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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Grissom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grissom comes into the arena with higher - creed blaring out of the sound system. Jim Grissom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Grissom
vs
Stone

184 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Grissom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Stone!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone swinging wildly here.
Grissom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Stone throws a right and a left that Grissom avoids nicely.
Stone moves out of range as Grissom strikes.
Stone throws a series of strikes that have Grissom backpedaling.
Grissom slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Stone blocks a jab.
Grissom sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grissom misses with a looping right.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stone lands with a nice combination. Grissom backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Grissom finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grissom throws out the jab.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grissom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grissom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone moves out of range as Grissom strikes.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Grissom.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grissom tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Stone throws a series of punches but Grissom avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Grissom finds it's way through Stone's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grissom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grissom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grissom misses with a few strikes there.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone looks gassed!
Grissom lands a jab to the head.
Grissom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grissom throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grissom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grissom finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grissom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stone throws a series of punches but Grissom avoids them all with ease.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Grissom works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Grissom throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Grissom swinging wildly here.
Grissom throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Grissom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grissom fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grissom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grissom fails to land with a series of punches.
Grissom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grissom throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grissom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grissom looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grissom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grissom throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Grissom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grissom throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone throws a right hand that Grissom ducks under and follows up with a left that Grissom also avoids with ease.
Grissom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grissom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheers as Grissom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stone doesn't seem phased though.
Grissom misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Grissom misses.
Nice uppercut there from Grissom.
Stone walks into a jab.
Grissom fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grissom.
Grissom misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grissom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grissom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Stone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grissom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grissom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Grissom there.
Grissom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grissom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grissom misses with a double jab.
Grissom throws a combination. Stone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Decent striking displayed by Grissom there.
Grissom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grissom throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Grissom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grissom with a hook.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Grissom.
Grissom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Grissom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grissom misses with a double jab.
Grissom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grissom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Grissom.
Stone slips a straight right by Grissom.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grissom lands a jab.
Stone walks into a straight right hand from Grissom.
Grissom misses with a series of wild punches.
Grissom throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Grissom cracks Stone with a good jab.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Grissom tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grissom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Grissom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Grissom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grissom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Grissom.
Grissom misses with the combination.
Grissom throws a combination. Stone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grissom misses with a straight left.
Grissom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grissom scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Grissom misses.
Some wild striking there from Grissom.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Grissom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grissom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Grissom scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grissom misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Grissom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stone walks into a jab.
Grissom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grissom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Grissom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Grissom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grissom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grissom lands with a cross.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grissom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grissom with a jab.
Grissom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grissom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stone throws a series of punches but Grissom avoids them all with ease.
Grissom throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Grissom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Grissom.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grissom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grissom.
Grissom is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grissom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stone looks to land a combination but Grissom avoids it well.
Grissom misses with a hook.
Grissom throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Grissom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone throws a right and a left that Grissom avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Grissom misses the target.
Stone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grissom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grissom throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Grissom misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Grissom.
Jim Grissom is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grissom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grissom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grissom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grissom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grissom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Grissom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grissom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grissom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grissom!
Grissom cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grissom misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Grissom misses.
Grissom misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grissom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Grissom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jim Grissom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grissom circles away quickly and effectively.
Grissom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grissom lands with an uppercut that bounces Stone off the cage and back into rage.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Grissom.
Grissom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Grissom misses the target.
Grissom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grissom misses with a few strikes there.
Grissom swinging wildly here.
Stone takes one on the button.
Grissom misses with a two punch combination.
Stone misses with the combination.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grissom.
Some wild striking there from Grissom.
Grissom throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grissom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grissom misses with a few strikes there.
Grissom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grissom throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grissom, as that shot connected.
Grissom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Grissom misses with a double jab.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grissom.
Nice shot by Grissom.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grissom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grissom swinging wildly here.
Grissom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grissom.
Stone takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Grissom finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Grissom misses with a few strikes there.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Grissom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grissom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grissom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Grissom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Grissom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grissom dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Grissom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grissom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grissom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grissom dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Grissom misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Grissom both land. Nice combination.
Grissom cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grissom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grissom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with the combination.
Stone moves away from the strike by Grissom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grissom stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Grissom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grissom scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Grissom does no damage.
Grissom lunges at Stone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stone's hand.
Stone stalks Grissom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grissom's face. Grissom staggers backwards, shaken.
A left and a right from Grissom both land. Nice combination.
Stone looks to land a combination but Grissom avoids it well.
Stone walks into a straight right hand from Grissom.
Grissom throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone slips a straight right by Grissom.
Grissom misses with a series of wild punches.
Grissom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grissom misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grissom.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grissom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stone throws a series of punches but Grissom moves out of range.
Stone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grissom lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grissom, as that shot connected.
Grissom lands an overhand right.
Grissom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grissom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Grissom both land. Nice combination.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Grissom.
Grissom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grissom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grissom throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Grissom misses.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone slips under a jab from Grissom.
Grissom misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Grissom.
Stone slips under a jab.
Grissom swinging wildly here.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Grissom misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grissom misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grissom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grissom throws a front kick that sends Stone stumbling back into the cage.
Stone throws a series of punches but Grissom avoids them all with ease.
Grissom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Grissom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good shot there by Grissom.
Grissom lands with a cross.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grissom cracks Stone with a good jab.
Grissom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grissom.
Stone misses with a double jab.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Grissom looks to land a combination. Stone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grissom.
Grissom throws a big shot that misses.
Grissom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Grissom misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
Stone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Grissom moved out of range nicely.
Grissom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grissom dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Grissom lands a two punch combo.
Stone throws a right and a left that Grissom avoids nicely.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Grissom.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Grissom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grissom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Grissom misses the target.
Grissom misses with a double jab.
Stone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jim Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone dodges the punch combination from Grissom.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Grissom ducks down to avoid it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Grissom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jenkins
vs
Salvador

