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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberich Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Anderson
vs
Svensson

178 cm
29
182 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

185 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alberich Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Gene Anderson has been cut.

Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
Svensson prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Svensson has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Svensson.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svensson pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svensson trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svensson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svensson is defending well for now.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Svensson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Svensson landing knees to the head.
Svensson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svensson avoids it.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Svensson's brow.
Anderson wants to break free but Svensson has control.
Svensson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson avoiding damage as Svensson throws knees to the body.
Anderson jumps guard but Svensson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Svensson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Svensson pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Anderson has clasped his hands together around Svensson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Anderson just content to control the position.

Anderson stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson tries to break free but Svensson pushes him back against the cage.

Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Gene Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alberich Svensson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gene Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Svensson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.

Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anderson pulls Svensson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Svensson moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Svensson gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svensson tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Svensson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Svensson as the two fighters clinch.
Alberich Svensson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.

Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svensson is one step ahead there.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Svensson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Svensson continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.

Anderson jumps into guard, dragging Svensson to the mat.

Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svensson is one step ahead there.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Svensson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gene Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gene Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Anderson goes for a double leg but Svensson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Svensson continues to drive forward.
Svensson is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Svensson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svensson.
Svensson lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Svensson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svensson down to the mat. Svensson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Svensson lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Svensson finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Svensson tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson tries to circle away but Svensson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Svensson gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svensson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Svensson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Svensson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Svensson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svensson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands an uppercut.
Svensson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Alberich Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Anderson shoots in and bounces Svensson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gene Anderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Svensson!
Svensson trying to remain calm as Anderson controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberich Svensson.
I think Svensson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberich Svensson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Duritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Augustus
vs
Duritz

182 cm
33
184 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

177 cm
26
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caeser Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Duritz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Augustus 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.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duritz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duritz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Augustus manages to get himself to full guard.
Duritz wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Augustus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duritz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus throwing strikes but missing.
Duritz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Augustus is controlling him.
Duritz has his hands on Augustus's head, controlling the position.
Augustus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Augustus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duritz dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duritz postures up in Augustus's guard and throws a big left but Augustus blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duritz is one step ahead there.
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing Duritz from standing up.
Augustus 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.
Duritz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duritz preventing the sweep.
Augustus controls Duritz momentarily but Duritz frees himself.
Duritz tries to stand but Augustus is controlling from the bottom.
Augustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but Duritz is proving a slippery customer.
Augustus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duritz controls the pace.
Duritz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Augustus gets tackled into the cage by Duritz. Duritz maintains the clinch.

Duritz has hold of one of Augustus's legs. Augustus is fighting the takedown attempt but Duritz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Augustus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duritz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duritz wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duritz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duritz passes into half guard.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duritz pulls his head out easily.
Duritz passes the guard and advances to mount!

Duritz working for a guillotine from mount but Augustus is in no mood to give up.
Augustus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Duritz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Duritz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Duritz wants to control the pace but Augustus is squirming around nicely.
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Duritz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Augustus is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duritz controlling from the full mount.
Duritz prevents Augustus from getting the reversal.
Augustus is working hard here to advance position.
Augustus wants to control but Duritz is having none of it.
Duritz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Duritz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Augustus looking for submissions off his back.
Augustus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Duritz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Duritz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Augustus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Augustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duritz manages to get himself to full guard.
Duritz working a defensive guard here.
Augustus passes into half guard.
Duritz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Augustus.
Augustus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Augustus is in close to Duritz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duritz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caeser Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duritz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Augustus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augustus scoring with some ground and pound.
Duritz is pulling down on Augustus's head to control his posture.
Augustus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duritz's head.
Duritz wants to get back to his feet but Augustus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duritz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Augustus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duritz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Augustus passes into half guard.
Duritz is trying to stand up here but Augustus is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duritz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Augustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duritz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Augustus.

Augustus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Augustus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duritz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Augustus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duritz tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duritz wants to control but Augustus is keeping busy.
Duritz pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control.
Duritz is looking for a sweep. Augustus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Augustus winds up and cracks Duritz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Augustus working over Duritz with some ground and pound. Duritz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duritz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duritz taking some punishment here, with Augustus in his half guard.
Augustus lands strikes from half guard.

Augustus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duritz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augustus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throwing shots but Duritz is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Duritz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Duritz clinches with his opponent.

Duritz has Augustus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Duritz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Augustus tumbling to the mat - Duritz dives into Augustus's guard.
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duritz trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duritz throwing strikes from guard but Augustus blocks nicely.

