NWO 99 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniel Dawkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dawkins
vs
James

172 cm
20
156 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

173 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathaniel Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid James!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dawkins is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dawkins is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Dawkins being controlled for a moment.
Dawkins is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins prevents James from improving position.
Dawkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Dawkins rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawkins or not.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.

James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawkins shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Dawkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dawkins sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James throwing shots but Dawkins is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
Dawkins is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to improve his position.
James is thwarting Dawkins's attempts to control the position.
Dawkins is trying to stand.
James frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Dawkins is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dawkins has worked his arm free - good work by Dawkins!
Dawkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
Dawkins gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawkins is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dawkins stands up and waves to James to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sid James will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
James leaves Dawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nathaniel Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Dawkins is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sid James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James is looking to stall here but Dawkins recovers full guard.
Dawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
James is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins working James over with strikes here.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is pulling down on Dawkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawkins, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawkins is controlling him.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathaniel Dawkins just wasn't active enough.

James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins is trying to improve his position.
Dawkins gets back to half guard.
Dawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dawkins is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dawkins avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is keen to just control but Dawkins is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Dawkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sid James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawkins misses with a wild combination.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
James is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid James 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!

Dawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James leaning against his opponent.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James stalling against the cage.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Dawkins is blocking nicely.
Dawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

James breaks the clinch.
Dawkins fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawkins tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawkins to the ground. Dawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawkins as he jumps to the side.
Dawkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Nathaniel Dawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid James.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

James gets a double leg takedown into Dawkins's guard.
James is looking to stand up but Dawkins won't let him.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to keep Dawkins in close.
Dawkins trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Dawkins wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dawkins trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to stand and escape but Dawkins is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dawkins shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Dawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sid James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawkins is keeping the position for now.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James is looking to pass into half guard but Dawkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dawkins is in guard.
Dawkins pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dawkins wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to get back to full guard.

Dawkins seems to be looking for submissions.

Dawkins seems to be looking for submissions.
James is trying to stand back up but Dawkins is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins prevents James from improving his position.
Nathaniel Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sid James.
Well James 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Levasqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Levasqua's choice of entrance music: Endless Summer. Philip Levasqua struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hall
vs
Levasqua

189 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Levasqua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levasqua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Levasqua looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hall shoots in but Levasqua avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Levasqua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hall was covering up waiting for the punch and Levasqua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Levasqua is looking to pass into half guard but Hall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hall is in guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Levasqua keeps moving.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Levasqua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Levasqua is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but Levasqua is working from the bottom.
Levasqua is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tito Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levasqua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Levasqua keeps the fight on the outside.

Hall closes the distance and pushes Levasqua back into the cage.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Levasqua keeps him there for the moment.
Levasqua is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Hall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Levasqua up against the cage.
Levasqua is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Hall is trying to force a seperation but Levasqua has the dominant position.
Levasqua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hall's efforts to push away.
Levasqua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Levasqua keeps him there for the moment.
Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Hall manages to pull guard.
Hall has control of Levasqua's left arm, preventing Levasqua from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.

Hall looking for a triangle here. Levasqua is fighting it but it looks tight! Hall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Levasqua is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tito Hall!
An out of breath Tito Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between County Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Villia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold comes to the cage accompanied by Cold As Ice. County Cold looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Cold
vs
Villia

168 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
29
139 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, County Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Villia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cold forces Villia back against the cage and clinches.
Villia jumps guard but Cold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Cold gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villia is keeping the position for now.
Cold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cold wants to stand but Villia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Villia wants to sweep here but Cold controlling him for the moment.

Villia is looking for a triangle but Cold pushes his legs off easily.
Villia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Villia looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cold controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Villia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Villia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cold controls the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because County Cold wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Villia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cold is fending him off so far but Villia persists. Nope, Cold circles away and we're back to standing.

Cold gets a clinch.
Villia is trying to drag Cold to the mat but Cold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
County Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Villia.

Cold has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Villia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Villia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villia on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cold throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Cold is striking well from the back but Villia escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Villia is not content to let Cold control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cold stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because County Cold just wasn't active enough.

