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pol thumps Perez with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol throws a leg kick which misses Perez's front leg but catches the back leg as Perez tries to avoid it.
Pol connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Pol instigates a clinch.

Pol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pol thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juan Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pol darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pol.
Pol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Pol is controlling the position.
Pol lands a nice uppercut.
Van Pol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Pol.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Pol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pol closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pol.
Perez lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Pol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pol 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Pol!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Stopframe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Stopframe
vs
Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio

188 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
188 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Stopframe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stopframe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick but Stopframe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stopframe's calf.
Stopframe looks to throw the jab but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is out of range.
Stopframe avoids the head kick by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Stopframe checks a leg kick nicely.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick but Stopframe moved away.
Stopframe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to clinch up but Stopframe circles away and keeps his distance.
Stopframe misses with a hook
and Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio wants to clinch up but Stopframe keeps it at a distance.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tried to score with a low kick but Stopframe checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio . That's going to slow Stopframe down.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Daniel Stopframe has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stopframe lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a low kick, looking for Stopframe's leg but Stopframe calmly moves out of range.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stopframe checks a leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tests Stopframe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stopframe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick but Stopframe moved away.
Stopframe thows a body shot but no joy.
Stopframe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stopframe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio was well out of range. Poor timing from Stopframe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stopframe.
Stopframe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Stopframe staying out of range there.
Stopframe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stopframe connects with a looping right hand.
A leg kick checked by Stopframe.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with an uppercut
and Stopframe counters with a nice body shot.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stopframe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stopframe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio in his tracks.
Stopframe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stopframe. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Stopframe blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stopframe takes a swing at Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 's ribcage but misses.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to clinch but Stopframe moves out of range.
Stopframe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stopframe is able to avoid easily.
Stopframe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 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 Stopframe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stopframe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stopframe scores with a shot to the body.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio scores with a push kick.
A clash of legs there as Stopframe blocks the low kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries a low kick but Stopframe avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio avoids the body shot from Stopframe.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to score with a low kick but Stopframe moves his leg out of the way.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a left hand
and Stopframe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stopframe just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lands but Stopframe takes it in his stride.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a low kick.
Stopframe lands with an overhand left.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick but Stopframe checks it.
Stopframe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stopframe misses with a low kick as Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio jumps back.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a lunging right hand
and Stopframe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws out a leg kick but Stopframe moves out of range and Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio only half commits.
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 Daniel Stopframe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Stopframe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a leg kick
and Stopframe counters with a good low kick that Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio was not able to check.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a lazy right hand but Stopframe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Stopframe misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Stopframe.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stopframe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio slips a jab from Stopframe.
Stopframe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Stopframe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stopframe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio . Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Stopframe blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stopframe misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio . Beautiful body shot.
Stopframe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a low kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stopframe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio cracks the inside of Stopframe's front leg.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Stopframe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio doesn't seem phased though.
Stopframe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stopframe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stopframe counter with a right hand.
Daniel Stopframe is winning the standup battle so far.
Stopframe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to clinch but Stopframe moves out of range.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick that misses.
Stopframe lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 's head back.
Stopframe scores with a shot to the body.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a head kick but Stopframe moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Stopframe.
Stopframe misses with a wild combination.
Stopframe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stopframe digs a good body shot into Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 's ribs.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stopframe throws a series of punches but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio avoids them all with ease.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses the jab.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stopframe.
Stopframe swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stopframe scores with a hook.
Stopframe lands a jab to the nose.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a nice head kick!
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!
Stopframe scores with a jab.
Stopframe moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio moves in looking to clinch but Stopframe pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to work over Stopframe's front leg with a kick but Stopframe checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stopframe looks to land a left hand but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio moved out of range nicely.
Stopframe checks a leg kick.
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 Daniel Stopframe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Stopframe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stopframe just misses with a punch to the body.
Stopframe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stopframe lands a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stopframe checks a leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with an inside leg kick.
Stopframe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Stopframe coming out on top.

