CCF Midweek Mayhem 161 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tekken Slice looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Malapitan
vs
Slice

168 cm
37
130 lbs
13 - 26 - 0

160 cm
32
137 lbs
12 - 16 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tekken Slice!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slice drives through and clinches with Malapitan against the cage.
A short uppercut from Slice.
Slice controlling the action here for a moment.
Malapitan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malapitan to keep the fight standing.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malapitan's efforts to push away.
Slice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malapitan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malapitan connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slice closes the distance and pushes Malapitan back into the cage.
Malapitan is trying to break the clinch but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Malapitan tries to break the clinch but Slice is controlling the position.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malapitan's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan scores a nice knee to the body.
Malapitan working hard to break the clinch.
Slice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malapitan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slice can turn it around.

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

Slice rushes Malapitan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malapitan is trying to break free.
Malapitan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice misses with a punch to the body.
Malapitan tries to break free but Slice pushes him back against the cage.
Slice has Malapitan pressed against the cage, preventing Malapitan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malapitan tries to circle away but Slice has him pinned against the cage.

Slice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malapitan uses from the top position.
Malapitan trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Malapitan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan slips nicely into half guard.

Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Slice is defending well.

Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slice is trying to get back to full guard.

Slice actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malapitan is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan slows the pace down in half guard.
Slice is trying to stand back up but Malapitan is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Slice actively working from the bottom here.
Malapitan prevents Slice from improving his position.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slice defends it well.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura but Slice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malapitan to get the leverage.
Slice is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malapitan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malapitan wants to control but Slice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malapitan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malapitan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Slice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malapitan is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Slice.
Malapitan has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
Slice is looking for a takedown.
Slice keeps control of Malapitan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malapitan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Malapitan is trying to get back to half guard.

Slice thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to buck Slice off but Slice is having none of it.
Tekken Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.

Slice decides to stand back up. Slice steps back and let's Malapitan get back to his feet.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tekken Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan avoids it really well and circles away.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Slice is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malapitan throws out the jab.
Malapitan cracks Slice with an open hand slap.
Slice slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Slice throws out a counter right but Malapitan avoids it with no problem.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malapitan throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown but Malapitan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malapitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice ducks right into an uppercut from Malapitan.
Slice throws a body kick that misses.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
Raje Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice shoots for a double leg takedown but Malapitan sprawls well. He's pushed Slice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Malapitan misses.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Malapitan seems unphased.
Slice staying out of range there.
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slice.
Slice blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Malapitan misses with a looping left.
Malapitan misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Malapitan misses the target.
Malapitan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malapitan throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice tries to counter with a clinch but Malapitan shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Tekken Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malapitan circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Malapitan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan dominated that second round.
That's time! Malapitan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Slice misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Malapitan misses the target.
Slice shoots and misses
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malapitan throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Malapitan swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malapitan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice closes the distance and clinches up with Malapitan, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes Malapitan against the cage but Malapitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Malapitan misses the jab.
Slice wants to counter the offense by Malapitan and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Malapitan sets himself, and Slice steps forward looking for the clinch! Malapitan avoids it this time.
Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Malapitan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Malapitan sprawls well.
Malapitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malapitan throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Malapitan gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Malapitan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malapitan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malapitan throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Malapitan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slice can do to turn this around?
Malapitan takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malapitan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malapitan throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice looks for a takedown but Malapitan sprawls well.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Malapitan finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malapitan is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, Malapitan circles away and we're back to standing.
Malapitan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malapitan missing with a left hand there. Slice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Malapitan finds it's target.
Malapitan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slice shoots in but Malapitan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slice blocks a jab.
Malapitan works the jab nicely.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Malapitan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Malapitan circles away.
Malapitan throwing a counter right hand but Slice manages to avoid it.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malapitan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice moves to clinch but Malapitan breaks away
and Malapitan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice ducks right into an uppercut from Malapitan.
Malapitan misses the jab.
Slice avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
Slice closes the distance but Malapitan moves to the side
and Malapitan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slice dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.
Slice misses with a takedown
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice looks to clinch
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malapitan looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.

Slice 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.
Malapitan controlling Slice's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Malapitan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malapitan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.

Malapitan pushing down on Slice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but Slice defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slice is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malapitan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slice looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slice looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slice!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Slice decides to stand back up. Slice steps back and let's Malapitan get back to his feet.
Malapitan throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slice.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Malapitan misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan stuffs the takedown attempt from Slice. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.

Slice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malapitan looking to control.

Slice gets to his feet. Malapitan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malapitan.
Slice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Malapitan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slice wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
It looked like Malapitan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice misses with a takedown
and Malapitan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malapitan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malapitan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malapitan defends well and Slice ends up having to push Malapitan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Slice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malapitan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan had his way with Tekken Slice in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Slice is looking to clinch but Malapitan is avoiding it.
Malapitan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Slice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malapitan to the mat! Malapitan manages to get full guard.

