WFC 49: Henson vs. Miyata PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dos Santos's choice of entrance music: No Church In The Wind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burns
vs
Dos Santos

193 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

196 cm
27
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Santos.
Burns takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dos Santos - the referee stops the clock and Burns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dos Santos. Burns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos's coach down at Team Finland was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dos Santos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Burns shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Santos is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dos Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Santos tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Burns lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns lands with a hook. Dos Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Dos Santos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Burns connects with the punch.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns misses with a double jab.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!

Burns gets a double leg takedown into Dos Santos's guard.

Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burns landing with the ground and pound.
Burns works over Dos Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns 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.
Burns passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.
Burns is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.

Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Burns there.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Brian Burns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burns gets a double leg takedown into Dos Santos's guard.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns landing some decent shots from guard.
Brian Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.

Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos scores with a head kick. Burns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Burns lands the left hand.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burns wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.

Burns tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burns landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Burns trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
Burns lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dos Santos is not content to let Burns control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.

Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a sweep but Burns has mounted him!
Dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Burns wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Burns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?

Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Dos Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Burns to get to half guard.
Burns is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.
Burns 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.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns controlling the action here.

Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns working over Dos Santos with some ground and pound. Dos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brian Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Burns misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Dos Santos misses.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dos Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Dos Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dos Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns swinging wildly here.

Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Burns wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burns wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Burns is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dos Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns controlling the pace.
Oscar Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Burns!
In his post fight interview, Brian Burns started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crack Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Li
vs
Hack

175 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

175 cm
27
166 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crack Hack!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Hack gets a clinch.
Hack tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hack.
Hack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Li wants to break free but Hack has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hack.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hack throws an elbow but misses.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hack trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Li takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Hack throws an elbow but it misses.
Hack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Hack misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li's brow.
Li avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.
Hack keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hack pulls guard.
Li passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hack wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack is looking for a sweep.
Li tries to advance to mount but can't.
Li controlling from side mount.

Li decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Hack shoots in.
Jet Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Hack.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Li.
Li throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hack holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Hack has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Hack.

Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hack moves away.
Li stuns Hack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li throws a series of punches but Hack avoids them all with ease.
Hack tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li throws a hook but Hack avoids it easily.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li misses with a looping right.
Hack tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
It looked like Li was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hack.
Li shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Li attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hack fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Hack avoids the body shot from Li.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hack has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hack lands an elbow inside.
Li is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Hack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Li throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hack's head.
Li scores with a body shot.
Hack doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Hack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jet Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li throws a body punch but Hack moves out of range.
Li throws a leg kick but Hack sees it coming and moves out of range.

Hack 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.
Hack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Li manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Li looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hack is working an open guard so Li takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hack.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hack fails with a takedown attempt.

Hack throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Li tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hack is in Li's guard.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Hack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Li stands up from Hack's guard - Li perhaps looking for a knockout.

Hack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Hack has the dominant position.
Hack misses with the head strike.
Hack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jet Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Hack.
Hack looking for a takedown.
Li blocks an elbow strike.
Hack swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li avoids the elbow strike from Hack, against the cage.
Hack throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li swinging wildly here.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Jet Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hack.
Li goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Li if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Li.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hack darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Hack into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Li. Hack shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hack misses with a takedown
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Hack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Hack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hack won't allow Li to get back to his feet.
Hack postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Li decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li checks a low kick from Hack.
Hack doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Li on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Hack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Li can't break the clinch.
Li avoids a wild elbow strike from Hack.
Li is trying to push Hack away but Hack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Hack missing with knees to the body.
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li's brow.
Crack Hack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hack lands an elbow inside.
Hack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack throws a head punch that misses.