Stopframe tries to keep at a distance but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stopframe is trying to break the clinch but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio has him pressed against the cage.
Stopframe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio breaks the clinch.
Stopframe checks a leg kick.
Stopframe throws a shot from downtown. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio moves away and avoids it.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stopframe misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Stopframe.
Stopframe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Stopframe. Beautiful body shot.
Stopframe scores with a hook to the body. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stopframe slips under a jab from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stopframe is able to avoid easily.
Stopframe lands with an overhand left.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stopframe.
Stopframe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stopframe lands an overhand right.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stopframe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stopframe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a left hand
and Stopframe counters with a nice body shot.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to land a front kick but Stopframe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stopframe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stopframe scores with a nice head shot.
Stopframe lands with a shot to the body.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stopframe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stopframe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries a low kick but Stopframe avoids it.
Stopframe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio thumps Stopframe with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 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 Stopframe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stopframe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio scores with a leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a front kick aimed at Stopframe's knee but Stopframe avoids it well.
Stopframe lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stopframe. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stopframe.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a series of punches but Stopframe moves out of range.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is looking to score with low kicks.
Stopframe connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio , as that shot connected.
Stopframe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Stopframe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stopframe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Van Eyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Gangnam Style. Van Eyck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Surfin' USA . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jordan
vs
Van Eyck

195 cm
28
175 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

186 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Parker Van Eyck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Eyck tries to clinch up.
Parker Van Eyck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Van Eyck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Jordan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Eyck can't fight it off and eventually Jordan manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Eyck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Van Eyck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Eyck keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.

Jordan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Van Eyck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jordan stands up over Van Eyck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is stalling in the full guard.

Van Eyck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Van Eyck working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.

Jordan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Eyck throws a series of strikes that have Jordan backpedaling.

It looks like Michael Jordan has been cut.
Van Eyck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jordan as he avoids it easily.
Van Eyck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jordan circles away quickly and effectively.

Jordan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jordan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Van Eyck to his feet.
Van Eyck throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Eyck looks winded!
Van Eyck leaves Jordan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Eyck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan.
Jordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Eyck slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Eyck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Eyck falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jordan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Eyck!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Eyck is trying to work for a sweep but Jordan has mounted him!
Jordan lands a nice shot to the head.
Van Eyck has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Van Eyck is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jordan controlling well, preventing Van Eyck from escaping the position.
Jordan is looking to control Van Eyck but Van Eyck is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Eyck is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jordan gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Eyck is in bad spot here.
Van Eyck controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jordan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Van Eyck's head.
Van Eyck has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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!
I would not like to be Van Eyck right now.
Van Eyck is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jordan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Eyck takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan.

Jordan pulls guard successfully.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Van Eyck from controlling successfully.
Van Eyck throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Eyck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jordan's guard.
Van Eyck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Eyck trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jordan has his feet on Van Eyck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Eyck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Eyck throws a low kick but Jordan avoids it.
Van Eyck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Eyck gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Eyck is breathing heavily.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.

Van Eyck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jordan sprawls well initially but Van Eyck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Eyck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jordan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Eyck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Van Eyck or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan which made him look bad.

Jordan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Eyck's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan advances position into side control!
Van Eyck is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Eyck keeps working.
Van Eyck taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jordan happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jordan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Eyck throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Van Eyck shoots and misses
and Jordan counters with a right hand to the body.
Michael Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker Van Eyck.
Jordan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Eyck shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jordan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jordan moves nicely into side control.

Jordan decides to stand back up. Jordan steps back and let's Van Eyck get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jordan.
Van Eyck tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jordan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
You get the feeling that Van Eyck really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Van Eyck tries to improve his position but instead Jordan has taken his back!
Van Eyck tries to break free.
Michael Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Eyck looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jordan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jordan throws a head kick that Van Eyck semi-blocks.
Van Eyck closes the distance and clinches up with Jordan, looking for a takedown. Van Eyck pushes Jordan against the cage but Jordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jordan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jordan has Van Eyck up against the cage in a clinch.

Jordan pulls Van Eyck into guard.

Jordan working for submissions but it's allowed Van Eyck to get to half guard.
Jordan is staying active underneath Van Eyck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Eyck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Eyck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jordan trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Eyck lands a nice short elbow.

Van Eyck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jordan is just riding it out for now. Van Eyck eventually gives up the hold.

