CCF Midweek Mayhem 183 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Part
vs
Palavra

180 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
35
140 lbs
23 - 28 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Part!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marijo Palavra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Part shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Part showed some decent athleticism there.
Palavra gets back to full guard.
Palavra is controlling Part's posture.
Part has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Part trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palavra pulls Part in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palavra 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.
Part is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palavra pulls Part in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra looking to control.
Part throws a big elbow that misses.
Palavra working a defensive guard here.
Part wants to control from the top but Palavra keeps moving.
Palavra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Part stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palavra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palavra trying to control the position.

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

Palavra tries to sprawl but Part drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Palavra actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra tries to roll over but Part keeps him under control.
Part is looking to advance position but Palavra won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Part is thwarting Palavra's attempts to control the position.
Palavra keeping control of the position.
Part is looking to take a break and control but Palavra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palavra wants to control but Part is keeping busy.
Palavra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra keeping moving, preventing Part from controlling successfully.
Part passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Part trying to control the position but Palavra is working away.
Palavra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Palavra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Part defends it well.
Part is looking to escape.
Part blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palavra.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palavra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Part is staying active underneath Palavra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palavra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Part has managed to free his arm - good work.
Part is looking to control Palavra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Part avoid being mounted?
Palavra trying to control the action but Part is working from the bottom.
Part manages to get to full guard.
Part wants to get back to his feet but Palavra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palavra postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palavra cracks Part with a solid left hand.
Palavra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Palavra working his ground and pound in the gym.
Palavra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Part's head.
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 Chris Part will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Part dives in and scores a takedown into Palavra's guard.
Palavra trying to control the position here.
Part controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Part wanted to stand there but Palavra had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Part postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chris Part overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palavra wants to hit a switch here but Part passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Palavra there!
Palavra looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Part struggling to land strikes to the head as Palavra covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palavra staying busy and making it hard for Part to control.
Palavra is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Part is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Part has the hooks in. Palavra is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Part trying to control.
Part biding his time, looking for the opening.
Palavra is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra trying to control the hands but Part breaks the grip.
Part is hanging on to Palavra's back as he tries to escape.
Part trying to control momentarily.
Part biding his time, looking for the opening.

Part is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Palavra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Palavra right now.
Part trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Palavra's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Palavra prevents Part from getting a body triangle.
Part is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palavra can do to turn this around?
Part keeps control of the position as Palavra tries to break free.
Palavra breaks Part's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Palavra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Palavra wants to control from the top but Part keeps moving.
Palavra is looking to work some ground and pound but Part has wrist control.
Palavra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palavra trying to control but Part is working from the bottom.
Palavra throwing strikes from guard but Part blocks nicely.
Palavra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palavra wants to control from the top but Part keeps moving.
Palavra stops Part from standing up.
Part wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palavra throwing strikes but missing.
Palavra lands a couple of digs.
Palavra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Part's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Palavra 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.

Part is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Part gets underhooks to prevent Palavra's takedown attempt.

Part gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Palavra wants to control but Part is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Part prevents Palavra from improving his position.
Palavra is trying to control but can't.
Part is looking to advance position but Palavra won't allow it.
Palavra is not content to let Part control the position.
Part prevents Palavra from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palavra is pressing down on Part's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Part manages to get himself to full guard.

Part controls Palavra momentarily but Palavra frees himself.
Part looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palavra is one step ahead there.

Palavra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Part is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Part has escaped and now he's on top!

Palavra is trying to control the position but Part postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marijo Palavra!
Marijo Palavra managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Resistance, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crag Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goldsmith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dos Equis. Jonathan Goldsmith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Goldsmith
vs
Hack

180 cm
39
202 lbs
16 - 29 - 0

189 cm
35
197 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crag Hack!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hack clinches with his opponent.
Goldsmith effectively controlling the action here.
Hack working Goldsmith over with knees to the body.
Goldsmith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Goldsmith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hack is trying to stall.

Goldsmith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldsmith wants to get up but he can't break Hack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hack is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hack would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith working a defensive guard here.

Hack stands and steps away. Goldsmith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hack leaves Goldsmith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hack clinches with his opponent.
Hack throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack prevents a body shot from Goldsmith.
Hack connects with a knee to the head.
Goldsmith trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Hack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goldsmith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hack to keep the fight standing.

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

Hack has Goldsmith up against the cage in a clinch.
Hack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goldsmith's efforts to push away.
Goldsmith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldsmith wants to take the fight to the mat but Hack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Goldsmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hack is struggling to control the position.
Goldsmith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.

