CCF Midweek Mayhem 122 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Victorious has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Victorious
vs
Breeze

195 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 12 - 1

188 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Victorious !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mister Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorious tries to close the distance and clinch up but Breeze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Victorious slips under a jab.
Victor Victorious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Breeze lands but Victorious takes it in his stride.
Victorious fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Breeze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Victorious moves into the clinch successfully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Breeze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Victorious wants to get back to striking at distance but Breeze won't allow it.
Victorious keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breeze's efforts to push away.
Breeze displaying some good clinch control by pressing Victorious up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breeze lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Victorious breaks the clinch.
Victorious misses with a wild combination.
Victorious doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Breeze counters with a takedown into side control.
Victorious is trying to get back to his feet.
Breeze tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Breeze is trying to get an arm triangle but Victorious is defending well.
Victorious wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Victorious 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Victorious is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Victorious taking a bit of punishment here - Breeze scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorious avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Breeze.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorious is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Breeze has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Victorious is trying to control Breeze's posture but Breeze avoids it.
Breeze throws a strike aimed at the side of Victorious 's head but Victorious avoids it well.
Victorious is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Breeze passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Victorious !

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorious is wriggling around trying to escape.
Victorious squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Breeze unloads with some shots from mount but Victorious bucks and avoids them well.
Breeze landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breeze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Breeze lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breeze tries to control but Victorious wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Breeze dominated that round.
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.

Breeze keeps the fight on the outside.
Victorious shoots in for a takedown but Breeze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Victorious shoots and misses
and Breeze counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Breeze.
Victorious fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Breeze avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Victorious . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Breeze.
Breeze connects with a body shot that sends Victorious 's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breeze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Breeze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Breeze! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mister Breeze!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jameson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juan Gonzalez's chin.

Gonzalez
vs
Jameson

170 cm
32
150 lbs
7 - 18 - 0

175 cm
23
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gonzalez!
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, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jameson scores with a nice right hand.
Jameson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson pounces like a tiger and cracks Gonzalez with a vicious hook! Gonzalez is down but not out! Jameson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Jameson!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira Akiyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liddel
vs
Akiyama

185 cm
29
235 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

198 cm
31
257 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Liddel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Akiyama did well to prevent Liddel getting side control.
Liddel is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Liddel is trying to work for a kimura but Akiyama is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Liddel seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chuck Liddel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Liddel.
Liddel advances to mount.
Liddel wants to take Akiyama's back here but Akiyama is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Liddel controlling from the full mount.
Liddel raining down hammerfists from mount.

It looks like Akira Akiyama has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddel has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Akiyama is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Liddel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford has chosen John Legend - Who Do We Think We Are as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as TJ Crawford enters the cage!

Gael Roman
vs
Crawford

183 cm
26
130 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

179 cm
32
155 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Gael Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Roman throws a big shot that misses.

Crawford pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roman shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Roman.

Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Roman in a clinch.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dante Gael Roman has been cut.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Roman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford looks winded!
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Roman has Crawford pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crawford tumbling to the mat - Roman dives into Crawford's guard.
Crawford keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Roman trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford being controlled here, momentarily.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dante Gael Roman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Roman throws a right and a left that both miss.

Crawford clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Crawford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crawford pulls his leg out and moves away.

Crawford instigates a clinch.
Crawford lands a nice knee to the body.
Crawford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Crawford rushes Roman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Crawford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roman is defending well for now.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crawford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roman goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Roman gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Roman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crawford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Roman's ribcage.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roman is working for takedown but Crawford is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Crawford clinches up against the cage.
Crawford with a knee to the head.
Crawford landing knees to the head.

Roman is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crawford obliges.
Oh Roman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roman has Crawford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crawford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crawford is keeping busy.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
TJ Crawford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roman wants a takedown.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.

Roman successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crawford in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Crawford rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Roman misses.
Roman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Crawford rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Roman avoids the damage to the body.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Roman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crawford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Crawford rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.
Roman is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Crawford working Roman over with knees to the body.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crawford keeps control of Roman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roman is defending well for now.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.

Roman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roman seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crawford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Crawford has Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Roman avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Crawford stops a takedown attempt from Roman.
Roman taking a breather.
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Roman tries to stall but Crawford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roman taking a breather.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Roman taking a breather.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crawford is keeping busy.
Crawford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roman.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Roman avoids the damage to the body.
Crawford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roman goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Crawford clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Roman jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Roman around his waist. Roman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Crawford clinches up with Roman and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Roman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Roman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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!

Crawford pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roman is looking for a takedown.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Roman misses with a series of wild punches.