Van Eyck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Eyck blocks the strikes from Jordan.
Jordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Eyck is working away from the top position though.
Jordan manages to get to full guard.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Van Eyck postures up.
Jordan lands an upkick as Van Eyck stands over him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan trying to keep a closed guard but Van Eyck is proving a slippery customer.
Jordan pulls Van Eyck in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Eyck from doing any damage or advancing position.

Jordan pushes Van Eyck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Van Eyck moves into the clinch.
Van Eyck wants to take the fight to the mat but Jordan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Eyck shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker Van Eyck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Eyck keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Eyck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jordan has closed the distance and engaged Van Eyck in a clinch.

Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Van Eyck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jordan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jordan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Eyck is looking for a sweep.
Parker Van Eyck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jordan decides to stand back up. Jordan steps back and let's Van Eyck get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jordan!
Our winner, Michael Jordan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duhrover comes to the cage accompanied by Doggystyle. Ben Duhrover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duhrover
vs
Arnold

173 cm
21
182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Duhrover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold looks to clinch
and Duhrover counters with a left to the body.
Duhrover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch but Duhrover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Arnold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duhrover, pushing him back against the cage.
Duhrover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duhrover's face.
Duhrover dodges an elbow strike from Arnold.
Arnold misses with an elbow strike.
Arnold misses with some punches.

Duhrover gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Arnold won't allow Duhrover to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duhrover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnold keeps working.
Duhrover controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold pushes Duhrover off looking to stand but Duhrover dives back in and keeps control.
Duhrover controlling the action here.
Duhrover is looking to take a break and control but Arnold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ben Duhrover has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duhrover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duhrover closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duhrover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duhrover is looking to take a break and control but Arnold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duhrover missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duhrover lands with a punch from half guard.
Arnold is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arnold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duhrover.
Duhrover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duhrover performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duhrover tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arnold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duhrover passes to full mount!
Arnold'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.
Duhrover throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Arnold because Duhrover loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arnold can do anything to dispel that myth.
BOOM! Duhrover connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover working Arnold over with strikes here.
Arnold avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duhrover.
Arnold is squirming around, avoiding Duhrover's attempts to control the action.
Duhrover looking to finish with strikes here!
Duhrover trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Duhrover looking to finish Arnold with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arnold!
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.
Arnold is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Duhrover looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duhrover.

Arnold is rocked!
Arnold gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Duhrover gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Arnold is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Duhrover!
Our winner, Ben Duhrover, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 Romeo Bellanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Kidder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellanca comes into the arena with Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bellanca
vs
Kidder

180 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

169 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Bellanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Kidder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kidder gets caught napping as Bellanca dives in and scores a takedown. Kidder manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bellanca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bellanca manages to get himself to full guard.
Bellanca is trying to keep Kidder in close.
Kidder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bellanca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bellanca looking to control.
Kidder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kidder wants to control from the top but Bellanca keeps moving.

Bellanca is looking for a triangle but Kidder pushes his legs off easily.
Kidder chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellanca throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bellanca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidder is one step ahead there.
Bellanca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bellanca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kidder defends it easily.
Kidder wants to control from the top but Bellanca keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellanca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidder wants to stand but Bellanca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bellanca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidder wants to stand but Bellanca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kidder with a nice head shot there.
Bellanca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kidder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bellanca is proving hard to escape from.

Bellanca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kidder defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bellanca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kidder escapes and throws Bellanca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidder cracks Bellanca with a big elbow.
Bellanca is trying to improve his 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!
Kidder wants to stand but Bellanca is controlling his arm.
Kidder is chipping away with strikes.
Kidder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bellanca down.
Kidder lands some shots froms side control.

Kidder decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bellanca to his feet.
Kidder wants to clinch.
Bellanca circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kidder moves into the clinch.

Bellanca jumps into guard, dragging Kidder to the mat.

Bellanca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kidder is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kidder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bellanca has his foot on Kidder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kidder works his way back into a safe position though.
Kidder lands a couple of elbows.
Kidder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellanca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bellanca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kidder is aware though and is defending well.
Kidder tries to stand but Bellanca is controlling from the bottom.