Hack drops Goldsmith with a big knee straight up the middle! Goldsmith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Hack has managed to clinch.
Goldsmith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goldsmith throws a head punch that misses.
Goldsmith has Hack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goldsmith is leaning against Hack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hack prevents a body shot from Goldsmith.
Hack lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hack leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goldsmith avoids the elbow strike from Hack, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goldsmith looking to stall.
Goldsmith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hack stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hack stalling in the clinch but Goldsmith improves position.
Goldsmith stalling against the cage.
Goldsmith has Hack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goldsmith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goldsmith blocks an elbow strike.
Hack pushes off an throws an elbow but Goldsmith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hack drives through and clinches with Goldsmith against the cage.
Hack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goldsmith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Goldsmith breaks the clinch.
Hack tries to clinch there but Goldsmith circles away.
Goldsmith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hack fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldsmith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hack tries to clinch up but Goldsmith circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Goldsmith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goldsmith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hack raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Goldsmith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Goldsmith is rocked!
Goldsmith gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crag Hack!
Crag Hack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sun God Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaik Hamadani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sun God Ra
vs
Hamadani

189 cm
29
222 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

183 cm
29
212 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Sun God Ra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malaik Hamadani!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamadani throws a poor cross that misses
and Ra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamadani shoots in for a takedown but Ra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamadani throws a lazy right hand but Ra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ra is looking to counter punch.
Hamadani shoots in looking for a takedown. Ra tries to sprawl out of it but Hamadani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamadani's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ra throws a one two combo.
Hamadani scores with a punch to the head.
Ra misses with a right hand

and Hamadani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ra won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hamadani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hamadani is trying to get an arm triangle but Ra is defending well.
Hamadani trying to control the position but Ra is working away.
Ra regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hamadani's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

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.
Hamadani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Hamadani seems to be working for a kimura but Ra defends the submission attempt.
Hamadani trying to control the action but Ra is working from the bottom.

Hamadani is looking for a kimura but Ra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamadani to get the leverage.
Hamadani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ra won't allow Hamadani to pass to mount.
Hamadani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ra defending well though.
Ra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamadani scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamadani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ra keeps working.
Hamadani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hamadani landing strikes from the mount.
Ra is in a horrible position here. Hamadani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hamadani. What's that going to do exactly?

Hamadani swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ra is now in Hamadani's guard. A big mistake from Hamadani there, giving up the dominant position!
Ra throwing strikes but missing.
Ra throws a big elbow that misses.

Hamadani throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ra uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamadani sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra stalling away here and it's allowed Hamadani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ra distracts Hamadani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaik Hamadani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ra blocks the body kick.
Ra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ra throws a right hand that Hamadani ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamadani also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ra crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hamadani - the referee stops the clock and Ra gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hamadani. Ra manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hamadani moves out of range of the strikes.
Ra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ra. Hamadani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamadani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamadani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamadani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamadani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ra moves away.
Hamadani blocks a jab.
Hamadani with the counter takedown but Ra avoids it easily.
Ra scores with the left hand. Hamadani knows he should have avoided that one.
Ra scores with a decent looking hook.
Hamadani misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Ra misses

and Hamadani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ra!
Hamadani is looking to take a break and control but Ra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ra managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hamadani.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani with the ground and pound but Ra regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ra tries to get to full guard but Hamadani has control of the leg.
Malaik Hamadani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ra is in trouble now - Hamadani has advanced to mount!
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!
Ra holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hamadani tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ra is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamadani goes for an armbar but Ra turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ra.
Hamadani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hamadani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ra landing with the ground and pound.
Hamadani wants to sweep but no luck.
Ra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ra won't allow Hamadani to sweep him here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamadani's head.

Ra drops back looking for a leg! Hamadani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hamadani manages to kick Ra off! Ra jumps back into Hamadani's guard.
Ra trying to control but Hamadani is working from the bottom.
Ra postures up in Hamadani's guard and throws a big left but Hamadani blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malaik Hamadani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamadani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Ra misses

and Hamadani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ra won't be happy with that.
Ra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hamadani's best efforts.

Hamadani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hamadani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ra is trying to stand back up but Hamadani is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadani scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamadani is keen to just control but Ra is a slippery customer.

Hamadani is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hamadani postures up.
Hamadani throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Ra wants to stand and escape but Hamadani is having none of it.
Ra wants to improve his position but instead Hamadani has moved into half guard.
Ra wants to get back to his feet.

Hamadani is looking for a kimura here.
Ra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ra manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hamadani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamadani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hamadani lands with a right to the head.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamadani is defending well for now.
Ra tries to stall but Hamadani uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Ra stalling against the cage.
Hamadani is stalling here.
Hamadani avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamadani managing to block the knees to the body from Ra.
Hamadani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hamadani avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
Hamadani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ra prevents a body shot from Hamadani.
Ra taking a breather.
Ra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamadani avoids the damage to the body.
Hamadani misses with a hook from the clinch.