Crawford clinches up with Roman and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford has Roman pressed against the cage, preventing Roman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roman.
Roman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Roman tries to pull guard but Crawford holds him up against the cage and eventually Roman drops back down to his feet.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Crawford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roman can't get the takedown.
Crawford is pressed up against the cage. Roman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crawford down to the mat. Crawford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Roman misses with an elbow strike.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Roman wants a takedown but no success here.
Roman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roman tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford landing knees to the body.
Roman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.

Roman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roman keeping full guard, as Crawford tries to pass.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Crawford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Roman.
Roman fails to land with a series of punches.
Roman throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Roman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Crawford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roman is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roman is trying to pull guard but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Roman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Roman's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Roman's ribcage.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Roman.
Roman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Roman blocks with his arms.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Crawford clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Crawford really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.

Roman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Roman manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crawford is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roman lands a couple of digs.
Crawford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crawford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Roman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crawford working Roman over with knees to the body.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crawford is pressed up against the cage. Roman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crawford down to the mat. Crawford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crawford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Crawford stops a takedown attempt from Roman.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Roman's ribcage.
Roman working hard to break the clinch.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crawford prevents Roman from breaking the clinch.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Roman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Crawford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crawford pulls his leg out and moves away.

Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford stops a takedown attempt from Roman.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Roman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crawford is trying to keep an underhook but Roman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Roman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roman is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.
Roman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Crawford's thigh. Crawford counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman being controlled here momentarily.
Roman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crawford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman is really struggling to control Crawford but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but TJ Crawford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Crawford clinches up with Roman and pushes him back against the cage.
Roman is trying to maintain a safe position but Crawford gets an underhook and turns Roman into the cage.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crawford obliges.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Roman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roman tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Gael Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crawford up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roman avoids it.
Roman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roman's face.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Roman blocks it.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Roman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Crawford moves into the clinch.
Roman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Roman is blocking nicely.
Roman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roman is looking to control Crawford's arms but Crawford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roman has his back to 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!
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawford smiles and moves away.

Roman gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Crawford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford gets underhooks to prevent Roman's takedown attempt.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Roman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Roman manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crawford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roman working for a triangle but Crawford defends it easily.
Dante Gael Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

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

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for TJ Crawford!

TJ Crawford wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble TJ Crawford misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymond Whittaker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Whittaker
vs
Mouse

172 cm
28
150 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
138 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Whittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mighty Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Mouse. Mouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Mouse tries to bum rush Whittaker with a series of wild strikes but Whittaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouse throws a shot from downtown. Whittaker moves away and avoids it.
Mouse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mouse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whittaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mouse on the side of the head.
Mouse throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mouse drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Mouse tries for a kimura but Whittaker is defending well.
Mouse wants to control but Whittaker is keeping him busy.
Whittaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whittaker tries to get out of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mouse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whittaker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mouse is looking to take a break and control but Whittaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whittaker is letting Mouse control him for a moment.

Mouse tries for a kimura but Whittaker is defending well.
Mouse remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mouse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whittaker is letting Mouse control him for a moment.

Mouse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mouse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mouse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whittaker keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Whittaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mouse controls the position.

Mouse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whittaker is not content to let Mouse control the position.
Whittaker regains half guard.
Mouse trying to pass the guard but Whittaker defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whittaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whittaker wants to sweep here but Mouse controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mighty Mouse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Whittaker scores with a nice strike.
Mouse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mouse shoots in for a double leg but Whittaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mouse staying out of range there.
We've been told by Whittaker's head coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whittaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whittaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whittaker slips a jab and a cross from Mouse.
Whittaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mouse misses with a wild combination.
Mouse checks a leg kick nicely.
Whittaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mouse's head backwards.
Mouse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whittaker swivels and escapes.
Raymond Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Mouse.
Mouse tries for a takedown but Whittaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Whittaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker misses the jab.
Mouse defending well as Whittaker loads up on a big left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mouse. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mouse swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whittaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whittaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Mouse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Mouse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whittaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whittaker throws a jab when Mouse was well out of range.
Mouse moves away from the strike by Whittaker.
Whittaker looks to land a right hand but Mouse moved out of range.
Whittaker throws a leg kick but Mouse checks it.
Mouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whittaker counters with a straight right hand.
Mouse throws a right hand that Whittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whittaker also avoids with ease.
Mouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Whittaker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouse tries to bum rush Whittaker with a series of wild strikes but Whittaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Mouse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whittaker doesn't seem phased though.
Raymond Whittaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whittaker lands the left hand.