Duritz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caeser Augustus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Duritz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Augustus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Augustus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Augustus.
Augustus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Duritz tries to hold on but Augustus pushes him away.
Duritz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Augustus keeping full guard, as Duritz tries to pass.
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!
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Augustus is looking for a triangle but Duritz pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus can't keep his opponent in guard - Duritz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Augustus is not content to let Duritz control the position.
Duritz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Duritz is trying to control. Augustus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Augustus is trying is best to control the position here.
Augustus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Augustus.
Augustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duritz is one step ahead there.
Duritz trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Augustus looking for a guillotine here but Duritz defends easily.
Augustus is pulling down on Duritz's head to control his posture.
Duritz trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adam Duritz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Duritz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Augustus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duritz trying to control the position but Augustus is working away.
Augustus is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus gets back to half guard.
Duritz wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Duritz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duritz is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it.
Augustus wants to improve his position but Duritz is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duritz is working away from the top position though.
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
Augustus is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Augustus wants to clinch up but Duritz keeps it at a distance.
Duritz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Caeser Augustus has been cut.
Caeser Augustus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Augustus tries to sprawl but Duritz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Augustus trying to control but Duritz postures up.
Duritz controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duritz is keen to just control but Augustus is a slippery customer.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Duritz.
I think Duritz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Duritz!
A victorious Adam Duritz 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
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Izya Haimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Best's choice of entrance music: Tina Turner - The Best. Izya Haimovich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James The Best's chin.

Haimovich
vs
The Best

197 cm
26
258 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
Divinity 160Q for $20 LASTDAYSALE

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izya Haimovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Best!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from The Best misses the target.
Haimovich looks for a takedown but The Best sprawls well.
Haimovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Izya Haimovich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Haimovich or perhaps it was just good defense by The Best which made him look bad.
The Best has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The Best scores with a jab to the jaw.

Haimovich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haimovich throwing strikes but missing.
Haimovich lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haimovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haimovich stops The Best from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Best can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haimovich landing some decent shots from guard.

Haimovich drops back looking for a leg! The Best is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Best manages to kick Haimovich off! Haimovich jumps back into The Best's guard.
The Best keeping moving, preventing Haimovich from controlling successfully.
Haimovich is working The Best over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haimovich cracks The Best with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haimovich stops The Best from standing up.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but The Best keeps moving.
Haimovich postures up and lands a big shot to The Best's brow.
Haimovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Best keeping moving, preventing Haimovich from controlling successfully.
Haimovich works over The Best with some ground and pound from guard.
Haimovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Haimovich drops back looking for a leg! The Best is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Best manages to kick Haimovich off! Haimovich jumps back into The Best's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haimovich won't allow The Best to get back to his feet.
Haimovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haimovich trying to control the position from guard on top but The Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haimovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Best is looking for a sweep. Haimovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haimovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Best has hold of Haimovich's hands but Haimovich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Best trying to control but Haimovich postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haimovich lands a nice short elbow.
The Best is trying to stand back up but Haimovich is controlling him
The Best trying to control but Haimovich postures up.
The Best keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haimovich stops The Best from getting back to his feet.
Haimovich lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haimovich controlling the action here.
Haimovich lands with a punch from half guard.
The Best keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Best is looking to control Haimovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Best avoid being mounted?
The Best is not content to let Haimovich control the position.
The Best has hold of Haimovich's hands but Haimovich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haimovich passes to side control.
Haimovich looks up at the clock and then as The Best takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haimovich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The Best is trying to buck Haimovich off.
Haimovich cracks The Best with a big elbow.
Haimovich moves into full mount!
The Best is bucking up trying to escape but Haimovich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haimovich avoids the attempt from The Best to control.
Haimovich lands a big shot to the head and The Best winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Izya Haimovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pehmytkudos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baird
vs
Pehmytkudos

182 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

179 cm
34
195 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pehmytkudos looks to land a combination but Baird avoids it well.
Pehmytkudos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pehmytkudos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird misses with a low kick.
Pehmytkudos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pehmytkudos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
Pehmytkudos misses the shot to the body.
Baird moves in looking to clinch but Pehmytkudos pushes him off.
Pehmytkudos scores with a jab to the body.

Pehmytkudos gets tackled into the cage by Baird. Baird maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird has Pehmytkudos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pehmytkudos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pehmytkudos pulls guard effortlessly.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pehmytkudos trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
Pehmytkudos wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Pehmytkudos working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nyffe Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos throws a poor cross that misses
and Baird counters with a nice body kick.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch but Pehmytkudos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pehmytkudos misses with a body punch

and Baird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pehmytkudos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Baird 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.
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Pehmytkudos blocks nicely.
Baird throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pehmytkudos is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pehmytkudos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Pehmytkudos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos in the domination position with Baird hanging on.
Baird can't do much from the bottom here.
Pehmytkudos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baird struggling a bit here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pehmytkudos trying to control the position but Baird is working away.
Baird prevents Pehmytkudos from improving position.
Pehmytkudos cracks Baird with a big right hand but Baird just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos trying to control the position but Baird is working away.
Pehmytkudos works to advance to full mount. Baird defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Baird working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pehmytkudos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baird is looking to escape.
Pehmytkudos lands a big shot there that rocks Baird but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pehmytkudos 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.
Baird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pehmytkudos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baird is trying desperately to improve position.
Pehmytkudos looking to control but Baird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pehmytkudos misses with an uppercut

and Baird counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Pehmytkudos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baird closes the distance but Pehmytkudos moves to the side
and Pehmytkudos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pehmytkudos looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.

Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pehmytkudos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Pehmytkudos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird trying to control but Pehmytkudos is working from the bottom.
Pehmytkudos 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.

Pehmytkudos looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Pehmytkudos keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Macadam Baird just wasn't active enough.
Pehmytkudos scores with a shot to the body.
Baird wants to clinch up but Pehmytkudos keeps it at a distance.
Pehmytkudos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pehmytkudos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pehmytkudos swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Pehmytkudos misses with a series of wild punches.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to clinch up but Pehmytkudos circles away and keeps his distance.
Baird looks to clinch
and Pehmytkudos counters with a stiff right hand.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pehmytkudos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baird moves in looking to clinch but Pehmytkudos pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Pehmytkudos scores with a four punch combination!

Pehmytkudos drops Baird with a beautiful combination! Baird stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pehmytkudos is looking for the KO!

Baird is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Baird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baird seems to have got his legs back now.
Baird slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos thows a body shot but no joy.
Pehmytkudos lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pehmytkudos is fending him off so far but Baird persists. Nope, Pehmytkudos circles away and we're back to standing.
Pehmytkudos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pehmytkudos throws a jab when Baird was well out of range.
Baird looks to clinch
and Pehmytkudos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baird closes the distance but Pehmytkudos moves to the side
enabling Pehmytkudos to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pehmytkudos throws a body punch but Baird moves out of range.
Pehmytkudos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baird on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nyffe Pehmytkudos 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.

Pehmytkudos cracks Baird with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baird looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pehmytkudos finish him?
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pehmytkudos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Baird closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pehmytkudos trying to control but Baird postures up.
Baird trying to control from Pehmytkudos's half guard. Pehmytkudos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Pehmytkudos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pehmytkudos 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.
Pehmytkudos keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pehmytkudos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baird!
Baird wants to hold on but Pehmytkudos pushes him away.
Pehmytkudos lands a heavy elbow.
Pehmytkudos looking to ground and pound but Baird is blocking nicely.
Baird is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pehmytkudos tries to control but Baird wriggling away.
Baird can't escape the position.
Baird wants to control but Pehmytkudos is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos cracks Baird with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pehmytkudos looking to control but Baird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pehmytkudos! Baird is hurt baaadly! Pehmytkudos is firing away with more strikes - Baird is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyffe Pehmytkudos! Nyffe Pehmytkudos retains his middleweight title!
Nyffe Pehmytkudos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 Gareth Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett has chosen Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bale
vs
Garnett

185 cm
30
195 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

199 cm
40
224 lbs
30 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale throws a series of punches but Garnett moves out of range.
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bale moves out of range of the body kick from Garnett.
Garnett throws a front kick aimed at Bale's knee but Bale avoids it well.

Bale throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Garnett stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Bale follows into mount!

It looks like Kelvin Garnett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bale looking to ground and pound but Garnett is blocking nicely.
Garnett is in all sorts of trouble here.

Bale looking for a guillotine from mount but Garnett is having none of it.
Bale trying to control but Garnett is having none of it.
Garnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garnett can't escape the position.
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.
Bale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garnett is looking to escape.
Bale is trying to control here but Garnett has managed to regain half guard.
Garnett pushes Bale off looking to stand but Bale dives back in and keeps control.
Bale wants to pass to mount but Garnett is defending the position.
Garnett trying to hold on to Bale's head to control him but Bale postures up.
Bale wants to pass the guard but Garnett is defending well.
Garnett trying to control but Bale postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bale looks to land a strike but Garnett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bale advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Bale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garnett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Garnett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bale scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Bale.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett is positioning himself well to prevent Bale advancing to mount.
Bale 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.
Garnett tries to kick Bale off but Bale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bale is keen to just control but Garnett is a slippery customer.
Bale wants to free his trapped foot but Garnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Bale stalling.
Bale is stalling here. Garnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bale seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Garnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale is looking for a sweep.
Bale seems a little lost for a moment, as Garnett dominates the positioning.
Bale is not content to let Garnett control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bale is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bale is working hard here to advance position.
Bale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Bale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Garnett'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.

Bale misses with the combination.
Garnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garnett throws a head kick that misses.

Bale clinches.