Slice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malapitan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slice has managed to get both his arms back between Malapitan's legs - danger averted.
Malapitan looking for a sweep. Not yet Malapitan, not yet.
Slice sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan trying to control the position.
Slice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.

Malapitan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slice throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.

Slice moves into range and clinches up with Malapitan.

Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Malapitan.
Slice misses with a body kick.
Slice is looking to clinch.
Malapitan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice feints the counter takedown.

Malapitan gets tackled into the cage by Slice. Slice maintains the clinch.
Malapitan is looking to break free of the clinch but Slice has double underhooks.
Malapitan is trying to push Slice away but Slice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malapitan has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malapitan breaks the clinch.
Malapitan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malapitan wants it to stay on the feet.
Slice is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Slice shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slice tries to clinch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Slice moves forwards but Malapitan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malapitan tries to avoid it but Slice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malapitan to the ground. Malapitan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Malapitan throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Malapitan misses with a straight right.
Tekken Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice misses the body punch
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice throws a sloppy body shot
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Malapitan looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Malapitan sets himself, and Slice steps forward looking for the clinch! Malapitan avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Malapitan sprawls well.
Malapitan punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Slice avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Malapitan misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malapitan lands a glancing blow to the side of Slice's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raje Malapitan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malapitan 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 Raje Malapitan!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!

Raje Malapitan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crag Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whonjon William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hack
vs
William

189 cm
34
197 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

170 cm
33
192 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crag Hack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Whonjon William!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Hack clinches up against the cage.
Hack misses with a knee to the head.
Hack tries to land knees in the clinch but William avoids the damage to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Hack has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
William is pushing Hack up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
William jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hack walks away with a smile on his face. William gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hack wants to clinch up but William keeps it at a distance.
Hack darts in trying to clinch
and William counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack moves in looking to clinch but William pushes him off.
Hack tries to clinch up.
William is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hack with a body shot.
William ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack fails in his attempt to clinch.
William swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hack doesn't manage to clinch there - William circles away.
Hack misses with an attempted mid kick.

Hack moves into the clinch.

William gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hack keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully.
Hack controlling William's posture.
Hack tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack trying to control the position.

Hack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
William scoring with punches to the head and body.
William is looking to work some ground and pound but Hack has wrist control.
Hack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

William tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hack gets to his feet - William follows without any prompting.
Hack wants to clinch but William slips to the side
and William counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hack scores with a hook.
Hack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from William.
Hack checks a low kick from William.
William stuns Hack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
William scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hack tries to clinch but William moves out of range.
Hack tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
William is looking to advance position but Hack won't allow it.
Hack tries to get to full guard but William has control of the leg.
Hack won't allow William to pass to mount.
Hack gets back to full guard.
William stands and throws Hack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
William wants to control but Hack is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hack is looking to clinch but William is avoiding it.
And William tries to counter it with a takedown but Hack pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Hack moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Hack.
A head punch on the inside from Hack fails to land.
William has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
William fails to pull guard.
William leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but William has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
William fails to pull the fight into his guard.

William successfully pulls guard.
Hack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
William controls Hack momentarily but Hack frees himself.

Hack gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hack throws a predictable looking body shot

and William counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by William.
Hack wants to sweep but no luck.
Hack controls William momentarily but William frees himself.
William trying to control the position from guard on top but Hack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
William is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whonjon William has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hack trying to control the position.
Hack looking for a sweep. Not yet Hack, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
William throws a counter combo.
Hack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whonjon William seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
William slips under a jab from Hack.
Hack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
William with a body punch. A glancing blow.
William cracks a nice hook into Hack's ribs.
Hack slips under a jab from William.
William checks a leg kick nicely.
William throws a counter combo.
William lands a nice hook to Hack's body. Hack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
William slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hack swings for the body but William moves out of range.
William connects with a body shot.
Hack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
William misses with a body shot.
Crag Hack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crag Hack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whonjon William.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hack wants to clinch up but William keeps it at a distance.
Hack blocks a leg kick.
Hack wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hack fails in his attempt to clinch.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William looks to score with a jab to the body but Hack is just out of range.
William swings away with a leg kick that misses.
William tries to clinch but Hack moves out of range.
Hack lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whonjon William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

William ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
William let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
William tries to clinch up but Hack circles away and keeps his distance.
William circles away from the clinch attempt.
William stuns Hack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
William scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
William keeps the fight on the outside.
Hack tries to close the distance and clinch but William swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
William keeps the fight on the outside.
William feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

William closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hack quickly recovers to half guard.
Hack has hold of William's hands but William slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from William there.
William tries to pass to full mount but Hack defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
William is landing with some decent strikes but Hack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
William landing shots from mount.
William lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! William connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hack wants to control but William is having none of it.
Hack is looking to improve his position but William isn't that keen on the idea.
William cracks Hack with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
William cracks Hack with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
William has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hack's face.