Kidder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellanca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kidder has managed to get both his arms back between Bellanca's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kidder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellanca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidder landing some decent shots from guard.
Kidder is looking to stand up but Bellanca won't let him.
Kidder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bellanca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kidder lands a couple of elbows.
Bellanca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidder is one step ahead there.
Kidder throwing strikes from guard but Bellanca blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kidder preventing the sweep.
Kidder trying to control but Bellanca is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Kidder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kidder is looking to clinch.
Kidder looks to clinch

and Bellanca counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kidder is looking to stand up but Bellanca isn't so interested in that idea.
Bellanca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kidder's head.
Bellanca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kidder keeping full guard, as Bellanca tries to pass.
Kidder manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bellanca has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Bellanca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidder wants to get back to his feet.
Bellanca is pressing down on Kidder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellanca wants to sweep but no luck.
Kidder distracts Bellanca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kidder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bellanca is proving hard to escape from.
Kidder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bellanca looking for subs off his back but Kidder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kidder wants to stand up but Bellanca is controlling the position.
Kidder thows a huge punch but Bellanca dodges it nicely.

Bellanca looking for submissions off his back.
Kidder tries to stand and escape but Bellanca is controlling the position.
Bellanca regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bellanca looking for a guillotine here but Kidder defends easily.
Kidder is looking to stand up but Bellanca won't let him.
Bellanca throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Derrick Kidder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kidder wants to stand but Bellanca is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kidder stands and steps away. Bellanca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidder tries to clinch up but Bellanca circles away and keeps his distance.
Kidder doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellanca circles away.
Kidder wants to clinch

and Bellanca counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bellanca working the ground and pound but Kidder is defending the strikes.
Kidder tries to bench press Bellanca off him but Bellanca keeps the position.
Bellanca misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Bellanca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kidder taking a bit of punishment here - Bellanca scoring with strikes.

Bellanca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bellanca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kidder tries to improve position but can't.
Kidder pushes Bellanca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bellanca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bellanca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kidder pushes Bellanca off looking to stand but Bellanca dives back in and keeps control.
Kidder manages to get to full guard.
Kidder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kidder thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bellanca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellanca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bellanca preventing the sweep.
Kidder trying to keep a closed guard but Bellanca is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellanca wants to control from the top but Kidder keeps moving.
Bellanca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Bellanca dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bellanca circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bellanca to counter with a crisp jab.
Kidder wants to clinch but Bellanca slips to the side
and Bellanca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kidder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bellanca counters with a three punch combo that has Kidder backing up. Kidder nods at Bellanca to acknowledge the strikes.
Derrick Kidder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidder tries to clinch but Bellanca is having none of it.
Kidder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bellanca.

Bellanca closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bellanca wants to control but Kidder is keeping him busy.
Kidder tries to roll over but Bellanca keeps him under control.
Bellanca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Bellanca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kidder gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bellanca stands and throws Kidder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bellanca working away.
Kidder is looking for a sweep.
Kidder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bellanca off and has taken his back!
Bellanca wants to escape the position.
Kidder has Bellanca flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kidder is working the ground and pound. Can Bellanca escape?
Bellanca takes a big shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellanca is in bad spot here.
Bellanca rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kidder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidder manages to avoid it.

Kidder forces Bellanca back against the cage and clinches.
Bellanca blocks a body shot from Kidder.

Bellanca manages to pull guard.
Kidder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bellanca is proving hard to escape from.

Kidder stands up and waves to Bellanca to follow him.
Bellanca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidder wants to clinch up but Bellanca keeps it at a distance.
Kidder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bellanca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kidder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bellanca on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidder is looking to clinch but Bellanca is avoiding it.
Kidder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellanca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kidder avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Kidder misses.
Kidder tries to clinch
and Kidder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bellanca misses with a punch to the body.