Garnett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garnett tries to avoid it but Bale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garnett to the ground. Garnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Bale.
Garnett tests Bale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garnett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garnett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Bale. Those never looked like landing.
Garnett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garnett slips a jab and a cross from Bale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garnett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bale somewhat.
Bale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bale fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gareth Bale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garnett scores with a head kick. Bale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gareth Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bale blocks a head kick by Garnett.
Garnett digs a good hook to Bale's body.
Bale has a takedown stuffed.
Garnett lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garnett scores with a nice head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Bale scores with a four punch combination!
Garnett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garnett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bale avoids the head kick by Garnett.
Bale fails with a takedown attempt.
Bale lands with an overhand left.
Bale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garnett sprawls well. Garnett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bale gets slowly back to his feet.
Bale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett wants to slow Bale down by chopping away at his legs.
Garnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Bale is just out of range.
Garnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bale was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnett.
Garnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale throws a head kick but Garnett moves out of range.
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Garnett.
A slow jab from Bale misses its intended target.
Garnett scores with a hook.
Garnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garnett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garnett wants to sweep here but Bale controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bale prevents Garnett from getting back to his feet.
Bale is looking to work some ground and pound but Garnett has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garnett keeping moving, preventing Bale from controlling successfully.
Garnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bale here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bale stops Garnett from standing up.
Garnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garnett is pulling down on Bale's head. It's preventing any offense from Bale, at least for the moment.
Gareth Bale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garnett slips a jab and a cross from Bale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Garnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Garnett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Garnett misses with a two punch combination.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garnett.
Garnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garnett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bale.
Bale steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garnett. That one must have hurt.
Bale shoots in for a takedown but Garnett shows good takedown defense.
Bale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gareth Bale is winning the standup battle so far.
Bale swings for the body but Garnett moves out of range.
Garnett blocks a head kick by Bale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bale moves away from the strike by Garnett.
Garnett scoring well with a low kick there.
Garnett lands with a kick to the temple. Bale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garnett cracks Bale with a good jab.
Garnett scores with a nice head shot.
Garnett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Bale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garnett is working Bale over 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!
Bale wants a takedown.

Garnett manages to break the clinch.
Bale shoots for a takedown but Garnett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gareth Bale. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale jabs at Garnett's body.
Garnett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Garnett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garnett.
Garnett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Bale.
Bale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garnett.
Bale throws a combination that misses
and Garnett counters with a head kick. That will keep Bale thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garnett's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garnett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bale in his tracks.
Bale digs a good hook to Garnett's body.
Garnett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bale 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.
Bale fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett throws a head kick that Bale semi-blocks.
Bale misses with a combination
enabling Garnett to counter with a crisp jab.

Bale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garnett is controlling Bale's posture.
Garnett is trying to control the position but Bale postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Garnett has his feet on Bale's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Garnett misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Bale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garnett scores with a three punch combo!
Bale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garnett avoids it really well and circles away.
Bale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bale throws a head kick but Garnett moves out of range.
Bale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale swings widly with a right hand
and Garnett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Garnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garnett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Garnett!
Kelvin Garnett gave a mention to Cripplers Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dias
vs
McCracken

185 cm
24
227 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

190 cm
28
300 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken throws a poor cross that misses
and Dias counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dias throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCracken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Adolfo Dias has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dias.
McCracken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken misses with a hook
and Dias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCracken fails to land with a series of punches.

McCracken feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dias sprawling to the canvas! Dias rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McCracken finish him?!

McCracken lands a big uppercut and Dias crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dias looks OK. McCracken waves Dias back to his feet!

Dias is rocked!

Adolfo Dias's cut is getting worse.
Dias throws the kick towards the body but McCracken avoids it.
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Dias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Dias misses.
Dias will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dias lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias throws the kick towards the body but McCracken avoids it.
McCracken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dias counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jab from Dias.
Dias connects with a leg kick. McCracken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dias missing with a left hand there. McCracken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
McCracken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCracken throws a combination that misses
and Dias makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dias checks a leg kick nicely.
Dias throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from McCracken.
McCracken checks the leg kick.
Dias throws a sloppy head kick and McCracken moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Dias finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCracken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dias circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias connects with a leg kick. McCracken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dias scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCracken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mirko McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Dias does it's job there.
Dias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dias lands a leg kick that knocks McCracken off balance momentarily.
McCracken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dias blocks a head kick by McCracken.
McCracken looks winded!
Dias darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken dips to his left and cracks Dias with an uppercut!
A combination from McCracken does no damage.
McCracken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCracken.
Dias avoids the head kick by McCracken.
McCracken throws a right hand that misses
and Dias counters with a body kick.
Dias fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCracken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCracken takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCracken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Dias thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCracken if he has to take too many more of those.
Dias throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dias scores with a one two! McCracken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dias throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCracken scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias misses with the combination.
McCracken looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
Dias moves out of range of the body kick.
McCracken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dias.
McCracken has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dias.
McCracken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dias throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dias throws a leg kick which misses McCracken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCracken tries to avoid it.
Dias lands a nice looking body kick.
Dias scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCracken misses with a combination
and Dias counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias fakes the leg kick and cracks McCracken in the body.
A good leg kick by Dias.
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 Adolfo Dias will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adolfo Dias'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.