Cold has managed to clinch.
Villia is trying to drag Cold to the mat but Cold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cold for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Cold lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Villia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cold is thwarting Villia's attempts to control the position.
Cold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Villia gets back to full guard.
Cold looking to pass the guard.
Cold is breathing heavily.
Cold is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of County Cold.
Cold jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold stuffs the takedown.
Cold throws a right and a left that Villia avoids nicely.
Villia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

County Cold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cold clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Villia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Villia fails to pull guard.
Villia wants to get back to striking at distance but Cold won't allow it.
Cold wants a takedown but no success here.
Cold prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Villia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Cold lands a takedown into guard.
Villia looking to control.
Cold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villia looking to control.
Cold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Villia shoots in and drives through. Cold sprawls well.
County Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Villia.
Cold throws a right hand that Villia ducks under and follows up with a left that Villia also avoids with ease.
Villia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Villia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cold is looking to clinch.
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Villia.
Villia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cold.

Cold moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Villia regains guard immediately.
Villia looking for a sweep. Not yet Villia, not yet.
Cold trying to control the position from guard on top but Villia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cold trying to control but Villia is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold won't allow Villia to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because County Cold just wasn't active enough.
Cold tries to clinch but Villia moves out of range.
Villia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cold as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villia misses with a takedown
and Cold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Villia tries to clinch up but Cold circles away and keeps his distance.
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Villia.
Villia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cold thows a body shot but no joy.
Cold doesn't manage to clinch there - Villia circles away.

Villia gets tackled into the cage by Cold. Cold maintains the clinch.
Cold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Villia after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Villia after a bit of a struggle.
Cold prevents Villia from breaking the clinch.

Villia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Villia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Villia keeping moving, preventing Cold from controlling successfully.
Cold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villia is keeping the position for now.
Villia wants to sweep but no luck.
Cold trying to control but Villia is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villia controls Cold momentarily but Cold frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of County Cold.
Villia has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

County Cold dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Villia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Villia fails with a takedown attempt.

Cold clinches up with Villia and pushes him back against the cage.
Villia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
County Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Villia.
Villia is trying to break the clinch but Cold has him pressed against the cage.
Cold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Villia after a bit of a struggle.

Cold has Villia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Villia tumbling to the mat - Cold dives into Villia's guard.
Cold throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold stopping the sweep attempt from Villia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cold wants to control from the top but Villia keeps moving.
Villia is trying to control the position but Cold postures up.
Cold content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of County Cold.

Cold moves into the clinch successfully.
Villia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cold just stands there and leans against the cage.

Cold lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cold trying to control the action but Villia is working from the bottom.
County Cold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cold is working away from the top position though.
Cold is taking a breather. Villia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Villia manages to get to full guard.
Villia keeping moving, preventing Cold from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up. County Cold wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Villia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cold pinned against the cage. Cold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior Villia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cold tries to clinch there but Villia circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villia ducks under a wild hook from Cold.

Cold moves into the clinch successfully.
Villia tries for a takedown but Cold manages to get underhooks.

Cold is trying to trip Villia. He has hold of a leg but Villia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cold persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
County Cold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Villia keeping moving, preventing Cold from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Villia is on top in guard.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Villia from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villia prevents Cold from getting back to his feet.
Villia pushing down on Cold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Villia not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Villia decides to return to a standing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villia has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cold avoids it really well and circles away.
Cold tries to clinch up but Villia circles away and keeps his distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... County Cold!
A victorious County Cold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Archie Stacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacks's entrance music is Royce Da 5'9-Gun Harmonizing. A fine choice. Chris Griffin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stacks
vs
Griffin

152 cm
24
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
142 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Stacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffin rushes Stacks and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stacks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Stacks which made him look bad.
Stacks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Archie Stacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.
Stacks tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Stacks shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Stacks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin trying to control the action but Stacks is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stacks tries to kick Griffin off but Griffin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Griffin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacks trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stacks is breathing heavily.
Griffin wants to control the pace but Stacks is squirming around nicely.
Griffin is looking to work his way around to Stacks's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Griffin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Griffin lands with some strikes.
Stacks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Griffin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Griffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stacks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Griffin punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stacks misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Stacks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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

Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin controls the position from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin tries to score with some ground and pound. Stacks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin controls the position.
Stacks taking a bit of punishment here - Griffin scoring with strikes.
Stacks prevents Griffin from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Griffin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stacks is trying to escape and Griffin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stacks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Griffin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Griffin!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flynn Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dray
vs
Inc

178 cm
23
196 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

185 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

New World Order Clothing

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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flynn Inc!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dray.
Inc throws a right and a left that Dray avoids nicely.