Hack is rocked!
William postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hack bigstyle! Two more strikes land for William and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whonjon William!
A victorious Whonjon William thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dima Goldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Smith and Dima Goldin. Chuck Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Smith
vs
Goldin

190 cm
29
223 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

188 cm
28
217 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class 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 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dima Goldin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goldin is looking to land body kicks.
Goldin wants to clinch.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldin avoids it really well and circles away.
Goldin misses with a looping left.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goldin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goldin keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goldin keeps moving.
Goldin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Goldin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldin wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Dima Goldin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Goldin has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Goldin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.

Goldin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldin throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.

Smith shoots in and bounces Goldin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Goldin won't let him.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Goldin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Goldin!

Goldin throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Goldin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Goldin is proving a slippery customer.
Goldin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goldin is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.

Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Goldin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Goldin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldin stops a takedown attempt from Smith.

Goldin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch but Goldin is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith keeps control of Goldin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants a takedown.
Goldin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin misses with the head strike.

Smith breaks the clinch.

Goldin moves into the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith jumps guard but Goldin stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldin lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is working for takedown but Goldin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goldin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Chuck Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goldin fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Goldin backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goldin keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Goldin gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.

Goldin clinches with his opponent.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

Goldin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dima Goldin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goldin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goldin is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
No joy there for Goldin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldin.

Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Goldin moves into the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldin.

Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Goldin lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith tries for a takedown but Goldin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Goldin has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Dima Goldin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goldin has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.

Goldin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Goldin moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldin is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goldin down to the mat. Goldin 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 Chuck Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goldin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldin throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith dives in and grabs Goldin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goldin pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Goldin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldin.
Smith walks into a left hand.

Goldin closes the distance and clinches.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Goldin.
Goldin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldin lands an elbow inside.

Goldin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Dima Goldin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Goldin forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Smith pulls Goldin into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldin wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Goldin is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith wants to sweep here but Goldin controlling him for the moment.
Goldin wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Goldin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldin misses with a straight left.
Goldin moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Goldin. Goldin maintains the clinch.
Goldin avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goldin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldin smiles and moves away.

Goldin clinches with his opponent.

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

Goldin clinches.

Goldin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldin scores with a three punch combo!
Smith slips a jab from Goldin.
Goldin throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Goldin misses with a hook.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch there but Goldin circles away.
Goldin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.

Goldin gets a clinch.
Goldin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Goldin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Goldin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goldin gets a clinch.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldin smiles and moves away.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldin.
Goldin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Goldin closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goldin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goldin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith breaks from the clinch.

Goldin moves into range and clinches up with Smith.

Goldin manages to break the clinch.
Goldin stuffs the takedown.

Goldin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Goldin holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.

Goldin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldin leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldin avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Goldin.
Goldin wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Goldin sprawls well.

Goldin moves into the clinch.

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

Goldin clinches up against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldin wants to clinch.

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

Smith pulls Goldin into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldin wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Goldin tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Goldin pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldin lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.

Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goldin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldin tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.

Goldin closes the distance and clinches.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Goldin keeps him there for the moment.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Goldin manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch there but Goldin circles away.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGoldin.
Goldin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Dima Goldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldin lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a head kick but Goldin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Goldin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Goldin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Goldin.
A short right from Goldin on the inside.
Smith trying to stall but Goldin improves his position.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goldin just stands there and leans against the cage.

Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldin tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dima Goldin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Goldin.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Goldin tries a head kick but it misses.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Goldin. Goldin maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Goldin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goldin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Goldin lands a nice uppercut.
Smith taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Goldin scores with a nice short uppercut.

Smith is rocked!

Goldin breaks from the clinch.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goldin with a nice cross.
Goldin stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

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

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

Goldin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith shoots in but Goldin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Goldin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goldin tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goldin stuffs the takedown.

Goldin forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goldin.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldin thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Goldin.
Goldin tries to clinch up.

Goldin moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldin is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries for a takedown but Goldin manages to get underhooks.

Goldin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Goldin gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.

Goldin drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Goldin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Goldin on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Goldin.
Goldin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldin smiles and moves away.
Goldin stuffs the takedown.
Goldin throws a head kick that misses.
As Goldin tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Goldin manages to avoid the attempt.

Goldin clinches up against the cage.
Goldin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Goldin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Goldin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dima Goldin!
During a confident post fight interview, Dima Goldin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Chuck Smith had this to say: 'this company sucks ass'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Willems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Hold Us kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Victor Stevens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Willems
vs
Stevens

162 cm
34
144 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

175 cm
32
135 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyle Willems!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Willems. That snapped Stevens's head back.