Bellanca pulls Kidder into guard.
Kidder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kidder trying to control but Bellanca is working from the bottom.
Kidder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bellanca trying to keep a closed guard but Kidder is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidder wants to stand but Bellanca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bellanca looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellanca, not yet.
Kidder wants to stand but Bellanca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bellanca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidder is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kidder wants to clinch up but Bellanca keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kidder looks to clinch
and Kidder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Kidder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kidder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Kidder!
Derrick Kidder took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch comes to the cage accompanied by HEALTH - TEARS. Torrelio Sacana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fitch
vs
Sacana

190 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
224 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Golden Supplements
Steel Penn LSD Q160-Q158-Q155 (95% Return)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sacana dives in and scores a takedown into Fitch's guard.
Sacana won't allow Fitch to get back to his feet.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Sacana from controlling successfully.

Fitch wriggles free and stands up.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.
Sacana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitch pinned against the cage. Fitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sacana has a takedown stuffed.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torrelio Sacana.
No luck for Sacana with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana shoots for a takedown but Fitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sacana dives in and grabs Fitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes down on Sacana's head and hops out.
Sacana shoots in for a double leg but Fitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sacana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitch is controlling Sacana's posture.
Sacana stopping the sweep attempt from Fitch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitch, not yet.
Fitch is trying to control the position but Sacana postures up.
Sacana wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Adam Fitch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sacana.
Sacana shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sacana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sacana is defended easily by Fitch.

Sacana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sacana showed some decent athleticism there.
Fitch keeping control of the position.
Fitch wants to control but Sacana is keeping busy.
Fitch punching from the bottom.
Fitch wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitch pushes Sacana off and gets back to his feet.
Sacana shoots in and drives through. Fitch sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sacana is defended easily by Fitch.
Sacana misses with a takedown
and Fitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch stuffs the takedown attempt from Sacana. Sacana gets slowly back to his feet.
Sacana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sacana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Torrelio Sacana will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Fitch. No joy for Sacana on that attempt.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown but Fitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sacana.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torrelio Sacana.
Sacana dives in and grabs Fitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes down on Sacana's head and hops out.
Sacana shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitch leaves Sacana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sacana fails with a takedown attempt.
Sacana shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sacana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitch stuffs the takedown attempt from Sacana. Sacana gets slowly back to his feet.
Sacana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown but Fitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Fitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch leaves Sacana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitch leaves Sacana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitch slaps away a takedown attempt from Sacana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitch but Fitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sacana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fitch. No joy for Sacana on that attempt.
Torrelio Sacana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitch as he avoids it easily.
Sacana dives in and grabs Fitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes down on Sacana's head and hops out.
Sacana is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sacana is defended easily by Fitch.
Fitch slaps away a takedown attempt from Sacana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitch sprawls well. Fitch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sacana gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitch as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Sacana with that takedown attempt.
Sacana shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitch tries to sprawl out of it but Sacana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sacana shoots in and drives through. Fitch sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torrelio Sacana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sacana fails with a takedown attempt.
Sacana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sacana somewhat.
Sacana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torrelio Sacana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacana misses with a takedown attempt - Fitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Fitch as Sacana shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana shoots in but Fitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Sacana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sacana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitch struggling a bit here.
Fitch is looking to regain half guard here but Sacana keeps moving and retains side control.
Fitch struggling a bit here.
Fitch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sacana is controlling him well.
Torrelio Sacana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitch is trying to get back to half guard.
Fitch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sacana is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana cracks Fitch with a big right hand but Fitch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitch stops Sacana from passing to mount.

Fitch sneaks out the side door and pushes Sacana away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sacana dives in and grabs Fitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes down on Sacana's head and hops out.
Sacana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sacana somewhat.
Sacana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitch swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitch wants it to stay on the feet.
Fitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sacana.
Sacana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitch's waist but Fitch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sacana off to one side.
Sacana fails to land the takedown.
Sacana fails with the takedown.
Sacana closes the distance and clinches up with Fitch, looking for a takedown. Sacana pushes Fitch against the cage but Fitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitch as he avoids it easily.
Sacana shoots in but Fitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sacana fails to land the takedown.
Fitch slaps away a takedown attempt from Sacana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adam Fitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sacana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Torrelio Sacana.
Well Sacana 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torrelio Sacana!
Torrelio Sacana took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac-Ballad of a Dead Soulja. Grant Benton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Melendez
vs
Benton

175 cm
28
165 lbs
8 - 1 - 2

180 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez staying out of range there.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but Benton shows good takedown defense.
Melendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benton.
Melendez dodges the punch combination from Benton.
Benton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Melendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Melendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Benton closes the distance and clinches.