A head kick lands from Dray that sends Inc to the canvas. Inc tries to scramble back to his feet but Dray brings him back down into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dray in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Inc is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Dray!
Ricky Dray made sure to mention his sponsor, New World Order Clothing in his post fight interview.

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energy
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diggler's choice of entrance music: acdc back in black. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hendo
vs
Diggler

180 cm
23
190 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

185 cm
26
200 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Hendo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggler misses the shot to the body.
Diggler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diggler slips a jab from Hendo.
Diggler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diggler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diggler misses with a two punch combination.
Diggler wants to clinch.
Hendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diggler lands a front kick.
Hendo misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diggler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diggler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggler walks into a left hand.
Diggler is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Hendo misses.
Hendo misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Digglers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hendo misses with the combination.
Diggler avoids the body shot from Hendo.
Hendo throws a nice looking combination but Diggler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hendo. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Hendo does no damage.
Diggler looks to land a combination but Hendo avoids it well.
Hendo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diggler counters with a nice leg kick.
Diggler lands a really nice looking cross but Hendo seems unphased.
Hendo throws out a loose jab but Diggler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendo ducks right into an uppercut from Diggler.
Diggler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Hendo misses.
Diggler throws a right hand that Hendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendo also avoids with ease.

Diggler clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hendo managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diggler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Hendo manages to break the clinch.
Hendo misses with a hook.
Diggler stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggler.
Nice defenses there by Diggler.
Diggler tries to move into range but Hendo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diggler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hendo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggler misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggler scores with a jab. Hendo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hendo is looking to clinch but Diggler is avoiding it.
Hendo looks to throw the jab but Diggler is out of range.
Hendo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hendo looks to land a right hand but Diggler moved out of range.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.

Diggler tries to keep at a distance but Hendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggler obliges.
Hendo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggler blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendo avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Hendo has had enough of the clinch but Diggler keeps him there for the moment.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Diggler taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggler obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler landing knees to the head.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendo avoids it.
Diggler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hendo misses with a body punch.
Diggler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendo is defending well for now.

Hendo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diggler regains guard immediately.
Diggler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendo postures up and lands a big shot to Diggler's brow.
Hendo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggler 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.
Diggler avoids the body shot from Hendo.
Hendo walks into a jab.
Diggler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diggler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendo tries to clinch but Diggler moves out of range.
Danny Hendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Diggler moves into the clinch.
Diggler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diggler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendo is defending well for now.
Hendo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hendo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendo lands a nice uppercut.
Diggler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diggler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendo is trying to force a seperation but Diggler has the dominant position.
Hendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendo avoids it.

Hendo breaks from the clinch.
Diggler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hendo.
Hendo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Diggler moves into the clinch.
Hendo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but Hendo blocks with his arms.
Diggler lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diggler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hendo's brow.
Hendo tries to break free but Diggler pushes him back against the cage.
Hendo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hendo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diggler is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Hendo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hendo managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.

Hendo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggler moves away.
Diggler throws a series of punches but Hendo avoids them all with ease.
Diggler swinging wildly here.
Diggler throws a nice looking combination but Hendo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 swing and a miss from Hendo.
Diggler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendo tries to move into range but Diggler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hendo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendo throws a series of punches but Diggler moves out of range.
Hendo throws a series of punches but Diggler avoids them all with ease.
Diggler scores with a head kick.
Diggler ducks under a wild hook from Hendo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Diggler misses.
An inside leg kick from Diggler misses.
No joy there for Diggler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggler.
Diggler throws a combination. Hendo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diggler lands with a nice combination. Hendo backs away looking to recover.
Diggler doesn't manage to clinch there - Hendo circles away.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggler scores with a jab. Hendo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Diggler. No joy for Hendo on that attempt.
Diggler throws a right hand that Hendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendo also avoids with ease.
Hendo tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggler counters with a one-two to the body.
Diggler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggler tries to clinch but Hendo is having none of it.
Hendo shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hendo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggler, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendo is looking to break free of the clinch but Diggler has double underhooks.
Diggler avoids a wild elbow strike from Hendo.
Dirk Diggler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hendo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diggler.
Diggler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Danny Hendo has been cut.
Diggler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendo blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Diggler lands an elbow inside that Hendo shrugs off.
Diggler blocks the elbow strike.
Diggler working Hendo over with knees to the body.
Diggler scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Hendo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Good leg kick by Diggler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hendo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggler tries for a takedown but Hendo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diggler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hendo moves in looking to clinch but Diggler pushes him off.
Diggler throws a low kick, looking for Hendo's leg but Hendo calmly moves out of range.
Hendo lands with a right hand.
Diggler scoring well with a low kick there.
Diggler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggler connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diggler.
Hendo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses.
Diggler lands a really nice looking cross but Hendo seems unphased.
Hendo throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Diggler pushes Hendo up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hendo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendo.