187 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

222 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lloyd Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.

Jenkins is working for a kimura but Salvador is defending it quite comfortably.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins throwing shots but Salvador is blocking nicely.

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

Salvador looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenkins is controlling the pace.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Salvador is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Salvador is defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salvador misses with a takedown attempt

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salvador won't be happy with that.

Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvador's legs.
Salvador is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins stands up.

Jenkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jenkins tries to advance to mount but Salvador denies him.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
Salvador is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Salvador's head but Salvador avoids it well.

Jenkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salvador has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jenkins but great work by Salvador.

Salvador tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins tries to buck Salvador off but Salvador is having none of it.

Salvador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Salvador shoots and misses

and Jenkins counters with a single leg into guard. Salvador didn't expect that.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins working the body and head with strikes.
Salvador avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jenkins.
Salvador takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvador keeps working.
Salvador is breathing heavily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

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

Sakatoushi
vs
Tambling

183 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

166 cm
21
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makanre Sakatoushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Tambling!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tambling has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Tambling with that takedown attempt.
Sakatoushi misses with a low kick.
Tambling shoots in and drives through. Sakatoushi sprawls well.
Makanre Sakatoushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Tambling.
Sakatoushi works Tambling's body with a nice hook.
Sakatoushi looks to throw the jab but Tambling is out of range.
Sakatoushi tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tambling drops his hands momentarily and Sakatoushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tambling closes the distance and clinches up with Sakatoushi, looking for a takedown. Tambling pushes Sakatoushi against the cage but Sakatoushi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tambling shoots in but Sakatoushi avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Sakatoushi lands but Tambling takes it in his stride.
Sakatoushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakatoushi throws a hook but Tambling blocks it.
Tambling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tambling shoots in for a double leg but Sakatoushi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakatoushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tambling checks a low kick from Sakatoushi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakatoushi misses with a hook.
Tambling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakatoushi throws a combination. Tambling tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tambling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakatoushi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tambling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tambling blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakatoushi throws a head kick but Tambling moves out of range.
Tambling fails with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tambling checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sakatoushi.
Tambling checks a leg kick.
Sakatoushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tambling was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakatoushi.
Sakatoushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tambling.
Tambling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakatoushi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakatoushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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.
Sakatoushi tries to land a front kick but Tambling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakatoushi misses with a body kick.