Mouse pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker gets through Mouse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whittaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouse.
Mouse prevents a body shot from Whittaker.
Whittaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouse.
A head punch on the inside from Whittaker fails to land.
Mouse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whittaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouse working hard to break the clinch.
Whittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whittaker tried to score with a low kick but Mouse checks it.
Raymond Whittaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Mouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whittaker.
Whittaker missing with a left hand there. Mouse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse swinging wildly here.
Mouse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whittaker in his tracks.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mouse closes the distance and clinches.
Whittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Whittaker blocks a body shot from Mouse.
Whittaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouse blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whittaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mouse misses with a wild combination.
Whittaker leaves Mouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mouse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mouse lands with a nice combination. Whittaker backs away looking to recover.
Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Mouse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whittaker scores with a jab. Mouse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse circles away.
A swing and a miss from Mouse.
Mouse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whittaker - that will leave a mark!
Whittaker wants to clinch.
Mouse misses with a body kick.
Raymond Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker misses with a right hand
and Mouse counters with a right hand to the body.
Whittaker tries to clinch but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Whittaker tries to sprawl out of it but Mouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whittaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker shows good takedown defense.
Raymond Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Mouse.
Mouse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mouse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whittaker scores with a leg kick.
Mouse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Whittaker - just one landing.
Whittaker misses the shot to the body.
Mouse looks to land a combination but Whittaker avoids it well.
Whittaker misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Whittaker.
Mighty Mouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whittaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Whittaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Mouse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whittaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whittaker lands with a hook. Mouse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whittaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Whittaker wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whittaker.
Whittaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mouse slips a straight right by Whittaker.
Mouse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse circles away.
Whittaker throws a leg kick but Mouse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whittaker misses with a straight right.
Whittaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Whittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse circles away.
Whittaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Mouse misses.
Mouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Mouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whittaker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mouse moves forwards but Whittaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mouse misses with an uppercut.
Mouse throws a right hand that Whittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whittaker also avoids with ease.
Mouse throws a combination. Whittaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Mouse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whittaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mouse.
Whittaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse lands a lovely overhand right.
Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Mouse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mouse ducks under a wild hook from Whittaker.

Mouse drives through and clinches with Whittaker against the cage.
Whittaker misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whittaker.
Whittaker misses with some punches.
Whittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whittaker misses with the head strike.
Whittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Whittaker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mouse can turn it around.
Mouse effectively controlling the action here.

Mouse breaks from the clinch.
Mouse misses the jab.
Whittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Mouse. Those never looked like landing.
Whittaker looks to land a combination but Mouse avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse walks into a jab.
Whittaker tries to clinch up

and Mouse moves into the clinch.
Mouse blocks an uppercut.

Mouse manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker wants to clinch
and Mouse counters with a nice body shot.
Whittaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mouse scores with a hook to the body. Whittaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whittaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mouse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mouse is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mouse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker lunges at Mouse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mouse's hand.

Whittaker moves into the clinch successfully.
Whittaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whittaker misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mouse.
Mouse stalling the fight.
Whittaker tries a body shot but Mouse blocks it.
Whittaker misses with the head strike.
Mouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Whittaker.

Mouse breaks the clinch.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whittaker.
Mouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whittaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mouse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittaker stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Whittaker.
Mouse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whittaker under the eye.
Mouse misses with a hook.
Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Whittaker with a jab.
Mouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Whittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse circles away.
Mouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whittaker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whittaker is looking to clinch.

Whittaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mouse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raymond Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Mouse.
Mouse fails to pull guard.
Whittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Mouse.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch but Mouse keeps him there for the moment.
Whittaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouse.
Whittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Mouse.
Raymond Whittaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mouse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whittaker.
Whittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Whittaker had his way with Mighty Mouse in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice jab there from Mouse.
Mouse misses with a combination
and Whittaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whittaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mouse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whittaker misses with a straight right.

Mouse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Whittaker to the mat! Whittaker manages to get full guard.
Whittaker controlling the position.
Mouse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mouse trying to control but Whittaker is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Whittaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Mouse looks to land a combination but Whittaker avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouse. Whittaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whittaker loads up on a big right hand but Mouse slips the punch.

Mouse forces Whittaker back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Whittaker.
Mouse is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Mouse jumps guard and drags Whittaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Whittaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whittaker lands a couple of digs.
Whittaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Whittaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whittaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Mouse has wrist control.
Whittaker looking to sit in guard and control but Mouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse tries to free his leg and advance position but Whittaker is retaining full guard.
Mouse controlling from the top position.
Whittaker wants to sweep here but Mouse controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Whittaker wants to sweep here but Mouse controlling him for the moment.
Whittaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse wasn't active enough on the ground.
Whittaker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whittaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mouse swinging wildly here.
Whittaker closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mouse counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mouse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker misses with some punches.
Whittaker misses with the head strike.
Whittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouse blocks an uppercut.
Whittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Mouse.
Mouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Mouse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whittaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Mouse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whittaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mouse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whittaker throws out a loose jab but Mouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mouse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whittaker has time to react.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mighty Mouse!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Raymond Whittaker!