Melendez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Benton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benton looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Melendez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Benton holding both Melendez 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton covering up well and avoiding damage.

Melendez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Benton trying to get back to his feet but Melendez is in full control for now.
The referee is taking a good look at Benton as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Melendez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Melendez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Benton finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Melendez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez throwing strikes here but Benton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Benton trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez controlling his opponent.
Benton tries to buck Melendez off but he can't manage it.
Melendez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Benton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Melendez is working for a guillotine from mount but Benton frees his head quite easily.
Melendez controlling his opponent.
Benton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Benton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Melendez tries to control but Benton wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Melendez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Benton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Benton and Melendez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Melendez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez is trying to move to mount but Benton reverses beautifully and ends up in Melendez's guard.
Melendez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Melendez is controlling him.
Melendez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benton wants to stand and escape but Melendez is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benton is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, Benton circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Melendez does no damage.
Benton throws an overhand right that lands on Melendez's shoulder, as Melendez tries to avoid the shot.
Benton scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melendez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Benton is looking to stand up but Melendez isn't so interested in that idea.
Melendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Benton is looking to stand up but Melendez isn't so interested in that idea.
Melendez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gilbert Melendez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Benton misses with the combination.
Gilbert Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Benton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton leaves Melendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Benton tries to sprawl out of it but Melendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Benton moves into the clinch successfully.
Benton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benton prevents the takedown attempt.
Melendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
A short right from Benton.
Melendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Melendez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benton to the ground. Melendez is now in Benton's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton has momentary wrist control but Melendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Melendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton wants to stand up but Melendez is controlling him.
Melendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melendez looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Melendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Gilbert Melendez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benton scores with a shot to the body.

Melendez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benton to the ground. Melendez is now in Benton's guard.
Melendez throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
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.
Melendez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Benton wants to stand up but Melendez is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Melendez dominated that second 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Benton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Melendez is out of range.
Benton misses with a straight right.
Melendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benton circles away.
Benton lands a jab.
Melendez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Benton gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton works on Melendez's body with a couple of short punches.
Melendez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benton after a bit of a struggle.
Melendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Benton breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Melendez misses.
Benton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benton tries to clinch there but Melendez circles away.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benton wants it to stay on the feet.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benton is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, Benton circles away and we're back to standing.
Benton lands a glancing blow to the side of Melendez's head.
Benton throws a jab when Melendez was well out of range.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Benton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grant Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benton takes a swing at Melendez's ribcage but misses.
Melendez avoids the body shot from Benton.
Benton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melendez.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melendez goes for a takedown attempt but Benton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton slips under a jab.
Benton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melendez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benton clinches up with Melendez and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benton.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Melendez has him pressed against the cage.
Benton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benton lands with a light punch inside.
Benton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez wants to take the fight to the mat but Benton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Melendez ducks under a wild hook from Benton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Benton.

It looks like Gilbert Melendez has been cut.
Benton looks to land a right hand but Melendez moved out of range.

Benton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Melendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Melendez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melendez is working for takedown but Benton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Melendez is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melendez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benton is defending well.
Melendez goes for a takedown attempt but Benton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Benton forces Melendez back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Benton really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Melendez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Benton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benton throws a good cross that connects.
Benton tries to clinch but Melendez moves out of range.
Melendez slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch but Melendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benton works the jab nicely.
Benton looks to land a left hand but Melendez moved out of range nicely.
Melendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benton.
Benton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melendez.
Melendez moves out of range as Benton strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benton instigates a clinch.
Melendez looking for a takedown.
Benton lands with a right to the head.
Benton gets underhooks to prevent Melendez's takedown attempt.
Benton misses with a hook to the ribs.

Melendez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Benton regains guard immediately.
Gilbert Melendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melendez postures up in Benton's guard and throws a big left but Benton blocks it.
Melendez looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Benton trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Grant Benton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benton throws a body punch but Melendez moves out of range.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - Benton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton lands a nice shot that snaps Melendez's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benton tries to avoid it but Melendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benton to the ground. Benton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benton but Benton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Melendez misses.
Melendez moves out of range as Benton strikes.