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

Tambling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sakatoushi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tambling's guard! Nice work there by Sakatoushi!
Tambling wants to sweep here but Sakatoushi controlling him for the moment.
Sakatoushi wants to control from the top but Tambling keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tambling controlling the position.
Sakatoushi trying to control but Tambling is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sakatoushi lands a high kick!
Tambling shoots in for a takedown but Sakatoushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tambling tries for a takedown but Sakatoushi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tambling checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Sakatoushi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tambling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakatoushi avoids it really well and circles away.
Makanre Sakatoushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Tambling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tambling gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambling is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sakatoushi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tambling.

Tambling goes for an armbar but Sakatoushi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sakatoushi.
Sakatoushi tries to stand but Tambling is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tambling looking to control.
Tambling wants to sweep here but Sakatoushi controlling him for the moment.
Tambling being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakatoushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tambling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tambling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakatoushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakatoushi wants to control from the top but Tambling keeps moving.
Tambling is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tambling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakatoushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakatoushi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makanre Sakatoushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakatoushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakatoushi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tambling backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Sakatoushi scores with a four punch combination!
Sakatoushi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tambling fails with the takedown.
Sakatoushi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakatoushi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakatoushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tambling circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakatoushi swings for the body but Tambling moves out of range.
Sakatoushi leaves Tambling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakatoushi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tambling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tambling shoots in for a takedown but Sakatoushi shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakatoushi misses the target.
No luck for Tambling with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makanre Sakatoushi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sakatoushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tambling blocks a jab.
Tambling shoots in but no luck this time.
Tambling defending well as Sakatoushi loads up on a big left hand.

Tambling scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Tambling seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Sakatoushi has recovered full guard.
Tambling tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakatoushi is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tambling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambling tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakatoushi is retaining full guard.

Tambling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sakatoushi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tambling, into his guard.
Tambling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakatoushi looking to sit in guard and control but Tambling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tambling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sakatoushi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tambling has Sakatoushi in his guard.
Tambling is trying to keep Sakatoushi in close.
Sakatoushi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sakatoushi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tambling manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Tambling goes for an armbar but Sakatoushi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sakatoushi.

Sakatoushi gets to his feet - Tambling follows without any prompting.
Tambling shoots in but Sakatoushi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakatoushi.
Tambling has a takedown stuffed.
Makanre Sakatoushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Tambling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tambling ducks under a wild hook from Sakatoushi.
Tambling blocks a head kick by Sakatoushi.
Makanre Sakatoushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakatoushi throws a nice looking combination but Tambling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakatoushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tambling.
Makanre Sakatoushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tambling shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakatoushi sprawls well. He's pushed Tambling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakatoushi throws a leg kick but Tambling checks it.
Tambling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakatoushi swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tambling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakatoushi tries to avoid it but Tambling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakatoushi to the ground. Sakatoushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakatoushi throws a nice head kick!
Ben Tambling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakatoushi misses with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Sakatoushi.
Sakatoushi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to de liver by Sakatoushi. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakatoushi.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makanre Sakatoushi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abodohl Makadabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Patriarca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Raymond Patriarca enters the cage!

Makadabi
vs
Patriarca

170 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abodohl Makadabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Patriarca!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patriarca stuns Makadabi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Makadabi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Makadabi content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Makadabi.
Makadabi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Patriarca because Makadabi loaded up on that one.
Makadabi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Patriarca tries to reverse the position but Makadabi maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makadabi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Patriarca hang on?
Makadabi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makadabi with shots to the head and body - Patriarca looks very uncomfortable down there.