The fight ends as a draw!

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 Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Karkmananis
vs
Cheshire

185 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

189 cm
27
220 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cheshire counters with a nice body kick.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Cheshire keeps Karkmananis at a distance using the push kick.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis keeps Cheshire at a distance using the push kick.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Cheshire keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karkmananis was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheshire.
Karkmananis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karkmananis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Cheshire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire slips a jab and a cross from Karkmananis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karkmananis tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis slaps away a takedown attempt from Cheshire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karkmananis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Karkmananis darts in and clinches Cheshire up against the cage.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karkmananis.
Cheshire prevents Karkmananis from breaking the clinch.
Karkmananis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karkmananis managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Karkmananis blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheshire tries to land knees in the clinch but Karkmananis avoids the damage to the body.
Karkmananis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheshire's elbow.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karkmananis's defenses.

It looks like Nicolas Karkmananis has been cut.
Karkmananis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karkmananis.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Karkmananis scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karkmananis avoids it.
Karkmananis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cheshire stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheshire is trying to stall.
Karkmananis blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karkmananis's brow.
Cheshire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karkmananis's efforts to push away.

Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis moves out of range as Cheshire throws a body kick.
Karkmananis looks to land a combination but Cheshire avoids it well.
Cheshire swats away the attempt to clinch by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire connects with a nice looking jab.
Karkmananis misses with a series of wild punches.
Cheshire feints and then cracks Karkmananis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karkmananis down.
Cheshire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Karkmananis instigates a clinch.
Karkmananis tries to land knees in the clinch but Cheshire avoids the damage to the body.
Karkmananis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karkmananis blocks the elbow strike.
Karkmananis takes an elbow to the temple.
Karkmananis working hard to break the clinch.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karkmananis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karkmananis managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheshire's elbow.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karkmananis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cheshire has Karkmananis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cheshire pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karkmananis tumbling to the mat - Cheshire dives into Karkmananis's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karkmananis wants to stand but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Cheshire 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.
Karkmananis wants to get back to his feet but Cheshire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cheshire postures up.
Karkmananis is controlling Cheshire's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nicolas Karkmananis.
Cheshire moves to clinch but Karkmananis breaks away
and Karkmananis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheshire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benji Cheshire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Karkmananis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Karkmananis avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karkmananis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Cheshire wants a takedown but no success here.
Karkmananis effectively controlling the action here.
Cheshire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cheshire tries to score a body lock takedown but Karkmananis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Cheshire.
Karkmananis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karkmananis's defenses.
Karkmananis tries to work over Cheshire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karkmananis misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Cheshire circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheshire circles away.
Karkmananis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karkmananis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheshire was well out of range. Poor timing from Karkmananis.

Cheshire rushes Karkmananis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karkmananis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karkmananis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cheshire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karkmananis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheshire is trying to drag Karkmananis to the mat but Karkmananis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karkmananis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Karkmananis.

Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheshire keeps the fight on the outside.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheshire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheshire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Cheshire drives through and clinches with Karkmananis against the cage.
Karkmananis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karkmananis missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cheshire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karkmananis tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Come on Karkmananis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karkmananis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheshire lands an elbow just above Karkmananis 's eye.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karkmananis is defending well for now.
Nicolas Karkmananis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Karkmananis fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karkmananis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karkmananis avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
Karkmananis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cheshire as Karkmananis tries to tie him up.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.

Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.

Cheshire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karkmananis is looking to escape.
Cheshire working Karkmananis over with strikes.
Karkmananis controlling the position well.
Cheshire is trying to control the action in half guard but Karkmananis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheshire content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Cheshire pushes him off.
Nicolas Karkmananis is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karkmananis scores with a jab to the body.
Cheshire takes one on the button.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karkmananis looks to clinch
and Cheshire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nicolas Karkmananis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Karkmananis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cheshire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karkmananis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cheshire scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Karkmananis keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis swings for the body but Cheshire moves out of range.
Cheshire is looking to land body kicks.
Cheshire swats away the attempt to clinch by Karkmananis.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Karkmananis is avoiding it.
Karkmananis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheshire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheshire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Cheshire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheshire is trying to stall.
Karkmananis avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cheshire taking a breather.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karkmananis leaning against his opponent.
Karkmananis prevents a body shot from Cheshire.
Karkmananis scores with a shot to the side of Cheshire's head.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karkmananis's brow.
Karkmananis scores with a shoulder strike.
Karkmananis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheshire.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Karkmananis pushes him off.