Willems throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Willems is in Stevens's guard.
Willems postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow.
Willems is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Willems trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willems 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.
Willems pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willems is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Willems sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevens's guard.
Willems wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Willems has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Willems lands a big shot there that rocks Stevens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stevens wants to control but Willems is having none of it.
Willems landing strikes from the mount and Stevens is in trouble!
Stevens regains half guard.
Willems thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevens's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens moves into full guard.
Willems with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Willems advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Stevens defends it.
Willems is keen to just control but Stevens is a slippery customer.
Willems works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Willems there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems throwing strikes but Stevens bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Willems looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
Willems looking to control.

Willems throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willems looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willems trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Willems throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willems wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willems not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Willems 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.

Stevens swings for the body but Willems moves out of range.
Willems tries to counter with a takedown but Stevens is quick to defend against it.
Willems misses with a hook.
Stevens checks the leg kick.
Willems fails with a takedown attempt.
Willems lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Willems throws a hook but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens lands a head kick!
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Willems shows good takedown defense.
Willems drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stevens sprawls and moves away.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Willems does no damage.
Stevens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Willems throws out the jab.
Willems is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Willems bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Stevens is not content to let Willems control the position.
Willems tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stevens's legs.
Lyle Willems overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Stevens prevents Willems from moving into mount.
Willems in side control, throwing shots but Stevens defends.
Stevens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willems's best efforts.
Willems trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
Willems passes the guard and advances to mount!
Willems trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control but Willems is having none of it.

Willems goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stevens turns into him and now he's in Willems's guard.
Stevens tries to stand but Willems is controlling from the bottom.
Willems keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stevens puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Willems is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stevens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Willems does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Willems is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Willems is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willems wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Willems looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Stevens moves into the clinch.
Willems managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Willems tries a body shot but Stevens blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willems trying to stall but Stevens improves his position.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. Willems has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 Lyle Willems will probably get the nod.
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.

Willems throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.

Willems closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willems lands in his opponent's guard.
Willems might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willems trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stevens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Willems isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stevens stacks Willems on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stevens!
Willems is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevens off and has taken his back!
Willems throwing sloppy strikes.
Willems wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Willems missing with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willems tries to get the hooks in deep but Stevens pushed the leg off.
Willems scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Stevens is looking for a way out.

Stevens won't enjoy being in this position. Willems looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Stevens is tapping - it's over boys! Willems picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyle Willems!
Lyle Willems decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherif Fathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fathy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eat You Alive. Jack Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fathy
vs
Jones

195 cm
27
270 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

190 cm
23
244 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sherif Fathy!
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, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fathy's head backwards.

It looks like Sherif Fathy has been cut.
Fathy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fathy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fathy misses with a head kick.

Fathy clinches.
Fathy misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Fathy avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Fathy with a knee to the head.
Fathy misses with a knee to the head.
Fathy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
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!
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fathy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Fathy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fathy.
Fathy avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
We've been hearing reports that Fathy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A knee to the head by Fathy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fathy fails to land.
Jones misses with some punches.
Fathy avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Fathy blocks it.
Fathy tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fathy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fathy misses with a knee to the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fathy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fathy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fathy with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Fathy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy taking a breather here.
Fathy is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Fathy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Fathy with the ground and pound but Jones regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fathy controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Fathy sits in half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Fathy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fathy pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fathy is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to hold on to Fathy's head to control him but Fathy postures up.

Fathy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fathy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fathy thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Fathy clinches.
Fathy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fathy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Fathy blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Fathy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fathy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fathy tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherif Fathy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fathy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fathy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fathy controls his hands.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fathy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fathy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Fathy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
As Jones looks to move away, Fathy throws a big counter combo bu Jones just gets out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Fathy there.
A left lands for Fathy.
Fathy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Nice shot by Jones.
Fathy is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fathy.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Fathy throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fathy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Fathy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sherif Fathy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fathy throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fathy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Fathy scores with a body shot.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Fathy is just out of range.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Fathy checks it.
Fathy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Jones lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Fathy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fathy tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fathy throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fathy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones cracks a nice hook into Fathy's ribs.
Fathy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a leg kick but Fathy moved away.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Fathy moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Fathy checks a low kick from Jones.

Fathy clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Fathy prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fathy misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fathy blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Fathy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fathy.
Fathy misses with a knee strike.
Fathy lands a knee to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fathy controls his hands.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fathy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fathy misses with a knee strike.

Fathy pulls guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fathy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes Fathy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Fathy trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control. Fathy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones prevents Fathy from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sherif Fathy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fathy is looking to clinch.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fathy.
Fathy throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones cracks Fathy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fathy throws a good cross that connects.
Fathy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Fathy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Fathy's head.