Patriarca is rocked!
Makadabi controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patriarca wants to control but Makadabi is having none of it.
Makadabi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Makadabi lands with some strikes.
Makadabi controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Patriarca hang on?
Makadabi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makadabi 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.
Makadabi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Patriarca for as long as he can get away with.
Makadabi with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi with the ground and pound from mount.
Patriarca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makadabi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patriarca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makadabi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Makadabi lands a nice shot to the head.
Makadabi controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Abodohl Makadabi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Patriarca is looking to slow Makadabi down with leg kicks.
Patriarca slaps away a takedown attempt from Makadabi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patriarca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patriarca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Patriarca.
Raymond Patriarca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patriarca connects with a looping right hand.
Makadabi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makadabi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makadabi wants to land a leg kick but Patriarca is out of range.
Makadabi on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Makadabi clinches up with Patriarca and pushes him back against the cage.
Makadabi can't get the takedown.
Makadabi is breathing heavily.
Patriarca fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abodohl Makadabi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Patriarca cracks a nice hook into Makadabi's ribs.
Makadabi shoots in for a double leg but Patriarca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patriarca throws a series of punches but Makadabi moves out of range.
Patriarca clobbers Makadabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Patriarca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Patriarca lands a jab to Makadabi's midsection.
Patriarca clobbers Makadabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Patriarca looks to land a combination. Makadabi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Patriarca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patriarca scores with a three punch combo!
Patriarca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makadabi at a distance.
Patriarca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makadabi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patriarca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makadabi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makadabi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makadabi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abodohl Makadabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patriarca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Patriarca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Patriarca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Makadabi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Makadabi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Patriarca is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Makadabi avoids the attempt from Patriarca to control.
Makadabi looking to control but Patriarca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makadabi unloads with some shots from mount but Patriarca bucks and avoids them well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patriarca is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Patriarca is trying to escape the mount.
Makadabi is trying to control here but Patriarca has managed to regain half guard.
Patriarca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Patriarca misses with a wild combination.
Patriarca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Makadabi rushes Patriarca and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriarca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makadabi walks away with a smile on his face. Patriarca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patriarca looks to land a combination. Makadabi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Patriarca looks to land a combination. Makadabi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Patriarca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makadabi misses the jab.
Patriarca stalks Makadabi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makadabi's face. Makadabi staggers backwards, shaken.
Patriarca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makadabi walks into a straight right hand from Patriarca.
Makadabi walks into a straight right hand from Patriarca.
Makadabi walks into a stiff left hand from Patriarca.
Patriarca jabs Makadabi right on the nose. Makadabi blinks but takes it well.
Patriarca stuffs the takedown.
Makadabi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patriarca scores with a one two! Makadabi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Patriarca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patriarca lunges at Makadabi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makadabi's hand.
Patriarca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makadabi backs up against the cage.
Makadabi shoots in for a takedown but Patriarca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makadabi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Patriarca lands a nice shot to the body.
Patriarca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makadabi backs up against the cage.
Makadabi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patriarca lands a really nice looking cross but Makadabi seems unphased.
Patriarca scores with a nice body kick.
Patriarca stuns Makadabi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patriarca is working the combinations to good effect here.
Patriarca scores with a sloppy right hand. Makadabi should have avoided that one.
Patriarca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patriarca connects with a nice looking jab.
Patriarca 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.

Raymond Patriarca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Makadabi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patriarca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Patriarca stuns Makadabi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patriarca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abodohl Makadabi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patriarca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makadabi.
Patriarca lunges at Makadabi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makadabi's hand.
Makadabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patriarca was well out of range. Poor timing from Makadabi.
Patriarca throws a nice looking combination but Makadabi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patriarca lunges at Makadabi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makadabi's hand.
Patriarca misses with a two punch combination.
Patriarca punishes Makadabi's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makadabi shoots in and drives through. Patriarca sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Patriarca.
Makadabi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patriarca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Patriarca with a nice cross.
Makadabi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Patriarca avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriarca throws a nice looking combination but Makadabi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patriarca looks to land a combination. Makadabi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makadabi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patriarca scores with a nice strike.
Makadabi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abodohl Makadabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makadabi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Patriarca.
Patriarca connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Patriarca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patriarca.
Makadabi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patriarca tries to avoid it but Makadabi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patriarca to the ground. Patriarca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makadabi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by Patriarca.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Patriarca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makadabi doesn't seem phased though.
Makadabi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patriarca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patriarca wants it to stay on the feet.
Makadabi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Patriarca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makadabi's hands.
Patriarca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Patriarca gets caught flat footed, as Makadabi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makadabi pushes down on Patriarca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Patriarca tries to get to full guard but Makadabi has control of the leg.
Makadabi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Makadabi trying to control from Patriarca's half guard. Patriarca has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Patriarca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makadabi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patriarca is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patriarca holds on and takes a little breather.
Makadabi trying to control but Patriarca is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patriarca working a defensive guard here.
Makadabi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patriarca trying to control the position here.
Patriarca keeping moving, preventing Makadabi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patriarca has control of Makadabi's left arm, preventing Makadabi from doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Patriarca!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hitman
vs
Johnson

225 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

160 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Hitman is rocked!