Karkmananis forces Cheshire back against the cage and clinches.
Karkmananis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheshire is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire working aggressively here.
Cheshire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karkmananis's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheshire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheshire tries to stall but Karkmananis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cheshire prevents a body shot from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is trying to force a seperation but Cheshire has the dominant position.
Karkmananis working hard to break the clinch.
Cheshire lands a nice knee to the body.
Karkmananis managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karkmananis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karkmananis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karkmananis blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire tries to stall but Karkmananis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Nicolas Karkmananis's cut is getting worse.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cheshire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karkmananis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karkmananis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cheshire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karkmananis is trying to force a seperation but Cheshire has the dominant position.
Karkmananis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karkmananis lands with a right to the head.
Karkmananis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cheshire.
Karkmananis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Karkmananis in his tracks for a moment.
Cheshire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karkmananis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheshire.
Cheshire wants a takedown.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries a body shot but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karkmananis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karkmananis wants to stall.
Karkmananis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cheshire is trying to stall.
Cheshire stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cheshire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Karkmananis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cheshire tries to clinch but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karkmananis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Cheshire or perhaps it was just good defense by Karkmananis which made him look bad.

Karkmananis closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but Karkmananis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karkmananis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheshire is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheshire.
Karkmananis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheshire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karkmananis's brow.
Karkmananis has Cheshire pressed against the cage.
Cheshire stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karkmananis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karkmananis pushes Cheshire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karkmananis is looking to control Cheshire's arms but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
Karkmananis presses Cheshire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Cheshire avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Cheshire struggles to land a body shot inside as Karkmananis controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karkmananis.

Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis scores with a nice right hand.
Karkmananis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Karkmananis clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis stalling in the clinch but Cheshire improves position.

Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cheshire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis takes a swing at Cheshire's ribcage but misses.
Cheshire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karkmananis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karkmananis misses with a head kick.
Karkmananis lands a two punch combo.
Cheshire takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cheshire throws a leg kick which misses Karkmananis's front leg but catches the back leg as Karkmananis tries to avoid it.
Karkmananis looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheshire is just out of range.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch but Cheshire is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheshire circles away.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Cheshire keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Karkmananis pushes him off.
Cheshire throws a push kick but Karkmananis slaps the foot to one side.
Cheshire looks to land a body kick but Karkmananis moved away.
Cheshire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkmananis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up.
Karkmananis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Karkmananis moves into range and clinches up with Cheshire.
Karkmananis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but Karkmananis blocks it.
Karkmananis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karkmananis is trying to break free.
Cheshire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cheshire tries to stall but Karkmananis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karkmananis wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheshire won't allow it.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karkmananis avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheshire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karkmananis working aggressively here.
Cheshire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karkmananis's face.
Karkmananis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheshire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Karkmananis had his way with Benji Cheshire in that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Karkmananis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karkmananis misses with a two punch combination.
Cheshire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karkmananis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheshire circles away.
Karkmananis slips a jab from Cheshire.

Karkmananis takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheshire wants a takedown.
Karkmananis taking a breather.
Cheshire lands with a right to the head.
Cheshire tries for a takedown but Karkmananis manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Karkmananis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheshire has Karkmananis pressed against the cage, preventing Karkmananis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cheshire prevents Karkmananis from breaking the clinch.
Karkmananis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karkmananis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karkmananis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cheshire has Karkmananis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karkmananis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cheshire stalling against the cage.
Karkmananis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cheshire wants a takedown.
Karkmananis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis sizes up Cheshire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheshire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Cheshire keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire motions for Karkmananis to come forward. Cheshire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karkmananis tries to work over Cheshire's front leg with a kick but Cheshire checks it.
Cheshire thows a left - swing and a miss!

Karkmananis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karkmananis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheshire backwards.
Karkmananis managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire trying to stall but Karkmananis improves his position.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karkmananis avoids it.

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

Karkmananis gets tackled into the cage by Cheshire. Cheshire maintains the clinch.
Cheshire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karkmananis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheshire gets through Karkmananis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karkmananis is trying to break free.
Cheshire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karkmananis is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karkmananis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karkmananis just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Karkmananis circles away.
Karkmananis throws a low kick but Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Karkmananis. Those never looked like landing.

Karkmananis tries to keep at a distance but Cheshire has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
The referee calls for Karkmananis to work.

Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karkmananis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Karkmananis moves away
and Karkmananis counters with a series of strikes. Cheshire will be more careful next time no doubt.

Cheshire has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Karkmananis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karkmananis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!

Nicolas Karkmananis wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AnthonyH Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Moreno
vs
Keller

190 cm
31
190 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

184 cm
26
197 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bloodlust Horde Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AnthonyH Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreno moves into the clinch successfully.
Keller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.

Moreno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Moreno ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Moreno's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moreno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Keller circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Moreno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moreno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moreno is trying to control the action in half guard but Keller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moreno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keller defending well though.
Keller has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Moreno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moreno working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moreno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moreno's back!