A nice inside leg kick there by Dias. That's going to slow McCracken down.
Dias cracks the inside of McCracken's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dias.
A leg kick checked by McCracken.
McCracken misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dias.
Dias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias is looking to slow McCracken down with leg kicks.
Dias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
Dias thumps McCracken with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias lands a nice looking body kick.
McCracken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Dias slams his shin into McCracken's torso.
McCracken is breathing heavily.
Dias throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCracken.
Dias throws a front kick that sends McCracken stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dias tries to land a front kick but McCracken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCracken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dias.
Dias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCracken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dias scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dias throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dias. That's going to slow McCracken down.
Dias throws a wild body kick that McCracken sees coming a mile off.
McCracken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCracken throws a leg kick but Dias checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dias misses.
McCracken moves out of range of the body kick from Dias.
McCracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Dias.
Dias throws a head kick that McCracken semi-blocks.
McCracken throws a one two combo.
Dias lands a leg kick that knocks McCracken off balance momentarily.
Dias explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dias moves out of range of the strikes.
Dias scores with a push kick.
McCracken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCracken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dias - the referee stops the clock and McCracken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dias. McCracken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dias thuds his right hand into McCracken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dias throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dias.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCracken might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dias has got the better of the exchanges.
McCracken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dias counters with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dias. McCracken shrugs it off though.
Dias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dias scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias lands a really nice looking cross but McCracken seems unphased.
McCracken takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dias lands a jab to the head.

McCracken is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCracken misses with a hook
and Dias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCracken is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias finish him?
Adolfo Dias is winning the standup battle so far.
McCracken throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
McCracken seems to have recovered his senses.
McCracken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dias.
Dias buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dias lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dias lands a really nice looking cross but McCracken seems unphased.
Dias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCracken.
Dias connects with an inside leg kick.
Dias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dias throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCracken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dias pushes McCracken away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dias.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Dias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adolfo Dias's cut.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Dias thuds his shin into the meat of McCracken's side.
Dias will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirko McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dias looks for the body kick but McCracken saw that one coming.

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

It looks like Mirko McCracken has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
McCracken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dias lands a leg kick that knocks McCracken off balance momentarily.
Dias throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dias lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCracken eats them both and turns towards Dias to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dias slips under a jab.
McCracken moves out of range of the body kick from Dias.
McCracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dias keeps McCracken at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dias fakes the leg kick and cracks McCracken in the body.
McCracken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dias.
A head kick from Dias lands but McCracken takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dias. That's going to slow McCracken down.
Dias connects with a solid leg kick.
Dias throws a nice looking combination but McCracken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Dias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dias.
McCracken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dias, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dias. That's going to slow McCracken down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Dias.
Dias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dias throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dias scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Dias there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dias, right into the meat.
Dias lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crunch! Dias slams his shin into McCracken's torso.
Dias feints and then cracks McCracken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCracken down.
Dias lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dias feints and then cracks McCracken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCracken down.
Dias checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dias lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCracken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dias can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias feints and then cracks McCracken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCracken down.
Dias explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dias lands with a nice body kick.
Dias lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dias lands a leg kick that knocks McCracken off balance momentarily.
Dias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Dias.
Dias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dias.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mirko McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCracken throws a head kick but Dias moves out of range.
Dias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCracken on the side of the head.
Dias tries to land a front kick but McCracken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adolfo Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCracken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dias is able to avoid easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dias!
McCracken throws a shot from downtown. Dias moves away and avoids it.
McCracken 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.
Dias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dias moves out of range as McCracken strikes.
McCracken throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias lands a head kick. McCracken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias lands a glancing blow to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken misses with a kick to the body
and Dias counters with a nice body kick.
Dias connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCracken. McCracken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dias 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Dias!
Adolfo Dias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes into the arena with Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barksdale
vs
Okita