It looks like Henry Hitman has been cut.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Oh Hitman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitman is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Johnson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hitman crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hitman's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jackson orfundu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vhay See Phuther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jackson orfundu looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

orfundu
vs
See Phuther

191 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
264 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jackson orfundu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vhay See Phuther!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
orfundu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phuther is fending him off so far but orfundu persists. Nope, Phuther circles away and we're back to standing.
jackson orfundu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phuther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phuther tries to clinch but orfundu moves out of range.
Phuther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but orfundu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phuther connects with a high kick.

It looks like jackson orfundu has been cut.
orfundu is breathing heavily.
orfundu has a takedown stuffed.
Phuther wants to clinch up but orfundu keeps it at a distance.
Phuther tries to clinch up.
Phuther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but orfundu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phuther tries to clinch up but orfundu circles away and keeps his distance.
orfundu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jackson orfundu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
orfundu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phuther sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten orfundu somewhat.
Phuther moves in looking to clinch but orfundu pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phuther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
orfundu keeps the fight on the outside.
orfundu shoots in for a takedown but Phuther shows good takedown defense.
Phuther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but orfundu paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Phuther throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as orfundu stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Phuther follows into mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuther can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as orfundu is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuther won't let orfundu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Phuther is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Phuther tries to control but orfundu wriggling away.
orfundu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two 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.
Phuther is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
orfundu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Phuther wants to stand but orfundu is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Phuther trying to control but he's not successful this time.
orfundu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
orfundu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Phuther trying to control but orfundu is having none of it.
orfundu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuther wants to get back to his feet but orfundu is holding on tight.
orfundu wants to try and get back to his feet.

orfundu bucks up and throws Phuther to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Phuther gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phuther has momentary wrist control but orfundu slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
orfundu scoring with some ground and pound.
orfundu stands up over Phuther, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
orfundu is looking to work some ground and pound but Phuther has wrist control.
orfundu prevents Phuther from getting back to his feet.
orfundu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
orfundu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
orfundu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phuther's head.
orfundu is in close to Phuther's body, working some short punches and elbows.
orfundu is looking to work some ground and pound but Phuther has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
orfundu shoots for a double leg takedown but Phuther sprawls well. He's pushed orfundu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
orfundu tries for a takedown but Phuther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
orfundu has a takedown stuffed.
Phuther leaves orfundu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vhay See Phuther dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jackson orfundu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

orfundu fails with a takedown attempt.
Vhay See Phuther is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
orfundu tries for a takedown but Phuther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phuther throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by orfundu.
Phuther closes the distance and lands a one-two.
orfundu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phuther is fending him off so far but orfundu persists. Nope, Phuther circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jackson orfundu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
orfundu takes a kick to the side of the head.
orfundu swats away the attempt to clinch by Phuther.
Phuther fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. orfundu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Phuther drives through and clinches with orfundu against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phuther scores with a knee to the head.
Phuther lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phuther wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phuther avoiding damage as orfundu throws knees to the body.
Phuther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuther tries to break the clinch but orfundu is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phuther managing to block the knees to the body from orfundu.
Phuther looking to slow down the pace here.
Phuther tries a knee to the head but orfundu blocks it.
Phuther wants to break free but orfundu has control.
Phuther avoiding damage as orfundu throws knees to the body.
orfundu tries to land knees in the clinch but Phuther avoids the damage to the body.
orfundu tries to land knees in the clinch but Phuther avoids the damage to the body.
orfundu missing with knees to the body.
Phuther on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phuther can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
orfundu missing with knees to the body.
Phuther has had enough of the clinch but orfundu keeps him there for the moment.