Keller looking for the choke from the back.
Keller is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.

Keller looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keller looking for the choke but no joy.

Keller is persistently looking for the submission but Moreno is defending it well.

Keller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moreno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moreno for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Keller looking for the RNC.
Moreno is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Keller 's hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Keller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Keller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moreno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moreno has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Keller's lack of action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moreno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moreno defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keller slips a nice elbow through Moreno's hands, connecting with Moreno's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

That kick from Moreno tenderised Keller's leg. Keller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moreno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.

Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moreno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keller defending well though.
Keller has hold of Moreno's hands but Moreno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moreno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moreno thows a huge punch but Keller dodges it nicely.
Keller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moreno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keller's head.

Keller is looking for a triangle but Moreno pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moreno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keller is on top in guard.
Keller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Keller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Moreno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Keller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to advance to mount but can't.

Keller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moreno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keller but great work by Moreno.
Keller taking a bit of punishment here - Moreno scoring with strikes.
Keller is looking for a sweep.
Moreno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to stand back up but Keller is controlling him
Moreno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet.
Keller passes to side control.

Keller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.

Keller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moreno to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno takes a jab right on the kisser.
AnthonyH Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keller.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moreno!

Moreno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Keller was covering up waiting for the punch and Moreno finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moreno throws a big elbow that misses.

Keller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moreno is aware though and is defending well.
Moreno with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Keller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moreno is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keller.
Moreno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Keller some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that AnthonyH Moreno will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Keller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moreno.
Keller lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Keller misses.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moreno wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Keller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moreno tries to clinch
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Moreno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moreno is looking to control Keller's arms but Keller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moreno has his back to the cage.
Keller managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.

Moreno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moreno wants to clinch.
Moreno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Moreno 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.
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!
Keller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moreno!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller misses with a head shot.
Moreno is desperately trying to improve his position but Keller has a good base and remains in mount.
Keller is landing with some decent strikes but Moreno is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Keller is trying to control here but Moreno has managed to regain half guard.
Keller is looking to advance position but Moreno won't allow it.
Keller works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Keller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Keller advances nicely into full mount.
The referee warns Moreno that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moreno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller 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.
Moreno regains half guard.
Moreno is looking for a sweep. Keller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keller uses his free foot to push down on Moreno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moreno.

Keller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moreno is on top in guard.
Keller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keller is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Moreno rolls with it to try and escape but Keller cranks on the arm and Moreno is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Virgil Keller!
An out of breath Virgil Keller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter has chosen Black Sabbath - War Pigs as his entrance music. Shaun Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Walter

174 cm
25
183 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

183 cm
26
179 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Walter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Walter ducks under and follows up with a left that Walter also avoids with ease.
Walter tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walter.
Walter shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Walter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.

Johnson feints and as Walter raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson distracts Walter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Walter has wrist control.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Walter's legs - danger averted.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson won't allow Walter to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Walter is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Walter.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shaun Johnson.
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Walter is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walter has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Walter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walter keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

Walter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson postures up in Walter's guard and throws a big left but Walter blocks it.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson throws a strike but Walter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully.
Walter throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walter won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Walter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Walter controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walter trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Walter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walter is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walter is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Walter is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Walter is controlling well.
Walter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walter controlling the action here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walter wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson trying to hold on to Walter's head to control him but Walter postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 Shaun Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Walter moved out of range.
Walter defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Walter moves away and avoids it.
Walter throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walter's hands.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walter.
Walter misses with a wild body shot.
Walter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walter in his tracks.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Walter checks it.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walter.
Walter misses with a wild combination.
Walter slips under a jab from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Walter is looking to reverse the position.
Walter keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter struggling a bit here.

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

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walter keeps working.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Walter bucks and avoids them well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Walter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Walter is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Walter is rocked!

It looks like Mark Walter has been cut.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Johnson! Walter is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shaun Johnson!
A relieved looking Shaun Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dover
vs
Baddabing

175 cm
29
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
38
177 lbs
36 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Baddabing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baddabing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baddabing is in Dover's guard.
Baddabing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dover is keeping the position for now.
Dover looking for a sweep. Not yet Dover, not yet.
Dover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baddabing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baddabing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baddabing lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dover ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Dover is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baddabing connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Baddabing does no damage.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baddabing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baddabing throws a looping overhand right but Dover ducks down to avoid it.
Baddabing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Dover gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dover manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Baddabing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover wants to stand but Baddabing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing is controlling Dover's posture.

Baddabing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Baddabing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dover wants to control from the top but Baddabing keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover is pushing down on Baddabing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baddabing is fighting to maintain full guard but Dover has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dover trying to control the pace.