Hack manages to pull guard.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li won't allow Hack to sweep him here.
Hack has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li trying to control but Hack is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hack has control of Li's left arm, preventing Li from doing any damage.
Crack Hack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hack wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack working a defensive guard here.
Li is looking to stand up but Hack won't let him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hack moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Hack is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hack is defended easily by Li.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Jet Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Hack.
Li takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Li tries to sprawl but Hack drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Li wants to control but Hack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li is doing well to control the position and prevent Hack from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
Li moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Li pushes Hack off and gets back to his feet.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Hack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Li misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li throws a low kick but Hack moves out of range easily.
Li scores with the left hand. Hack knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li misses with a straight right.
Hack shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crack Hack.
I think Hack 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Hack!
Our winner, Crack Hack, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes into the arena with Bronson Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Jack Bronson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bronson
vs
Li

190 cm
32
240 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

180 cm
25
230 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Li!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bronson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Li working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is pulling down on Li's head. It's preventing any offense from Li, at least for the moment.
Bronson trying to control the position.
Li works over Bronson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bronson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bronson looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is in close to Bronson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Bronson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bronson's head.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Bronson blocks nicely.

Bronson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
Li distracts Bronson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.

Li has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bronson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Li is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bronson pulls down on the head and he's put Li to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Bronson!
Jack Bronson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulquiorra Segura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulquiorra Segura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Segura
vs
Georges

183 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Walhalla Clothing + 10 % LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulquiorra Segura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georges lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Ulquiorra Segura has been cut.
A big right from Georges misses.
Georges looks to land a left hand but Segura moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Georges.
Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Segura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guy Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Segura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Segura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Georges tried to score with a low kick but Segura checks it.
Georges bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Georges misses.
Georges misses with a body shot.
Georges throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Segura has closed the distance and engaged Georges in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Georges.
Georges throws a head punch that misses.

Georges manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Georges misses.
Segura tries to counter with a takedown but Georges is quick to defend against it.
Georges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Segura.
Georges getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Georges swats away the attempt to clinch by Segura.
Segura is looking to clinch but Georges is avoiding it.
Georges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Georges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Georges uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Georges feints and as Segura raises his hands in defense, Georges changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Segura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Segura keeping full guard, as Georges tries to pass.

Segura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Georges from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Segura wants to sweep here but Georges controlling him for the moment.

Georges drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Georges jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Segura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Georges wants to control from the top but Segura keeps moving.

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

Segura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Georges's half guard.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Georges keeps working.
Segura is really struggling to control Georges but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura is taking a breather. Georges says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Georges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Segura pulls his head out easily.

Georges looking for submissions off his back.
Segura passes to full mount!
Georges is trying to escape the mount.
Segura tries to control but Georges wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Segura.
Georges is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Segura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Georges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ulquiorra Segura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Segura trying to control but Georges is working from the bottom.

Georges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Segura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Segura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Segura forces his way into half guard.
Georges makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Georges.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Georges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Georges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Segura keeping moving, preventing Georges from controlling successfully.
Segura working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Georges from controlling successfully.
Segura is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Segura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Georges actively working from the bottom here.
Segura slips a nice elbow through Georges's hands, connecting with Georges's forehead.
Segura is trying to control. Georges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Georges is pressing down on Segura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Segura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Georges is keeping the position for now.

Georges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Segura defends well.
Segura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Georges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Georges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Segura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segura wants to control from the top but Georges keeps moving.

Georges looking for a guillotine here but Segura defends easily.
Georges keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Segura postures up.

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.
Georges can't keep his opponent in guard - Segura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Georges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Segura trying to control the action but Georges is working from the bottom.
Segura is pressing down on Georges's thigh, looking to free his foot. Georges is holding on for now.
Segura controlling the pace.

Georges looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Georges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Segura pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulquiorra Segura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Segura'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Georges looks to land a left hand but Segura moved out of range nicely.
Segura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guy Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Georges lands with a cross.
Good work by Segura as he checks the leg kick.
Georges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georges is trying to counter with his kicks.
Georges scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Segura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Georges.
Nice uppercut lands for Georges. That snapped Segura's head back.
Segura cracks a nice hook into Georges's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Segura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Georges swivels and escapes.
Georges slips a jab from Segura.
It seemed like Georges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Georges.
Segura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Georges misses with an uppercut.
Segura throws a poor cross that misses
and Georges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Georges fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Georges misses with a wild body shot.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Georges sprawls and moves away.