Sherif Fathy's cut is getting worse.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Fathy lands a jab-cross combination.
Fathy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fathy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Fathy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones cracks Fathy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones digs a good body shot into Fathy's ribs.
Fathy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fathy is out of range and Jones settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fathy swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Fathy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fathy attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Fathy saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fathy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Jones misses.
Fathy wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Fathy is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Fathy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fathy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fathy avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Fathy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fathy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fathy throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Fathy avoids it with no problem.
Fathy jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Fathy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Fathy missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fathy looks to throw a body kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fathy lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fathy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fathy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good work by Fathy as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fathy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body punch but Fathy moves out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fathy manages to avoid it.
Fathy cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fathy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fathy cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Fathy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Fathy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fathy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fathy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Fathy ducks down to avoid it.
Fathy checks a leg kick.
Fathy checks a leg kick.
Fathy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fathy scrambles back to his feet.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fathy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fathy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones looks for the body kick but Fathy saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Fathy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fathy is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones cracks Fathy with a right hand to the side of the head.

Sherif Fathy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fathy manages to avoid it.
Fathy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Fathy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones stuns Fathy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sherif Fathy'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.

Jones lunges at Fathy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fathy's hand.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Fathy's shoulder, as Fathy tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fathy.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fathy misses with a low kick.
Jack Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Fathy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws a hook but Fathy avoids it easily.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fathy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fathy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones thumps Fathy with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Fathy tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fathy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fathy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fathy scrambles back to his feet.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Fathy should have avoided that one.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Fathy avoids the body shot from Jones.
Fathy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Fathy is out of range.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Fathy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fathy looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Fathy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fathy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fathy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Fathy moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Fathy moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Fathy misses.
Jones throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Fathy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fathy jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Fathy ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Fathy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fathy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fathy tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Fathy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Fathy checks a low kick from Jones.
Fathy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Fathy is looking to counter punch.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Fathy moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Fathy does no damage.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Fathy tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fathy to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Fathy slips the punch.
Jones misses with a hook
and Fathy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fathy throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones takes a swing at Fathy's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fathy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fathy.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fathy connects with the punch.
Fathy wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
A head kick misses from Fathy.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Fathy moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Fathy's shoulder, as Fathy tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fathy blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fathy with a nice cross.
Fathy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fathy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fathy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Fathy throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Fathy moved away.
Fathy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Fathy slaps the foot to one side.
Fathy checks a leg kick.
Fathy is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Fathy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fathy to counter with a crisp jab.
Fathy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fathy throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Fathy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fathy thuds a left hand into Jones's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fathy.
Fathy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws the left hand but Fathy avoids the punch easily.
Fathy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
A leg kick checked by Fathy.
Fathy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Fathy's knee but Fathy avoids it well.
Fathy moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones motions for Fathy to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Jones misses.
Fathy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fathy lands with a cross.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fathy.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Fathy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws out a loose jab but Fathy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fathy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Fathy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Fathy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fathy manages to get himself to full guard.

Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Fathy to sweep him here.
Jones wants to stand but Fathy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fathy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fathy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Fathy is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Fathy scores with a push kick.
Fathy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fathy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fathy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fathy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fathy scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fathy manages to avoid it.
Fathy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sherif Fathy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sherif Fathy!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jack Jones!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama has chosen Sexy Singing as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tupper V
vs
Sexyama

190 cm
33
201 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

179 cm
27
189 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V swinging wildly here.

Sexyama rushes Tupper V and presses him up against the cage.

Sexyama breaks the clinch.
Tupper V throws a wild body kick that Sexyama sees coming a mile off.
Sexyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Tupper V gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sexyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tupper V looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sexyama is fighting to break Tupper V's control of his arms but Tupper V is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sexyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.
Sexyama trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
Sexyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupper V thows a leg kick but Sexyama checks it

and Sexyama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tupper V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tupper V makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tupper V swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.

Sexyama moves into range and clinches up with Tupper V.

Sexyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Sexyama walks into a stiff left hand from Tupper V.
Sexyama wants to clinch up but Tupper V keeps it at a distance.

Sexyama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sexyama showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Tupper V is defending against the submission attempts here by Sexyama.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexyama prevents Tupper V from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper V.
Sexyama passes into half guard.
Tupper V is trying to control but can't.
Tupper V regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tupper V will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tupper V has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sexyama has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V blocks the elbow strike.
Sexyama lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sexyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sexyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tupper Vs head.
Tupper V goes for a takedown attempt but Sexyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by Sexyama.

Tupper V gets tackled into the cage by Sexyama. Sexyama maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sexyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Sexyama on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sexyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sexyama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sexyama.
Sexyama cracks Tupper V with a nice body shot.
Tupper V is breathing heavily.
Tupper V is working for takedown but Sexyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sexyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tupper V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sexyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper V throws a combination. Sexyama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sexyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sexyama throws a shot to the body.
Tupper V blocks a head kick by Sexyama.
Tupper V seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sexyama darts in trying to clinch
and Tupper V counters with a series of strikes. Sexyama will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sexyama has Tupper V up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupper V working hard to break the clinch.
Tupper V is trying to push Sexyama away but Sexyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sexyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tupper Vs head.
Sexyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sexyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.

Sexyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sexyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V managing to control the position.
Sexyama pushes down on Tupper V's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tupper V is trying to stand up here but Sexyama is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sexyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupper V does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tupper V is defending against the submission attempts here by Sexyama.

Sexyama is working for a kimura but Tupper V is defending it quite comfortably.

Tupper V manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sexyama keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama scores with a nice hook to the head.

Sexyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sexyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sexyama lands a head kick!

It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V misses with a head kick.

Sexyama gets a takedown into half guard.

Sexyama is looking for a kimura here.
Sexyama blocks the strikes from Tupper V.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is trying to maintain the position but Sexyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Tupper V throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sexyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupper V does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tupper V wants to control but Sexyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tupper V manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tupper V is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupper V can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sexyama controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sexyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sexyama shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.
Sexyama preventing the sweep.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tupper V controls Sexyama momentarily but Sexyama frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupper V is on top in guard.

Sexyama trying to keep a closed guard but Tupper V is proving a slippery customer.

Tupper V drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sexyama dives on top into guard.

Sexyama trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
Sexyama looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sexyama postures up.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sexyama tries to stand but Tupper V is controlling from the bottom.
Sexyama trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Tupper V scores with a four punch combination!
Tupper V throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sexyama dodges the punch combination from Tupper V.

Sexyama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tupper V manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tupper V keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupper V can't keep his opponent in guard - Sexyama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama is pressing down on Tupper V's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupper V is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yoshihiro Sexyama just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tupper V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tupper V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupper V connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Sexyama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tupper V to the mat! Tupper V manages to get full guard.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama looking to pass the guard.

Tupper V has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sexyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sexyama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tupper V looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tupper V looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tupper V!

Tupper V thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Tupper V tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is pushing Tupper V's head away, looking to escape. Tupper V manages to hold on to the position though.

Tupper V swings around for an armbar but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tupper V's guard.

Tupper V is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sexyama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sexyama gets underhooks to prevent Tupper V's takedown attempt.
Sexyama lands a shoulder strike.
Sexyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupper V backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sexyama.
A right hand to the body from Sexyama.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tupper V wants to get back to striking at distance but Sexyama won't allow it.
Sexyama prevents Tupper V from breaking the clinch.
Sexyama lands with a right to the head.
Sexyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Sexyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupper V is trying to force a seperation but Sexyama has the dominant position.
Sexyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sexyama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tupper V up against the cage.
Sexyama scores with a shot to the side of Tupper V's head.
Sexyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupper V is looking to break free of the clinch but Sexyama has double underhooks.
Sexyama works on Tupper V's body with a couple of short punches.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Tupper V is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Tupper V is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sexyama lands an elbow inside that Tupper V shrugs off.
Sexyama lands with a light punch inside.
Sexyama scores with a shot to the side of Tupper V's head.
Tupper V is trying to break the clinch but Sexyama is controlling him.
Sexyama lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Sexyama.

Sexyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sexyama misses with a head kick.
Tupper V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sexyama manages to circle out of the way.

Sexyama is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Tupper V is in big trouble! Sexyama is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Tupper V. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Yoshihiro Sexyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Fitzsimmons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ray
vs
Fitzsimmons

186 cm
29
222 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
211 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Ray's front leg but catches the back leg as Ray tries to avoid it.
Ray throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray misses with a hook to the body
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Ray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Ray.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl out of it but Ray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzsimmons feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Ray's front leg but catches the back leg as Ray tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray lunges at Fitzsimmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzsimmons's hand.

It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzsimmons swivels and escapes.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Ray's front leg with a kick but Ray checks it.
Ray throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ray.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Ray lands with a right hand.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Ray coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body.
Ray lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Ray.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ray misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Ray's leg. Ray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild combination.
Ray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Ray throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Ray moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Ray is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Ray's front leg.
Ray misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body.
Ray checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons cracks Ray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Ray. Those never looked like landing.
Ray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons jabs Ray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fitzsimmons did well to prevent Ray getting side control.
Fitzsimmons keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fitzsimmons felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ray trying to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons has his hands clasped together around Ray's back. He's all about the action.
Ray thows a huge punch but Fitzsimmons dodges it nicely.
Ray is just content to waste time from the top position. Fitzsimmons takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray postures up in Fitzsimmons's guard and throws a big left but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ray looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzsimmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ray controls Fitzsimmons momentarily but Fitzsimmons frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to stand up but Fitzsimmons is controlling him.
Fitzsimmons being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Ray.
Ray misses with a looping left.
Ray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Ray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fitzsimmons controlling the position well.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Ricky Ray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons'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.