Baddabing actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baddabing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dover pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover tries to stand and escape but Baddabing is controlling the position.
Baddabing tries to roll over but Dover keeps him under control.
Dover wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is trying to maintain the position but Dover is very close to passing his half guard.
Baddabing is trying to control but Dover passes into side control!
Baddabing manages to get back to half guard.
Dover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baddabing keeps working.
Baddabing is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing is refusing to be controlled, as Dover sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dover stuffs the takedown attempt from Baddabing. Baddabing gets slowly back to his feet.
Baddabing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dover. Dover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dover is looking to slow Baddabing down with leg kicks.
Dover tries to clinch up but Baddabing circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Dover.

It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.

Dover rushes Baddabing and presses him up against the cage.
Baddabing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Dover connects with a knee to the head.
Dover throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baddabing's brow.
Dover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baddabing tries to pull guard but Dover holds him up against the cage and eventually Baddabing drops back down to his feet.
Dover landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dover.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baddabing is defending well for now.
Baddabing throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddabing.

Baddabing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dover moves out of range as Baddabing strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baddabing.
Sloppy strikes from Baddabing. Those never looked like landing.
Dover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baddabing cracks Dover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dover.
Baddabing moves out of range of the strikes.
Dover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover looks to land a body kick but Baddabing moved away.
Dover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baddabing blocks the body kick.
Baddabing is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baddabing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
Baddabing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baddabing takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Baddabing lands with a straight right. Dover didn't see that one coming.
Baddabing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baddabing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Baddabing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries to score with a low kick but Baddabing moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Dover.
Baddabing lands a slapping body shot.
Dover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dover tried to score with a low kick but Baddabing checks it.
Baddabing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dover was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddabing.

Baddabing darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baddabing trying to mount his opponent but Dover defends it.
Dover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baddabing controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Dover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dover is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baddabing working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baddabing connects with a nice short shot to Dover's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dover is refusing to be controlled, as Baddabing sits in half guard.
Baddabing is looking to advance position but Dover won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baddabing throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baddabing lands with a nice body punch.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Baddabing jabs Dover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baddabing misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baddabing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dover's hands.
No luck for Baddabing with that takedown attempt.
Dover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baddabing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dover.
Dover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baddabing connects with a crisp jab.

Baddabing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dover did well to prevent Baddabing getting side control.
Baddabing controlling the action here.
Baddabing thows a huge punch but Dover dodges it nicely.
Baddabing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baddabing slips a nice elbow through Dover's hands, connecting with Dover's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dover kicks off Baddabing and gets to his feet.
Dover misses with a kick to the body.
Dover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddabing manages to avoid it.
Baddabing cracks Dover with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing connects with a single shot there.
Dover is looking to clinch but Baddabing is avoiding it.
Baddabing shoots in but no luck this time.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
Baddabing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dover circles away quickly and effectively.
Baddabing misses with a hook

and Dover moves into the clinch.
Baddabing lands a nice uppercut.
Dover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baddabing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dover unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baddabing is defending well for now.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing avoiding damage as Dover throws knees to the body.
Baddabing has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baddabing can turn it around.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baddabing is defending well for now.
Baddabing lands with a left to the head.
Dover misses with a body punch.
Baddabing managing to block the knees to the body from Dover.

Baddabing breaks from the clinch.
Dover on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baddabing throws a shot from downtown. Dover moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Baddabing. Beautiful body shot.
Dover looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming.
Baddabing swings widly with a right hand
and Dover finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baddabing's corner calls for a 1-2. Baddabing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing scores with a decent looking hook.
Dover scores with a hook.
Dover has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dover there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baddabing jabs Dover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Dover finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dover wants to clinch.
Baddabing avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing misses with a wild combination.
Baddabing lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Baddabing really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing'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.

Baddabing takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baddabing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dover manages to avoid it.
Dover bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dover throws a body kick that misses.

Dover closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baddabing is trying to break free.
Baddabing lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dover backwards.

Baddabing decides to pull guard.
Dover trying to control but Baddabing is working from the bottom.
Dover is really struggling to control Baddabing but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baddabing looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Baddabing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dover wants to control from the top but Baddabing keeps moving.
Baddabing wants to sweep here but Dover controlling him for the moment.
Dover wants to stand but Baddabing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manny Baddabing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baddabing tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dover gets to his feet - Baddabing follows without any prompting.
A shot to the body from Baddabing misses