That's two 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.
Phuther takes a knee to the side of the body.
orfundu tries to land knees in the clinch but Phuther avoids the damage to the body.
Phuther is trying to stall.
orfundu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phuther.
Phuther managing to block the knees to the body from orfundu.
orfundu crunches a lovely knee into Phuther's ribcage.
orfundu trying to land knees to the body.
orfundu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phuther avoids it.
Phuther avoiding damage as orfundu throws knees to the body.
orfundu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
orfundu lands a good knee to the midsection. Phuther won't want to take too many of those.
Phuther can't break the clinch.
orfundu trying to land knees to the body.
Phuther wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phuther avoiding damage as orfundu throws knees to the body.
orfundu tries to land knees in the clinch but Phuther avoids the damage to the body.
orfundu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phuther avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
orfundu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phuther avoids it.
orfundu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phuther.
Phuther is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phuther wants to break free but orfundu has control.
orfundu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phuther avoids it.
Phuther on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
orfundu lands a knee to the body.
Phuther managing to block the knees to the body from orfundu.
Phuther avoiding damage as orfundu throws knees to the body.
Phuther stalling in the clinch but orfundu improves position.
Phuther avoiding damage as orfundu throws knees to the body.
Phuther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phuther tries to stall but orfundu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
orfundu missing with knees to the body.
Phuther looking to slow down the pace here.
Phuther tries a knee to the head but orfundu blocks it.

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.
Phuther is trying to maintain a safe position but orfundu gets an underhook and turns Phuther into the cage.
Phuther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phuther on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
orfundu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phuther is defending well for now.
Phuther avoiding damage as orfundu throws knees to the body.
Phuther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phuther avoiding damage as orfundu throws knees to the body.
orfundu tries to land knees in the clinch but Phuther avoids the damage to the body.
Phuther managing to block the knees to the body from orfundu.
Phuther on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phuther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phuther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phuther wants to get back to striking at distance but orfundu won't allow it.
orfundu tries to land knees in the clinch but Phuther avoids the damage to the body.
orfundu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phuther is defending well for now.
orfundu tries to land knees in the clinch but Phuther avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vhay See Phuther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jackson orfundu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Phuther stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phuther wants it to stay on the feet.
orfundu shoots for a takedown but Phuther saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
orfundu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuther fails in his attempt to clinch.
orfundu dives in and grabs Phuther's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phuther pushes down on orfundu's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jackson orfundu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phuther!
orfundu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phuther is looking to clinch but orfundu is avoiding it.
orfundu shoots in but no luck this time.
Phuther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuther is looking to clinch.
orfundu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
orfundu tries for a takedown but Phuther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
orfundu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
orfundu keeps the fight on the outside.
orfundu has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
orfundu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuther tries to clinch there but orfundu circles away.
Vhay See Phuther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from orfundu is defended easily by Phuther.
orfundu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phuther tries to clinch up.
Phuther doesn't manage to clinch there - orfundu circles away.
orfundu fails with a takedown attempt.
Phuther lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

orfundu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
orfundu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phuther knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
orfundu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phuther pushes orfundu off looking to stand but orfundu dives back in and keeps control.
orfundu slips a nice elbow through Phuther's hands, connecting with Phuther's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
orfundu lands with a punch from half guard.
Phuther is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
orfundu working the head and body with strikes.
orfundu working Phuther over with strikes.
Phuther on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
orfundu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
orfundu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phuther with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
orfundu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
orfundu lands with a punch from half guard.
orfundu lands with a punch from half guard.
orfundu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phuther with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phuther wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
orfundu working Phuther over with strikes.
orfundu prevents Phuther from standing back up.
orfundu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phuther is trying to defend against the ground and pound but orfundu scores with a couple of nice shots.
orfundu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
orfundu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
orfundu working Phuther over with strikes.
Phuther is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. orfundu lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. orfundu lands a nice short elbow.
Phuther has hold of orfundu's hands but orfundu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
orfundu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
orfundu working over Phuther with some ground and pound. Phuther looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
orfundu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
orfundu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phuther is trying to defend against the ground and pound but orfundu scores with a couple of nice shots.
orfundu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phuther is trying to stand.
Phuther is trying to defend against the ground and pound but orfundu scores with a couple of nice shots.
orfundu drops an elbow to the side of Phuther's head.
orfundu working Phuther over with strikes.
orfundu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
orfundu working the head and body with strikes.
Phuther is trying to stand back up but orfundu is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but jackson orfundu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on jackson orfundu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Phuther slaps away a takedown attempt from orfundu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phuther lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Phuther lands with a straight right. orfundu didn't see that one coming.
Phuther lands with a slapping head kick.