Benton has closed the distance and engaged Melendez in a clinch.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melendez goes for a takedown attempt but Benton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benton throws a hook but Melendez blocks it.
Benton tries to clinch but Melendez moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch but Melendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Melendez's head.

Benton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Melendez is looking for a takedown.
Melendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Benton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benton prevents a takedown attempt there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Benton manages to get underhooks.
Benton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Benton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton prevents the takedown attempt.
Benton lands a right hand.
Melendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Benton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Benton dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Melendez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Benton is looking to clinch.
Melendez needs to keep his hands up - Benton had a free shot at his head there.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Melendez moves away and avoids it.
Benton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benton darts in trying to clinch

and Melendez moves into the clinch.
Benton gets underhooks to prevent Melendez's takedown attempt.
Benton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melendez.
Benton digs a right hand underneath Melendez's ribcage. Melendez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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.
Melendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton is trying to maintain a safe position but Melendez gets an underhook and turns Benton into the cage.

Benton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benton tries to clinch there but Melendez circles away.
Benton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Melendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Benton misses its intended target.
Grant Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton scores with the left hand. Melendez knows he should have avoided that one.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch but Melendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benton tries to clinch up but Melendez circles away and keeps his distance.

Melendez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benton is trying to defend but Melendez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benton tries to kick Melendez off but Melendez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melendez stops Benton from getting back to his feet.

Benton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benton pinned against the cage. Benton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton lands a two punch combo.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benton tries to clinch but Melendez moves away

and Melendez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benton!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez working the ground and pound.
Melendez wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Benton is trying to buck Melendez off.
Melendez works to advance to full mount. Benton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Melendez trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Benton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Melendez controlling from mount.
Melendez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benton for as long as he can get away with.
Melendez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Benton looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez controlling from the full mount.
Melendez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Melendez controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez 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.
Melendez raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Benton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gilbert Melendez.
I think Melendez 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 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez retains his lightweight title!
Gilbert Melendez made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Franco Arce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ashton's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Franco Arce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Arce
vs
Ashton

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
28
155 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Arce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arce misses with a wild combination.

Ashton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arce did well to prevent Ashton getting side control.

Arce actively working from the bottom here.
Ashton not doing much here.
Ashton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ashton breaks from Arce's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ashton controlling from the full mount.
Ashton working the ground and pound effectively.
Ashton lands a big shot there that rocks Arce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton prevents Arce from getting the reversal.
Ashton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arce in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ashton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arce is trying to escape the mount.
Ashton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arce is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ashton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Arce is desperately trying to improve his position but Ashton has a good base and remains in mount.
Ashton landing shots from mount.
Ashton landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Ashton!
Rick Ashton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes to the cage accompanied by Matenrou Opera - Dolce. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Akabaro
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

181 cm
21
178 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
173 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akabaro is looking to land body kicks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz walks into a left hand.

It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akabaro.
Akabaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akabaro scores with a spinning back kick!
Akabaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akabaro 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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws out a loose jab but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro throws a right hand that misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akabaro's knee momentarily.
Akabaro misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot.
Akabaro 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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akabaro.
Akabaro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akabaro wants to land a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range.
A cross from Akabaro lands.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves in looking to clinch but Akabaro pushes him off.
Akabaro throws a leg kick