Ray misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ray lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Ray - just one landing.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
Fitzsimmons misses with a few strikes there.
Ray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Ray checks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Ray throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Ray.
Fitzsimmons thows a body kick. Ray tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons pushes Ray away with a front kick.
Fitzsimmons punishes Ray's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Ray.
Ray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ray misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Ray.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Ray moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Ray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ray swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Ray misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzsimmons, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Ray seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Ray's knee but Ray avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Ray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Ray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzsimmons.
Ray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ray throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Ray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
Ray moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzsimmons as he jumps to the side.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Ray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Ray gets a takedown into half guard.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control but can't.
Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ray is staying active.
Ray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ray is looking to pass Fitzsimmons's guard but actually Fitzsimmons recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Ray throws a strike but Fitzsimmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ricky Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray has control of Fitzsimmons's left arm, preventing Fitzsimmons from doing any damage.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Ray's head.
Ray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Ray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzsimmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ray under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Ray down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Ray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ray was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Ray throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Ray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ray slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ray.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Ray down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ricky Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ray throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ray blocks a jab.
Ray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
Fitzsimmons feints a counter leg kick.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Ray's body.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Ray.
Fitzsimmons only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzsimmons. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Ray avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Ray checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ray misses its target.
Ray misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzsimmons.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzsimmons as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ray's sensitive parts.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ray momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitzsimmons 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!

Jim Fitzsimmons wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Fitzsimmons looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Better luck next time, old chum!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Erika - I Don't Know. Christian Maxim had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Maxim
vs
De Noteboom

189 cm
33
185 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

178 cm
34
182 lbs
26 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Hellbent

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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Maxim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Maxim avoids it easily.
We've been told by Maxim's head coaches at Team Beta Male that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maxim throws a jab when De Noteboom was well out of range.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maxim defends it well.
Maxim throws a shot to the body.
Maxim misses with a head kick.
Maxim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxim misses with a hook. De Noteboom ducked under it nicely.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maxim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Maxim.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Maxim avoids it easily.
Maxim misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Maxim.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Noteboom slips under a jab.
Maxim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Noteboom manages to avoid it.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Maxim.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maxim defends it well.
Maxim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Noteboom avoids the head kick by Maxim.
Maxim misses with a left hand

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Maxim is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maxim's head.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
Maxim is trying to stand up here but De Noteboom is controlling him well.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maxim defending well though.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Maxim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maxim blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maxim is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maxim keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom passes Maxim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxim wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Maxim dodges it nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Maxim catches De Noteboom right on the button with a cross.
Maxim throws the left hand but De Noteboom avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maxim, as that shot connected.
De Noteboom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxim.
A head kick misses from Maxim.
De Noteboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxim throws out the jab.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maxim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Noteboom doesn't seem bothered though.
Maxim misses with a jab to the body

and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maxim's guard.
De Noteboom trying to control but Maxim is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom stands and throws Maxim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Noteboom scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Noteboom.
Maxim is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
Maxim is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
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 Christian Maxim will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maxim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
Maxim misses with a wild body shot.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maxim throws a sloppy head kick

so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maxim is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of short punches.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxim looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom postures up in Maxim's guard and throws a big left but Maxim blocks it.
Maxim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Maxim wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling his posture from full guard.
De Noteboom wants to sweep here but Maxim controlling him for the moment.
De Noteboom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maxim has passed into side control.

Maxim stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim swings widly with a right hand

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maxim is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Maxim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maxim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Noteboom postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom won't allow Maxim to sweep him here.
De Noteboom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maxim throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
Maxim throws an off balance right hand

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom lands with a punch from half guard.
De Noteboom slips a nice elbow through Maxim's hands, connecting with Maxim's forehead.
De Noteboom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Maxim is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom looks to land a strike but Maxim avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Maxim controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
Maxim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maxim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maxim misses with an uppercut.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Noteboom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maxim throws a lazy head kick

and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maxim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom is in close to Maxim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maxim keeping full guard, as De Noteboom tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
Maxim wants to hit a switch here but De Noteboom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maxim there!
De Noteboom scoring with strikes but Maxim is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Noteboom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Christian Maxim has been cut.
De Noteboom breaks from Maxim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Noteboom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maxim is looking to escape.
Maxim tries to lock up and control but De Noteboom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Noteboom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Noteboom looking to finish Maxim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maxim!
Maxim taking shots to the head.

Maxim is rocked!

Christian Maxim's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Maxim in real trouble here! The ref calls for Maxim to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Robert De Noteboom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford comes to the cage accompanied by John Legend - Who Do We Think We Are . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crawford
vs
Shinichi

179 cm
35
155 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

155 cm
36
145 lbs
22 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crawford rushes Shinichi and presses him up against the cage.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shinichi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shinichi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crawford up against the cage.
Shinichi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Shinichi looking for a takedown.