Segura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Segura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Georges wants to control but Segura postures up.
Georges is trying to improve his position.
Segura trying to control the position but Georges is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Georges tries to bench press Segura off him but Segura keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Segura working away.

Segura swings around for an armbar but Georges sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Segura's guard.
Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Segura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Georges defends well.
Segura trying to keep a closed guard but Georges is proving a slippery customer.
Segura pulls Georges in close to prevent any damage.

Segura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Georges defends it easily.
Segura 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Georges accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Georges trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.

Segura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Georges controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura keeping full guard, as Georges tries to pass.

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 fight!
Guy Georges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Georges 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Georges!
After winning the bout, Guy Georges thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov comes into the arena with "Fade to Black" by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nazarov
vs
Ali

187 cm
28
195 lbs
16 - 8 - 2

188 cm
27
200 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monty Ali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Nazarov finds it's target.
Nazarov lands a jab to the head.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazarov defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali throws a right hand that Nazarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazarov also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali misses with a straight right.

Nazarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ali did well to prevent Nazarov getting side control.
Ali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
Nazarov content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.

Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nazarov is on him like a limpet, forcing Ali back against the cage.

Nazarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Nazarov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazarov digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
A punch combination from Nazarov misses.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Nazarov moved out of range nicely.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Nazarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Ali.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Nazarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarov.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazarov being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ali pushes Nazarov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Nazarov dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Nazarov lands an overhand right.
Nazarov has a takedown stuffed.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazarov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut

and Nazarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ali!
Ali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov'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.

Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Monty Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov connects with a single shot there.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into range.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Ali.
Nazarov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Nazarov tries to counter with a takedown but Ali is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws the left hand but Nazarov avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Nazarov is out of range.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali unleashes a big counter combination but Nazarov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Nazarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nazarov lands with a nice body punch.
Nazarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Ali throws out a counter right but Nazarov avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Ali misses.
Nazarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ali sprawls and moves away.
Nazarov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nazarov with a nice cross.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
A big right from Ali misses.

Ali gets caught flat footed, as Nazarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ali holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Nazarov preventing the sweep.
Nazarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Nazarov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarov stops Ali from standing up.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ali has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nazarov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali jumps guard but Nazarov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Nazarov breaks from the clinch.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarov's shoulder, as Nazarov tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazarov.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nazarov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Nazarov lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.

Nazarov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
Ali wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ali's head.
Ali trying to control here.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarov is keen to just control but Ali is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov is really struggling to control Ali but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Nazarov is controlling him well.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ali wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ali is holding on to half guard well.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarov lands a nice short elbow.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ali is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali 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.
Ali keeping full guard, as Nazarov tries to pass.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Ali manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nazarov prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Nazarov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Nazarov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazarov.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarov.

Ali is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazarov finish him?
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nazarov to keep the fight standing.
Nazarov dips a shoulder and cracks Ali with a mighty uppercut! Ali falls back against the cage and Nazarov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ali is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nazarov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
Our winner, Vadim Nazarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Venom's Theme. Jihad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: America! Fuck Yeah!. Eddie Brock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Brock
vs
Jihad

190 cm
28
260 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

183 cm
27
225 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jihad. That did some damage!
Jihad slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jihad.
A countering left hand to the body from Jihad misses.
Eddie Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jihad moves into the clinch.
Jihad tries to score a body lock takedown but Brock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jihad avoids the elbow strike from Brock, against the cage.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Jihad blocks an elbow strike.
Brock throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jihad.
Brock is working Jihad over against the cage.
Brock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jihad avoids it.
Jihad tries to land knees in the clinch but Brock avoids the damage to the body.
Jihad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Brock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brock working aggressively here.
Brock lands an elbow that stopped Jihad in his tracks for a moment.
Brock misses with an elbow strike.
Brock tries to work over Jihad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brock lands a body shot.

Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brock thumps Jihad with a low kick.
Brock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jihad in his tracks.
Jihad blocks a leg kick.
Jihad is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eddie Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jihad walks into a left hand.
Brock checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad misses with a straight left.
Brock tried to score with a low kick but Jihad checks it.
Brock lunges at Jihad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jihad's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Brock misses.
A head kick misses from Jihad.
Jihad tries to score with a low kick but Brock moves his leg out of the way.
Jihad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brock.
Brock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jihad looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.
Brock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jihad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
Jihad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brock sprawls well. Brock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jihad gets slowly back to his feet.
Jihad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jihad scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Brock tenderised Jihad's leg. Jihad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jihad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brock throws a leg kick but Jihad checks it.
Jihad misses with a straight left.
Jihad throws a poor cross that misses
and Brock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jihad motions for Brock to come forward. Jihad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Jihad ducks down to avoid it.
Brock throws a leg kick but Jihad moved away.
Brock throws a hook but Jihad blocks it.
Brock with a hook.
Brock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a low kick, looking for Jihad's leg but Jihad calmly moves out of range.
Brock throws a series of punches but Jihad avoids them all with ease.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Jihad ducks down to avoid it.
Brock misses with a straight left.
Brock lands with a hook. Jihad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jihad throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jihad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brock but Brock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Jihad.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Jihad throws a lazy head kick
enabling Brock to counter with a crisp jab.
Jihad misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Jihad.
Jihad raises up 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.

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

Brock throws the left hand but Jihad avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Brock.
Brock with a jab.
Jihad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brock misses with a hook. Jihad ducked under it nicely.
Jihad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brock moves out of range as Jihad strikes.
Jihad cracks a nice hook into Brock's ribs.
Jihad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jihad moves away from the strike by Brock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock avoids the head kick by Jihad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brock.
Brock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brock jabs Jihad right on the nose. Jihad blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is looking to slow Jihad down with leg kicks.
Brock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jihad is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Brock.
Jihad throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Jihad throws a big shot that misses.
Jihad misses the shot to the body.
Brock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brock lands a jab.
Jihad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brock misses with a leg kick

and Jihad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brock won't be happy with that.
Brock parries the strikes from Jihad easily there. Jihad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brock to escape.

Jihad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brock, who protects the arm well.
Jihad scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock pushes Jihad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jihad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brock defending against the ground and pound.
Jihad working the ground and pound but Brock is defending the strikes.
Jihad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jihad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jihad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jihad wants to control but Brock is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad prevents Brock from escaping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eddie Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock lands with a right hand.
Jihad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jihad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jihad! But no joy.
Jihad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jihad blocks a leg kick.
Brock lands with a right hand.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jihad can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Brock.
A jab from Brock finds it's way through Jihad's defenses.
Jihad slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Brock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jihad will feel that in the morning.

Jihad gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jihad avoids a wild elbow strike from Brock.
Brock throws an elbow but it misses.
Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock misses with a punch on the inside.
Brock tries to circle away but Jihad has him pinned against the cage.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Brock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brock misses with a looping right.
Brock misses with a hook. Jihad ducked under it nicely.
Jihad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jihad ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Jihad feints a counter leg kick.
Brock lands an overhand right.
Brock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jihad.
An inside leg kick from Jihad misses.
Brock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jihad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brock lands with a kick to the temple. Jihad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jihad throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock cracks Jihad with a good jab.
Brock walks into a left hand.
Jihad tries to clinch up
and Brock counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jihad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brock lands a head shot.
Jihad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Brock finds it's target.
Brock scores with a jab to the head.
Brock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jihad moves away from the strike by Brock.
Jihad swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Jihad shoots in looking for a takedown. Brock tries to sprawl out of it but Jihad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brock lands a jab.
Mohammed Jihad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jihad is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Brock misses with a hook. Jihad ducked under it nicely.
Brock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brock duly obliges.
Brock throws a head kick that Jihad semi-blocks.
Brock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jihad.
Jihad checks a low kick from Brock.
Good leg kick by Brock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jihad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brock lands a head shot.
Brock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jihad checks it well.
Jihad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad checks a low kick from Brock.
Jihad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jihad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Brock throws a shot from downtown. Jihad moves away and avoids it.
Brock missing with a left hand there. Jihad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jihad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jihad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brock as he avoids it easily.
Jihad ducks right into an uppercut from Brock.
Brock throws a leg kick but Jihad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jihad throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
Brock misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Brock.
The fighters circling - Jihad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jihad checks a leg kick nicely.
Jihad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
Jihad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brock!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jihad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brock throws an off balance right hand
and Jihad counters with a left and a right that stings Brock.
A head kick misses from Jihad.
Brock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brock scores with a hook.
Brock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jihad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jihad. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brock, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eddie Brock waved his t-shirt featuring Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199's logo in front of the cameras.
Mohammed Jihad spoke after the fight, saying 'Well...shit!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Mason is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mason
vs
Wallace