Hamadani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ra misses with a looping left.
Malaik Hamadani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ra leaves Hamadani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A low kick from Hamadani misses
and Hamadani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Malaik Hamadani just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ra ducks under a wild hook from Hamadani.
Hamadani throws a body kick that misses.
Ra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hamadani cracks a nice hook into Ra's ribs.
Ra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamadani at a distance.
Hamadani slips a jab and a cross from Ra.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hamadani.
Hamadani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ra lands a jab.

Ra clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hamadani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamadani.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamadani.
Hamadani managing to block the knees to the body from Ra.
Stalling in the clinch from Hamadani.
Hamadani avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
Hamadani is trying to stall.
Hamadani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamadani.
Hamadani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamadani avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani digs a right hand underneath Ra's ribcage. Ra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hamadani stalling in the clinch but Ra improves position.
Ra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamadani avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Hamadani.
Hamadani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hamadani is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Hamadani.
Ra is looking to control Hamadani's arms but Hamadani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ra has his back to the cage.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamadani.
Ra stops a takedown attempt from Hamadani.
The Sun God Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaik Hamadani.
Hamadani scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamadani is defending well for now.
Hamadani has a couple of punches blocked by Ra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamadani has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ra clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ra looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Hamadani looking for the choke from the back.

Hamadani looking for the choke but no joy.
Hamadani is looking to control Ra but Ra is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamadani is looking for a choke. Ra gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ra manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

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

Hamadani is looking for a triangle but Ra pushes his legs off easily.
Ra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Malaik Hamadani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ra is looking to clinch.
Hamadani feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Ra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamadani throws a low kick but Ra avoids it.
Ra feinted with a counter takedown.
Ra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamadani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamadani throws a body punch but Ra moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Hamadani finds it's target.
A big right from Ra misses.
Hamadani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ra defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamadani misses with a looping right.
Hamadani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ra. Ra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Ra closes the distance and clinches.
Hamadani misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamadani is defending well for now.
Hamadani misses with a body punch.
Hamadani struggles to land a body shot inside as Ra controls his hands.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Hamadani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Sun God Ra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ra trying to control the position but instead, Hamadani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ra into the cage.
Ra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ra.
Hamadani misses with a body punch.
Hamadani lands a left hand.
The Sun God Ra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani misses with some punches.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Hamadani has a couple of punches blocked by Ra.
Ra stalling in the clinch.
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamadani is defending well for now.
Hamadani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Hamadani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamadani.
Hamadani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Sun God Ra is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamadani tries to move into range but Ra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamadani just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamadani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra throws the left hand but Hamadani avoids the punch easily.
Hamadani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ra was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamadani.
Hamadani slips under a jab.
Hamadani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hamadani!
Ra takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hamadani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Ra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malaik Hamadani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ra looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamadani looking to sit in guard and control but Ra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamadani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Malaik Hamadani!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Malaik Hamadani!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Malaik Hamadani!

Malaik Hamadani wins by unanimous decision!
Malaik Hamadani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyen has chosen Hari ng Tondo as his entrance music. Kari Parisyen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Malapitan
vs
Parisyen

168 cm
39
130 lbs
14 - 31 - 0

150 cm
33
142 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kari Parisyen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parisyen looks for the body kick but Malapitan saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Malapitan misses its target.
Malapitan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parisyen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malapitan blocks the body kick.
Malapitan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parisyen has a takedown stuffed.
Parisyen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malapitan finds it's way round the side to connect with Parisyen's head.
Parisyen throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parisyen misses with the body kick
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
Parisyen flicks out a counter leg kick but Malapitan steps away.
Malapitan cracks Parisyen with an open hand slap.
Kari Parisyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parisyen tries to score with a low kick but Malapitan moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Malapitan misses.
Parisyen misses with a head kick.

Parisyen has managed to clinch.
Parisyen effectively controlling the action here.
Malapitan blocks an elbow strike from Parisyen.
A right hook to the body lands for Parisyen.
Malapitan wants to get back to striking at distance but Parisyen won't allow it.