Shinichi manages to pull guard.
Crawford won't allow Shinichi to sweep him here.
Shinichi controls Crawford momentarily but Crawford frees himself.
Crawford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crawford forces his way into half guard.
Crawford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinichi on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinichi wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi keeps trying to improve his position.
Shinichi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Shinichi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shinichi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crawford's guard.

Shinichi looking to pass the guard.

Shinichi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shinichi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crawford is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Shinichi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Shinichi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crawford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shinichi advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shinichi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crawford has worked his arm free - good work by Crawford!
Shinichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crawford keeps working.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Shinichi is trying to get an arm triangle but Crawford is defending well.
Shinichi takes a little break here. Crawford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shinichi is looking to take a break and control but Crawford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinichi tries to advance to mount but Crawford denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crawford moves into range and clinches up with Shinichi.
Shinichi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shinichi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawford smiles and moves away.
Shinichi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Crawford drives through and clinches with Shinichi against the cage.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Shinichi blocks with his arms.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shinichi avoids it.
Shinichi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TJ Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiyama Shinichi.
Shinichi tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinichi 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.
Crawford trying to land knees to the body.
Crawford stops a takedown attempt from Shinichi.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Shinichi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Shinichi blocks with his arms.
Shinichi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Shinichi manages to pull guard.
Shinichi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crawford stays in close to Shinichi's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinichi is on top in guard.

Shinichi content to stall in guard here.
Shinichi is pushing down on Crawford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crawford is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinichi has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shinichi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shinichi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crawford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shinichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shinichi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Shinichi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akiyama Shinichi!
A less than humble Akiyama Shinichi 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
24%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guth's entrance music is Alva Noto - Module 7. A fine choice. Corbin Murphy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Guth
vs
Murphy

183 cm
33
153 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

178 cm
31
156 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guth fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guth.
Guth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guth feinted with a counter takedown.
Guth misses with a kick to the body.
Guth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Guth counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guth's hands.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Guth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Guth throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Murphy.
We've been hearing reports that Guth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Guth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Guth coming out on top.
Guth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a body punch but Guth moves out of range.
We've been informed that Murphy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guth circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy sizes up Guth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guth looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.
Corbin Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Guth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Guth prevents a body shot from Murphy.

Guth gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Guth looks to land a strike but Murphy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Guth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guth wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guth wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Guth looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Guth is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Guth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.

Guth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Guth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Guth wants to control but Murphy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guth shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Guth.
Guth tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries a body shot but Guth blocks it.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guth backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy tries to work over Guth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Guth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Guth.

Guth manages to break the clinch.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
It looked like Guth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy tries to bum rush Guth with a series of wild strikes but Guth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guth.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guth doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guth manages to avoid it.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guth ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Guth blocks a jab.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Corbin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guth throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Guth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guth throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Guth throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murphy avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guth.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Guth is avoiding it.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Guth.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Guth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Guth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guth.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Guth pushes him away.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guth tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guth lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Guth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murphy really felt that one!
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy throws the left hand but Guth avoids the punch easily.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guth.
Guth looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Guth moves away and avoids it.
Guth goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Guth shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guth closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Guth pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guth.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Guth scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a swing at Guth's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Guth.
Guth throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murphy avoids it.
Guth shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guth. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guth looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook. Guth ducked under it nicely.
Guth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guth in his tracks.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Guth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Guth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guth moves out of range of the strikes.
Guth moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Guth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.
Murphy moves out of range as Guth throws a body kick.
Guth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a leg kick

and Guth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guth tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Guth passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Guth connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Guth sits in half guard.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guth is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guth throws a head kick that misses.
Guth connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Guth.
Guth misses with a body shot.
Guth is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy throws a jab when Guth was well out of range.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guth ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Guth ducked under it nicely.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Guth is just out of range.
Murphy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Guth.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Guth blocks a jab.
Guth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Guth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Guth.
Guth misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Guth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Guth ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a hook. Guth ducked under it nicely.
Guth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Guth ducked under it nicely.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Guth.
Guth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy punishes Guth's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Guth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Guth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Guth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guth tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guth punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Guth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.

Guth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy controlling the position for now.
Guth wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Guth is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Guth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murphy to regain full guard.
Guth wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Guth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.
Guth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy takes a swing at Guth's ribcage but misses.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Guth fails with the takedown.
Guth dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Guth misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guth lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tests Guth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Guth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guth manages to avoid it.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guth moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Guth's head but Guth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Guth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy takes a swing at Guth's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Guth.
Guth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Guth.
Well,Guth is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Guth throws a body shot but no joy.
Guth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guth thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Guth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guth ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Guth.
Murphy swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Guth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Guth swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guth's guard.
Burt Guth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.

Guth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corbin Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Guth working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.

Guth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!

Corbin Murphy wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Corbin Murphy, 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.