and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akabaro's guard.
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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws an elbow that misses. Akabaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard. Nice move by Akabaro!
Akabaro 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro being controlled here momentarily.
Akabaro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akabaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kwame Akabaro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akabaro lands with a nice body punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't manage to clinch there - Akabaro circles away.
A jab lands there for Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick which misses Akabaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Akabaro tries to avoid it.
Akabaro looks to land a left hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moved out of range nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a body kick but Akabaro moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro throws the left hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the punch easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akabaro lands with a hook. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akabaro 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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akabaro is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akabaro.
Akabaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to clinch up but Akabaro keeps it at a distance.
Akabaro connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Akabaro does it's job there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a push kick but Akabaro slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A low kick from Akabaro is predictable there
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a body kick that stops Akabaro in his tracks momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akabaro, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akabaro misses the shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick but Akabaro moved away.
Akabaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a low kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akabaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a right hand.
Akabaro throws a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range easily.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akabaro's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro trying to hold on to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head to control him but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akabaro taking some punishment here, with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in his half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing shots but Akabaro is blocking nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akabaro defending well though.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to work for a kimura but Akabaro is defending well.
Akabaro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to advance to full mount but Akabaro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the position from guard on top but Akabaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akabaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akabaro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control but Akabaro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akabaro is looking to take a break and control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kwame Akabaro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akabaro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, right into the meat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akabaro throws the kick towards the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick nicely.
Akabaro throws a low kick, looking for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz calmly moves out of range.
Kwame Akabaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akabaro doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick but Akabaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akabaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
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 Kwame Akabaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Akabaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Akabaro
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a good, hard body kick but Akabaro shrugs it off.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a shot from downtown. Akabaro moves away and avoids it.
Akabaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jabs Akabaro right on the nose. Akabaro blinks but takes it well.
Akabaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akabaro checks a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips under a jab from Akabaro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a low kick from Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a body shot that sends Akabaro's belly button to the back.
Akabaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. That did some damage!
Akabaro scores with a nice right hand.
Akabaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a front kick.
Akabaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz obviously looking to wear him down.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the strikes.
Akabaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro fakes the leg kick and cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
Akabaro throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro is looking to slow Washengtoneo Bandairrezz down with leg kicks.
Akabaro throws a solid leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akabaro.
Akabaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't manage to clinch there - Akabaro circles away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akabaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.
Akabaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro avoids the head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro misses with a looping right.
Akabaro connects with a body shot.
Akabaro misses with a hook. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducked under it nicely.
Akabaro misses with the body kick
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Akabaro really felt that one!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akabaro.
A head kick misses from Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a solid leg kick but Akabaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice body shot.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akabaro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to chop away at Akabaro's legs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akabaro tries to land a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz saw it coming and moves away.
Akabaro feints and then cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washengtoneo Bandairrezz down.
Akabaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akabaro scrambles back to his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets a double leg takedown into Akabaro's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akabaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is refusing to be controlled, as Akabaro sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akabaro 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 Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akabaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dives in and grabs Akabaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akabaro pushes down on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head and hops out.
Akabaro scores with a nice strike.
Akabaro connects with a right hand. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shakes it off.
Akabaro throws a solid leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akabaro is fending him off so far but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz persists. Nope, Akabaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Akabaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akabaro slips under a jab from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akabaro motions for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to come forward. Akabaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a stiff right hand.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akabaro scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints and then cracks Akabaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akabaro down.
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
Akabaro throws the kick towards the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it.
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Akabaro.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akabaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Akabaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Akabaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is controlling him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing strikes from guard but Akabaro blocks nicely.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akabaro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akabaro has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro is stalling in the full guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping moving, preventing Akabaro from controlling successfully.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akabaro manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Akabaro is working from the bottom.
Akabaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akabaro wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akabaro controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Akabaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with an inside leg kick.
Akabaro throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kwame Akabaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Akabaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akabaro misses with a right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice body kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akabaro moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a low kick from Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akabaro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves in looking to clinch but Akabaro pushes him off.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to clinch up but Akabaro keeps it at a distance.
Crunch! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slams his shin into Akabaro's torso.
Akabaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akabaro throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a big shot that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch up but Akabaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Akabaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akabaro throws the left hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the punch easily.
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a right hand but Akabaro moved out of range.
Akabaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Akabaro.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro looks to land a body kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't manage to clinch there - Akabaro circles away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akabaro will feel that in the morning.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Akabaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akabaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akabaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Akabaro throws out a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range and Akabaro only half commits.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a kick to the body.
Akabaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akabaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akabaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Akabaro throws a solid leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akabaro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Akabaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control. Akabaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akabaro wants to get back to his feet.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akabaro trying to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kwame Akabaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akabaro gets back to full guard.
Akabaro keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akabaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has Akabaro in his 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!
Akabaro content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Akabaro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akabaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Kwame Akabaro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.