185 cm
33
188 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

180 cm
37
177 lbs
35 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing

GREEN!160

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 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okita misses with a looping right.
Okita checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Barksdale clinches up with Okita and pushes him back against the cage.
Barksdale pushes off an throws an elbow but Okita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Barksdale has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barksdale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
Okita avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Come on Barksdale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okita avoids it.
Barksdale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Okita pulls guard effortlessly.
Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale is stalling in the full guard.
Okita is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barksdale!
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Okita jumps back.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Okita.
Good leg kick by Barksdale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale wants to land a leg kick but Okita is out of range.
Barksdale swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Barksdale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okita checks it well.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that misses.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okita.
Barksdale cracks Okita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okita sizes up Barksdale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Okita looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okita trying to pass the guard but Barksdale defending well.
Okita is controlling the pace.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Okita has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barksdale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okita.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita trying to pass the guard but Barksdale defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is trying to control but can't.
Barksdale won't allow Okita to pass to mount.
Okita is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barksdale reverses the position - he's now on top in Okita's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barksdale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barksdale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita working a defensive guard here.
Okita looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barksdale.
Barksdale delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barksdale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okita connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barksdale tries a low kick but Okita avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barksdale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Okita takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barksdale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Okita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barksdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Barksdale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Barksdale tenderised Okita's leg. Okita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okita has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barksdale. That one must have hurt.
Okita checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okita throws a big shot that misses.
Barksdale throws a leg kick which misses Okita's front leg but catches the back leg as Okita tries to avoid it.
Okita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a front kick.
Barksdale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okita. That did some damage!
Avon Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barksdale lands with a slapping head kick.
Okita checks a leg kick.
Barksdale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okita finds it's way round the side to connect with Barksdale's head.
Okita tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale thows a body kick. Okita tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita scores with the left hand. Barksdale knows he should have avoided that one.
Okita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barksdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Okita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Okita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Okita blocks the low kick.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okita cracks Barksdale with a good jab.
Barksdale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okita scores with a nice strike.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Okita moved away.
Crunch! Barksdale slams his shin into Okita's torso.
Barksdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barksdale is fending him off so far but Okita persists. Nope, Barksdale circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale connects with a solid leg kick.
Avon Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Okita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okita's calf.
Okita checks a leg kick.
Barksdale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that misses.
Okita misses with an uppercut. Barksdale saw that one coming.
Okita takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale stuffs the takedown.
Avon Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
Barksdale throws a wild body kick that Okita sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barksdale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale is looking to clinch.
Barksdale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Okita scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barksdale!
Okita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barksdale. Okita shrugs it off though.
Okita thuds his right hand into Barksdale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barksdale wants to clinch up but Okita keeps it at a distance.
Okita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barksdale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barksdale throws a low kick but Okita moves out of range easily.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Barksdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barksdale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okita misses with a looping right.
Barksdale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale tries to land a leg kick but Okita saw it coming and moves away.
Okita throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Okita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okita thuds his right hand into Barksdale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okita is able to avoid easily.
Okita darts in looking for a takedown but Barksdale gets double underhooks and turns Okita into the cage.
Okita takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barksdale.
Okita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barksdale prevents it.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barksdale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okita is defending well for now.
Okita working hard to break the clinch.
Okita avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Knees to the body from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barksdale to keep the fight standing.
Avon Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
Okita wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Mikio Okita has been cut.
Okita can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale prevents the takedown attempt.
Okita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale has a couple of punches blocked by Okita.
Okita avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okita.
Okita is trying to break free.
Okita has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries a knee to the head but Okita blocks it.
Barksdale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barksdale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okita's efforts to push away.
Okita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barksdale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Okita 's eye.
Avon Barksdale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okita wants to break free but Barksdale has control.
Barksdale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okita dodges an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Okita 's eye.
Barksdale lands an elbow that stopped Okita in his tracks for a moment.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside that Okita shrugs off.
Okita blocks an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a nice knee to the body.
Okita is trying to push Barksdale away but Barksdale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barksdale misses with an elbow strike.
Barksdale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okita blocks an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale leaning against his opponent.
Barksdale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Barksdale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barksdale pushes off an throws an elbow but Okita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barksdale has Okita pressed against the cage, preventing Okita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okita avoids the elbow strike from Barksdale, against the cage.
Barksdale avoiding damage.
Okita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okita has had enough of the clinch but Barksdale keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses.
Okita is trying to break the clinch but Barksdale has him pressed against the cage.
Barksdale stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikio Okita's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

An inside leg kick from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Okita off balance momentarily.
Okita misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Okita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Barksdale moves into the clinch successfully.
Okita working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside.
Okita has had enough of the clinch but Barksdale keeps him there for the moment.
Barksdale looking to throw knees to the head but Okita is blocking nicely.
Okita avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita is trying to push Barksdale away but Barksdale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okita avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow.
Barksdale scores with a knee to the head.
Barksdale tries to land knees in the clinch but Okita avoids the damage to the body.
Barksdale working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Okita successfully pulls guard.