and Dover counters by moving into the clinch.
Dover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baddabing.
Dover pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baddabing tries to pull guard but Dover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover lands a damaging elbow.
Baddabing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dover landing knees to the head.
Baddabing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baddabing blocks it with crossed arms.
Dover lands a nice knee to the body.
Baddabing is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Baddabing breaks the clinch.
Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dover moves away.
Dover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baddabing.
Manny Baddabing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dover.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dover.
Baddabing lands with a shot to the body.
Dover doesn't manage to clinch there - Baddabing circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a looping right.
Dover takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baddabing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dover circles away.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
Baddabing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baddabing scores with a jab.
Dover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baddabing.
Dover lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baddabing throws an off balance right hand

and Dover moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Dover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baddabing's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover had his way with Manny Baddabing in that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Dover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baddabing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baddabing's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baddabing duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Baddabing. Beautiful body shot.
Baddabing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dover avoids it really well and circles away.
Dover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baddabing has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dover.
Baddabing moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dover moves in looking to clinch but Baddabing pushes him off.
Dover avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Dover misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baddabing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dover manages to avoid it.
Dover is looking to chop away at Baddabing's legs.
Dover connects with an inside leg kick.
Baddabing doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dover counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dover.
Baddabing is trying to force a seperation but Dover has the dominant position.
Dover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dover putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baddabing in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baddabing is defending well for now.
Dover lands an elbow that stopped Baddabing in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Manny Baddabing's cut even more.
Dover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baddabing avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Dover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dover misses with an elbow strike.
Dover trying to stall but Baddabing improves his position.
Baddabing tries to pull guard but Dover holds him up against the cage and eventually Baddabing drops back down to his feet.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover missing with knees to the body.
Baddabing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baddabing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baddabing avoiding damage as Dover throws knees to the body.
Dover looking to throw knees to the head but Baddabing is blocking nicely.
Ben Dover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baddabing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dover has him pressed against the cage.
Dover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baddabing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baddabing shoots for a double leg takedown but Dover sprawls well. He's pushed Baddabing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baddabing works Dover's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Dover.
Baddabing keeps the fight on the outside.
Baddabing throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Baddabing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dover's head backwards.
Baddabing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baddabing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming.
Baddabing throws a body punch but Dover moves out of range.
Dover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baddabing scores with a jab.
Dover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baddabing.
Dover is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dover throws a head kick that misses.
Baddabing with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing moves out of range of the body kick.
Baddabing's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dover under the eye.

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

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

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!

Manny Baddabing wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Manny Baddabing, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over it by ffdp. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Prizefighter
vs
Scottt Rodquivez

214 cm
31
220 lbs
18 - 16 - 1

225 cm
29
307 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prizefighter dodges the punch combination from Rodquivez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prizefighter.
Rodquivez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prizefighter can pounce on him.
Prizefighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodquivez.
Prizefighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prizefighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prizefighter fails with the takedown
and Rodquivez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like HeavyWeight Prizefighter has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rodquivez finds it's way through Prizefighter's defenses.
Rodquivez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prizefighter.
Rodquivez lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prizefighter.
Rodquivez looks to land a combination but Prizefighter avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prizefighter.
Rodquivez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizefighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prizefighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodquivez.
Rodquivez looks to land a right hand but Prizefighter moved out of range.
Rodquivez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prizefighter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prizefighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodquivez.
Prizefighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodquivez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodquivez swings for the body but Prizefighter moves out of range.
Rodquivez with a jab.
Rodquivez misses with the combination.
Rodquivez misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodquivez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodquivez misses with a lunging right hand
and Prizefighter counters with an outside leg kick.
Prizefighter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prizefighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prizefighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodquivez's sensitive parts.
Rodquivez slips under a jab from Prizefighter.

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

Prizefighter is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Rodquivez. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Prizefighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Rodquivez does no damage.
Rodquivez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodquivez looks winded!
Good leg kick by Prizefighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodquivez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodquivez throws a lazy uppercut

and Prizefighter moves into the clinch.
Prizefighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodquivez avoids it.
Prizefighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Prizefighter has hold of one of Rodquivez's legs. Rodquivez is fighting the takedown attempt but Prizefighter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prizefighter distracts Rodquivez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prizefighter looking to pass the guard.
Prizefighter seems to have got his legs back now.
Prizefighter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter looking to pass the guard.
Prizefighter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prizefighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prizefighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodquivez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prizefighter 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.
Prizefighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prizefighter wants to control from the top but Rodquivez keeps moving.
Rodquivez wants to stand but Prizefighter is controlling the position.
Prizefighter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up because HeavyWeight Prizefighter just wasn't active enough.
Rodquivez connects with a crisp jab.
Prizefighter lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Prizefighter both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Prizefighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prizefighter ducks under a wild hook from Rodquivez.
Rodquivez misses with a straight left.
Rodquivez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prizefighter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodquivez scores with a nice right hand.
Prizefighter gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rodquivez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scorpio Scottt Rodquivez!

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