Hendo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Hendo.
Dirk Diggler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendo wants to clinch up but Diggler keeps it at a distance.
Diggler wants to clinch up but Hendo keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggler.
Hendo misses with a combination
and Diggler counters with a good low kick that Hendo was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggler.
Diggler misses with a few strikes there.
Diggler doesn't manage to clinch there - Hendo circles away.

Diggler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler scores with a knee to the head.
Hendo is trying to push Diggler away but Diggler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diggler scores with a knee to the head.
Diggler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Hendo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendo wants to clinch.
Hendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggler throws a low kick, looking for Hendo's leg but Hendo calmly moves out of range.
Hendo tries to clinch but Diggler moves out of range.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendo.
Diggler tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from Diggler tenderised Hendo's leg. Hendo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendo loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
Hendo tries to bum rush Diggler with a series of wild strikes but Diggler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggler tries to clinch but Hendo is having none of it.
Hendo throws a sloppy head kick and Diggler moves out of range easily.
Hendo throws a head kick that misses.
Hendo misses with a combination

and Diggler moves into the clinch.
Hendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hendo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler looking to throw knees to the head but Hendo is blocking nicely.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diggler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hendo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hendo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Hendo.
Diggler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hendo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diggler misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Diggler catches Hendo right on the button with a cross.
Hendo throws a right and a left that Diggler avoids nicely.
Diggler throws a head kick that Hendo semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Hendo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hendo throws a right hand that misses
and Diggler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hendo dodges the punch combination from Diggler.
Diggler 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.
Hendo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hendo throws the left hand but Diggler avoids the punch easily.
Diggler defending well as Hendo loads up on a big left hand.
Hendo looks for a takedown but Diggler sprawls well.
Diggler throws a body punch but Hendo moves out of range.
Hendo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hendo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diggler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendo tries to clinch but Diggler is having none of it.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses.
Hendo tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendo misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendo misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diggler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diggler throws a right and a left that Hendo avoids nicely.
Diggler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Diggler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendo which made him look bad.
Diggler lands a nice looking body shot.
Hendo thuds his right hand into Diggler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hendo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hendo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Diggler clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo just leaning against Diggler, taking a breather.
Diggler landing knees to the head.
Diggler prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggler prevents a body shot from Hendo.
Diggler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendo's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendo is working for takedown but Diggler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Digglers head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diggler throws an elbow but misses.
Hendo blocks an elbow strike from Diggler.
Hendo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggler or not.
Hendo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diggler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hendo with a knee to the head.
Diggler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hendo.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendo.
Diggler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.
Diggler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendo avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hendo.
Hendo blocks an elbow strike from Diggler.
Hendo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendo avoids it.
Diggler takes a shot to the head.
Hendo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Diggler.
Diggler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendo is defending well for now.
Diggler landing knees to the head.
Hendo is trying to break the clinch but Diggler is controlling him.

Hendo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendo.
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler throws a right hand that Hendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendo also avoids with ease.
Diggler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diggler.
Diggler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hendo's head backwards.
Hendo tries to clinch up.
Diggler throws a leg kick that misses.
Diggler tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Diggler.
A big right from Diggler misses.
Diggler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hendo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Diggler is rocked!
Hendo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Diggler! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Danny Hendo!
Danny Hendo retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Danny Hendo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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