Phuther takes the fight into the clinch.
Phuther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phuther wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phuther is trying to stall.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vhay See Phuther.
No luck with that takedown attempt from orfundu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
orfundu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jackson orfundu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
orfundu circles away from the clinch attempt.
orfundu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phuther is fending him off so far but orfundu persists. Nope, Phuther circles away and we're back to standing.
Phuther moves in looking to clinch but orfundu pushes him off.
orfundu shoots in for a takedown but Phuther shows good takedown defense.
Phuther fails with an attempt to clinch.
orfundu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phuther as he avoids it easily.
A head kick from Phuther lands but orfundu takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from orfundu is defended easily by Phuther.
orfundu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
orfundu closes the distance and clinches up with Phuther, looking for a takedown. orfundu pushes Phuther against the cage but Phuther circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Phuther coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
orfundu shoots in looking for a takedown. Phuther tries to sprawl out of it but orfundu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phuther manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

orfundu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
orfundu postures up and lands a big shot to Phuther's brow.
orfundu throwing strikes from guard but Phuther blocks nicely.
Phuther wants to stand but orfundu is controlling the position.
orfundu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
orfundu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
orfundu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
orfundu scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
orfundu dives in and grabs Phuther's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phuther pushes down on orfundu's head and hops out.
orfundu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phuther tries to avoid it but orfundu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phuther to the ground. Phuther escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phuther with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
orfundu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
orfundu keeps the fight on the outside.
orfundu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phuther circles away.
Phuther doesn't manage to clinch there - orfundu circles away.
orfundu fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by orfundu or perhaps it was just good defense by Phuther which made him look bad.

orfundu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phuther was covering up waiting for the punch and orfundu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phuther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
orfundu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
orfundu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
orfundu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
orfundu is in close to Phuther's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Phuther is looking to stand up but orfundu isn't so interested in that idea.
orfundu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
orfundu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phuther tries to close the distance and clinch but orfundu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
orfundu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phuther stuffs the takedown.
Phuther slaps away a takedown attempt from orfundu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
orfundu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phuther as he avoids it easily.
orfundu shoots in for a takedown but Phuther shows good takedown defense.
Phuther tries to clinch but orfundu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vhay See Phuther dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on jackson orfundu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

orfundu 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.
Phuther wants to stand but orfundu is controlling the position.
Phuther is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
orfundu cracks Phuther with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells orfundu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
orfundu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Phuther is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst orfundu is controlling him.
orfundu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
orfundu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
orfundu works over Phuther with some ground and pound from guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
orfundu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phuther works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuther is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst orfundu is controlling him.
orfundu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
orfundu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
orfundu scoring with punches to the head and body.
orfundu works over Phuther with some ground and pound from guard.
orfundu is in close to Phuther's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Phuther working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from orfundu.
Phuther wants to stand and escape but orfundu is having none of it.
orfundu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells orfundu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
orfundu scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Phuther wants to stand up but orfundu is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
orfundu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phuther tries to clinch up.

orfundu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
orfundu works over Phuther with some ground and pound from guard.
orfundu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
orfundu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phuther is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst orfundu is controlling him.
orfundu scoring with punches to the head and body.
orfundu chips away with some ground and pound.
orfundu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
orfundu throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phuther leaves orfundu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
orfundu shoots for a takedown but Phuther saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jackson orfundu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
orfundu tries for a takedown but Phuther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phuther displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from orfundu.
orfundu fails to land the takedown.
orfundu shoots for a double leg takedown but Phuther sprawls well. He's pushed orfundu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phuther doesn't manage to clinch there - orfundu circles away.
Phuther stalks orfundu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into orfundu's face. orfundu staggers backwards, shaken.
Phuther fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phuther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phuther doesn't manage to clinch there - orfundu circles away.
orfundu swats away the attempt to clinch by Phuther.
orfundu looks for a takedown but Phuther sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuther moves in looking to clinch but orfundu pushes him off.
Phuther moves in looking to clinch but orfundu pushes him off.

orfundu scores with a takedown into Phuther's guard.
Phuther utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
orfundu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
orfundu cracks Phuther with a solid left hand.
orfundu 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.
orfundu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phuther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
orfundu connects with a couple of short punches.
orfundu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
jackson orfundu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vhay See Phuther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phuther working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from orfundu.

And that's the end of the fight!
jackson orfundu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phuther 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vhay See Phuther!
Vhay See Phuther is the new heavyweight champion!