205 cm
27
291 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

187 cm
27
269 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Mason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wallace.

Wallace gets caught napping as Mason dives in and scores a takedown. Wallace manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.

Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Wallace has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mason doesn't defend quickly enough and Wallace has managed to lock this one up! Can Mason escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wallace on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Wallace!
Russell Wallace is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Russell Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boa - Energetic. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Henson
vs
Miyata

180 cm
27
153 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

171 cm
27
153 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Henson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson throws a jab when Miyata was well out of range.
Henson misses with a looping right.
Miyata feints the counter takedown.
Henson misses with a hook.
Henson misses with a two punch combination.
Bradley Henson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson swings widly with a right hand
and Miyata counters with a right hand to the body.

Miyata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henson being controlled for a moment.
Henson is trying to control Miyata's posture but Miyata avoids it.
Henson gets back to half guard.
Henson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyata content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Miyata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Henson is trying to control but can't.
Miyata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Henson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyata pulls his head out easily.

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.
Henson wants to improve his position but Miyata is controlling well.
Henson trying to hold on to Miyata's head to control him but Miyata postures up.
Henson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miyata jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson struggling a bit here.
Henson tries to buck Miyata off but Miyata is having none of it.
Miyata just content to control the position.
Henson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miyata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata wants to control but Henson is keeping him busy.
Henson regains half guard.
Miyata is trying to control the action in half guard but Henson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyata tries to pass to full mount but Henson defends it.
Henson gets back to full guard.
Henson trying to control the position.
Henson 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.

Henson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Henson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyata defends it easily.
Henson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Miyata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Miyata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henson connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henson wants to control from the top but Miyata keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Miyata 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.

Henson with a jab.
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Henson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyata's waist but Miyata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henson off to one side.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Henson.
Miyata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Henson defends it well.
A shot to the body from Henson misses

so Miyata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Henson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyata looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson can't do much from the bottom here.
Henson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyata off and has taken his back!
Miyata staying busy and making it hard for Henson to control.
Miyata is covering up but some of the strikes from Henson are getting through and doing damage.
Miyata is really stuck here.
Henson is controlling the position but Miyata somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Henson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miyata 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.
Henson is stalling here. Miyata is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miyata has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Henson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henson regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henson is not content to let Miyata control the position.
Henson wants to get back to full guard.
Miyata is thwarting Henson's attempts to control the position.
Miyata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is thwarting Henson's attempts to control the position.
Miyata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyata is taking a breather. Henson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Henson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henson.
Miyata trying to control but Henson is working from the bottom.

Henson is looking for a triangle but Miyata pushes his legs off easily.
Henson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Henson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.
Miyata cracks Henson with a solid left hand.