Okita looking for a guillotine here but Barksdale defends easily.
Okita looking to control.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okita can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barksdale won't allow Okita to sweep him here.
Okita keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Barksdale is really struggling to control Okita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Avon Barksdale wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Okita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barksdale takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Okita.
Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Okita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okita.
Barksdale lands a head kick!
Okita scores with a jab. Barksdale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okita stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale scoring well with a low kick there.
Barksdale wants to land a leg kick but Okita is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Barksdale. No joy for Okita on that attempt.
Okita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barksdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okita takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okita fails to land the takedown.
Barksdale tries a low kick but Okita avoids it.
A solid body kick from Barksdale.
A left lands for Okita.
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!
Okita checks a leg kick.
Barksdale fakes the leg kick and cracks Okita in the body.
Okita blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okita.
Okita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barksdale swivels and escapes.
Avon Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
A good leg kick by Barksdale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale had his way with Mikio Okita in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikio Okita'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!

Barksdale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okita. Okita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okita.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barksdale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barksdale sprawls well. Barksdale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okita gets slowly back to his feet.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Okita.
Barksdale throws a body kick that misses.
Okita blocks a low kick nicely.
Okita throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Okita avoids the head kick by Barksdale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a head kick.
Okita stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barksdale momentarily.
Okita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Okita lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale scores with a leg kick.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Okita moves away and avoids it.

Okita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barksdale!
Barksdale sneaks back into half guard.
Okita wants to free his trapped foot but Barksdale is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Okita is trying to work for a kimura but Barksdale is defending well.
Okita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mikio Okita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale gets full guard.
Okita with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita preventing the sweep.
Okita wants to pass the guard but Barksdale is keeping the position.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okita slips nicely into half guard.
Okita wants to pass to mount but Barksdale is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barksdale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barksdale defending well though.
Barksdale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okita is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikio Okita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barksdale 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Avon Barksdale, 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Savage
vs
Ramirezovic

185 cm
32
211 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

193 cm
29
215 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jethro Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirezovic lands with an overhand left.
Savage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramirezovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirezovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Ramirezovic.
Savage checks a leg kick.
Jamalski Ramirezovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ramirezovic moves into range and clinches up with Savage.
Ramirezovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramirezovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirezovic tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Ramirezovic back against the cage.
Savage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramirezovic to keep the fight standing.
Savage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramirezovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirezovic missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirezovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savage blocks an elbow strike.
Ramirezovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirezovic misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramirezovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirezovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Ramirezovic misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramirezovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirezovic works on Savage's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramirezovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage avoiding damage as Ramirezovic throws knees to the body.
Savage blocks an elbow strike from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savage.
Ramirezovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramirezovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savage avoids it.
Savage blocks an elbow strike.
Ramirezovic lands an elbow inside.
Ramirezovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Savage wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirezovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirezovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage blocks a body shot from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirezovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramirezovic throws a chopping leg kick but Savage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jamalski Ramirezovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Savage gets tackled into the cage by Ramirezovic. Ramirezovic maintains the clinch.
Ramirezovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirezovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirezovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic tries a knee to the head but Savage blocks it.
Savage is stalling here.
Savage blocks a body shot from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic trying to land knees to the body.
Ramirezovic missing with knees to the body.
Savage avoids the elbow strike from Ramirezovic, against the cage.
Ramirezovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirezovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirezovic keeps control of Savage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirezovic can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Ramirezovic.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirezovic.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.
Ramirezovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage stops Ramirezovic from standing up.
Savage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramirezovic's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirezovic is looking to stand up but Savage isn't so interested in that idea.
Savage 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.
Savage with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirezovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Savage manages to pass to side control.
Ramirezovic wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirezovic defending well though.
Ramirezovic wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Ramirezovic trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirezovic trying to get back to full guard but Savage takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Savage lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Jamalski Ramirezovic has been cut.
Savage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That has opened up Jamalski Ramirezovic's cut even more.
Ramirezovic tries to reverse the position but Savage maintains control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage lands a big elbow.
Ramirezovic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ramirezovic tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic is trying to stand back up but Savage is controlling him

Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Ramirezovic is defending well.
Ramirezovic wants to stand back up but Savage manages to pass into side control.
Savage working away.
Savage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Ramirezovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Savage working away.
Savage trying to control the position but Ramirezovic is working away.
Ramirezovic is trying to improve his position.
Ramirezovic holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ramirezovic is trying to buck Savage off.
Savage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramirezovic to see if he's OK.

The cut above Jamalski Ramirezovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ramirezovic taking a bit of punishment here - Savage scoring with strikes.