Henson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyata passes into half guard.
Henson is not content to let Miyata control the position.
Henson tries to get to full guard but Miyata has control of the leg.
Henson gets back to full guard.
Henson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henson, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henson keeping full guard, as Miyata tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henson looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
A big right from Henson misses.
Miyata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miyata lands with a nice combination. Henson backs away looking to recover.
Henson misses with a jab to the body
and Miyata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miyata on the side of the head.
Henson missing with a left hand there. Miyata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyata defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Kira Miyata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
Henson misses with an uppercut
and Miyata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henson moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henson misses with a looping left.
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henson.
Miyata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henson.
Miyata throws a leg kick
and Miyata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henson misses with a right hand

and Miyata counters with a takedown into side control.
Miyata trying to control the action but Henson is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Miyata's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miyata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henson keeps working.
Henson tries to bench press Miyata off him but Miyata keeps the position.
Henson is working hard here to advance position.
Miyata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henson keeps working.
Miyata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to advance to mount but Henson denies him.
You can see the frustration on Henson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henson is trying to work for a sweep but Miyata has mounted him!
Henson working to try and regain half guard.
Miyata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyata trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Miyata working for a submission but Henson is keeping him at bay.
Miyata raining down shots from the mount!
Miyata looking to control but Henson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henson working to try and regain half guard.
Henson is in a horrible position here. Miyata smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries to reverse the position but Miyata maintains control.
Henson is squirming around, avoiding Miyata's attempts to control the action.
Henson is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyata has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Miyata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miyata with good strikes from the mount here!
Miyata lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miyata blocks Henson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Miyata looking to control but Henson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyata working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyata pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Miyata really dominated that round.
That's time! Henson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Henson checks the leg kick.
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henson momentarily.
Henson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyata dips to his left and cracks Henson with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.
Henson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Henson misses.
Miyata with the counter takedown but Henson avoids it easily.
Miyata tries to move into range but Henson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henson misses with a lunging right hand
and Miyata counters with a one-two to the body.
Miyata avoids the body shot from Henson.
Miyata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henson throws a right hand that misses
and Miyata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henson throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Miyata feints the counter takedown.
Henson takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Henson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miyata finds it's way round the side to connect with Henson's head.
Henson throws out a loose jab but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henson scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Henson misses the target.
Henson moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Henson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henson.
Henson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miyata momentarily.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Miyata with the counter takedown but Henson avoids it easily.
Henson misses with a body punch

and Miyata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henson won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyata connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henson some visible discomfort.
Miyata trying to control the position but Henson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata gets to mount! Henson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Henson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Miyata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Miyata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miyata thows a huge punch but Henson dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson wants to improve his position but Miyata is controlling well.
Henson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Henson looking for a guillotine here but Miyata defends easily.
Miyata lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Henson is keeping the position.
Miyata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henson looking to control.
Miyata working some strikes from top position.

Miyata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyata has managed to get both his arms back between Henson's legs - danger averted.

Miyata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miyata's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miyata is fighting to break Henson's control of his arms but Henson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyata advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Miyata dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Henson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Henson throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.
Miyata walks into a stiff left hand from Henson.
Henson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyata.
Miyata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyata lands a slapping body shot.
Miyata slips a jab from Henson.
Henson misses with a hook.
Henson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miyata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henson.
Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Henson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
Miyata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyata jabs Henson right on the nose. Henson blinks but takes it well.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
Miyata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donk. Miyata catches Henson right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyata's hands.
Henson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyata misses with a looping right.
Miyata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyata moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyata lands with an uppercut that bounces Henson off the cage and back into range.
Henson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Henson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Miyata struggling a bit here.
Henson is looking to take a break and control but Miyata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyata gets back to half guard.
Bradley Henson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Miyata is staying active underneath Henson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kira Miyata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyata wants to get back to full guard.
Miyata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henson.

Miyata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henson pulls his head out easily.
Henson wants to pass to mount but Miyata is defending the position.

Miyata looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson wants to take a breather but Miyata is having none of it.
Henson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Miyata to regain full guard.
Henson trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Miyata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henson wants to control from the top but Miyata keeps moving.
Henson passes Miyata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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.
Miyata trying to control here.

Henson wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miyata is looking to control Henson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyata avoid being mounted?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miyata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henson, as that shot connected.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henson throws out the jab.
Miyata throws a counter combo.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henson.
Miyata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Henson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henson missing with a left hand there. Miyata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Henson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miyata 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 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
Kira Miyata is the new featherweight champion!
Kira Miyata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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