Jamalski Ramirezovic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jethro Savage!
Jethro Savage retains his light heavyweight title!
As Jethro Savage got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Took fight on short notice, with an injury, but over everything.... I am a warrior. Thanks everyone back home, all my supporters which I like to call all of you, friends. And thanks to frank for this opportunity. '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jase Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner has chosen Hooty Tooty as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robertson
vs
Tanner

192 cm
28
202 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

184 cm
30
199 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
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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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jase Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tanner misses.
Robertson lands with a cross.
Tanner slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Robertson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Robertson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robertson slips a jab from Tanner.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Tanner cracks Robertson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanner lands with a hook. Robertson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robertson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Tanner lands a jab.

Tanner gets a clinch.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Robertson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robertson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Robertson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tanner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tanner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Robertson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tanner looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanner, not yet.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Tanner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Tanner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Robertson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tanner lands the left hand.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner lands with a hook. Robertson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Robertson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robertson jabs at Tanner's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Robertson cracks the inside of Tanner's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanner 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 Robertson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robertson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A cross from Robertson lands.
Tanner throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
Robertson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Robertson throws a good cross that connects.
Robertson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robertson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robertson connects with a body shot that sends Tanner's belly button to the back.
Tanner looks winded!
Tanner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robertson thumps Tanner with a low kick.
Robertson cracks Tanner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanner misses with a right hand
and Robertson counters with an inside leg kick.
Tanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tanner throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
Robertson swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
Robertson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robertson with a hook.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react.

Tanner is rocked!
Robertson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Robertson lands a body shot.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Robertson. Tanner falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Robertson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jase Robertson!
A less than humble Jase Robertson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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98%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon comes to the cage accompanied by Salmon Song. Omar Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sheldon
vs
Jackson

175 cm
24
141 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

162 cm
29
150 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson moves to clinch but Sheldon breaks away
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheldon staying out of range there.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sheldon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sheldon keeps moving.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sheldon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sheldon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sheldon tries to get out of the position.
Sheldon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheldon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sheldon trying to control the position.
Jackson postures up in Sheldon's guard and throws a big left but Sheldon blocks it.
Sheldon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson is fighting to break Sheldon's control of his arms but Sheldon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Dontae Sheldon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Sheldon lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Sheldon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Dontae Sheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Sheldon.
Sheldon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheldon has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Sheldon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheldon lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Sheldon.

Jackson pushes Sheldon up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sheldon can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.

Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Sheldon is keeping the position.
Sheldon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheldon has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sheldon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Omar Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheldon scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Sheldon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheldon avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheldon walks into a left hand.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheldon throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheldon sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheldon swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Sheldon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Sheldon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Jackson pushes Sheldon up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheldon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheldon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Jackson.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Sheldon misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.

Jackson instigates a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Sheldon circles away.
Sheldon throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheldon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Sheldon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Sheldon is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Sheldon's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sheldon keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Omar Jackson.
Sheldon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Sheldon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheldon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Sheldon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheldon circles away.
Sheldon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheldon connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sheldon regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Jackson 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.

Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Sheldon only half commits.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Omar Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheldon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheldon avoids it really well and circles away.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheldon.
Sheldon throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Sheldon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Omar Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheldon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Sheldon saw that one coming.
Jackson tries to bum rush Sheldon with a series of wild strikes but Sheldon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheldon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Omar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Sheldon.
Sheldon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sheldon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheldon dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheldon pinned against the cage. Sheldon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sheldon throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sheldon. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Sheldon connects with the punch.
Sheldon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Sheldon lands a head shot.
Sheldon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sheldon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheldon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Sheldon in a clinch.
Sheldon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheldon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Sheldon pushes him off.
Sheldon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Sheldon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheldon fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Sheldon is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheldon looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Sheldon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dontae Sheldon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.

Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Sheldon seems unphased.
Sheldon stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson throws the left hand but Sheldon avoids the punch easily.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheldon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson defending well as Sheldon loads up on a big left hand.
Sheldon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheldon connects with the punch.
Sheldon misses with a low kick.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Sheldon keeps it at a distance.
Sheldon avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Sheldon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheldon sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sheldon moves out of range.
No joy there for Sheldon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheldon misses with a straight right.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheldon tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheldon to the ground. Sheldon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Sheldon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheldon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sheldon!
Sheldon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheldon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sheldon moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Sheldon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Jackson.
Sheldon throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Sheldon avoids it well.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheldon.
Sheldon loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Sheldon in a clinch.
Sheldon throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Sheldon struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Sheldon manages to get underhooks.

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

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheldon sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Sheldon is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheldon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sheldon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sheldon to regain full guard.
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 Dontae Sheldon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Sheldon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheldon is able to avoid easily.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheldon.
Sheldon clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheldon's waist but Sheldon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Sheldon slips the punch.
Sheldon cracks Jackson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jackson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sheldon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jackson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dontae Sheldon!
Dontae Sheldon retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dontae Sheldon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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100%

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