Malapitan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parisyen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parisyen.
Parisyen throws a push kick but Malapitan slaps the foot to one side.
Parisyen needs to keep his hands up - Malapitan had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Parisyen misses
and Malapitan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parisyen throws a front kick aimed at Malapitan's knee but Malapitan avoids it well.
Parisyen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parisyen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parisyen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parisyen tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Parisyen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parisyen throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Parisyen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parisyen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Malapitan blocks the low kick.
Parisyen ducks right into an uppercut from Malapitan.
Parisyen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malapitan defends well and Parisyen ends up having to push Malapitan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parisyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
Parisyen misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Malapitan gets caught napping as Parisyen dives in and scores a takedown. Malapitan manages to retain guard.
Parisyen passes Malapitan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malapitan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
Parisyen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parisyen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parisyen won't allow Malapitan to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parisyen misses with a body kick.
Malapitan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malapitan scores with a hook.
Parisyen misses with a left hand
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malapitan slips a jab from Parisyen.
Malapitan scores with a nice head shot.
Malapitan lands a slapping body shot.
Malapitan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parisyen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Parisyen fails with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parisyen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parisyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Parisyen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Parisyen throws a big shot that misses.
Malapitan scores with a decent looking hook.
Malapitan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parisyen can do to turn this around?
Parisyen tries to land a front kick but Malapitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parisyen misses with a takedown
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Parisyen.
Malapitan moves out of range as Parisyen throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Malapitan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen fails with a takedown attempt.
Malapitan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Parisyen.
Malapitan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malapitan tests Parisyen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Parisyen misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Malapitan. That snapped Parisyen's head back.
Malapitan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parisyen.
Parisyen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parisyen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parisyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parisyen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parisyen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Malapitan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Malapitan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parisyen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malapitan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parisyen slips a jab from Malapitan.
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!
Malapitan digs a good hook to Parisyen's body.
Nice defenses there by Parisyen.
Parisyen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malapitan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parisyens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parisyen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malapitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parisyen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parisyen tries for a takedown but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Malapitan.
Malapitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Parisyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parisyen's hands.
Parisyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malapitan clobbers Parisyen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyen throws a leg kick
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parisyen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malapitan connects with a single shot there.
Parisyen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parisyen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malapitan's sensitive parts.
Parisyen slips under a jab from Malapitan.
Malapitan loads up on a big right hand but Parisyen slips the punch.
Parisyen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parisyen throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Malapitan lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan missing with a left hand there. Parisyen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parisyen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Parisyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parisyen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malapitan takes a swing at Parisyen's ribcage but misses.
Parisyen throws a big counter head kick but Malapitan avoids it with no problem.
Parisyen throws a sloppy head kick and Malapitan moves out of range easily.
Malapitan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Malapitan.
Parisyen throws a wild body kick that Malapitan sees coming a mile off.
Parisyen misses with a shot to the body
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malapitan defends well and Parisyen ends up having to push Malapitan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malapitan lands with a straight right. Parisyen didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Parisyen misses
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parisyen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Parisyen looks to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Malapitan connects with a single shot there.
Parisyen misses with a lunging right hand
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Malapitan connects with a body shot that sends Parisyen's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parisyen!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malapitan throws a body punch but Parisyen moves out of range.
Parisyen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen needs to keep his hands up - Malapitan had a free shot at his head there.
Malapitan misses with a straight right.
Parisyen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parisyen shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Parisyen.
Malapitan keeps the fight on the outside.
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parisyen.
Parisyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Parisyen.
Parisyen tries to clinch but Malapitan is having none of it.
Parisyen takes one on the button.
Parisyen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malapitan circles away quickly and effectively.
Malapitan misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Malapitan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malapitan.
Malapitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan scores with the left hand. Parisyen knows he should have avoided that one.
Parisyen takes one to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Malapitan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan lands a jab to the nose.
Parisyen just misses with a punch to the body.
Malapitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parisyen.
Parisyen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malapitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parisyen.
Malapitan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malapitan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parisyen.
Malapitan stuffs the takedown attempt from Parisyen. Parisyen gets slowly back to his feet.
Malapitan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malapitan defends it nicely.
Malapitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Malapitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malapitan lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Parisyen misses.
It looked like Malapitan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parisyen.
Malapitan misses with a hook. Parisyen ducked under it nicely.
Parisyen is looking to clinch but Malapitan is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parisyen drives through and clinches with Malapitan against the cage.
Parisyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Malapitan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malapitan is trying to break free.
Malapitan can't break the clinch.

Malapitan manages to break the clinch.
Parisyen moves away from the strike by Malapitan.

Parisyen scores with a takedown into Malapitan's guard.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
Malapitan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malapitan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen won't allow Malapitan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parisyen wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Malapitan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parisyen throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parisyen tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Parisyen looks to throw a body kick
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan had his way with Kari Parisyen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Malapitan looks to land a left hand but Parisyen moved out of range nicely.

Parisyen gets a clinch.
Malapitan is trying to break free.

Malapitan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Parisyen both land. Nice combination.

Malapitan is rocked!
Parisyen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
OH! Malapitan has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Parisyen smells blood and charges in for the finish! Parisyen unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Malapitan sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kari Parisyen!
A victorious Kari Parisyen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Leer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Yen
vs
Leer

190 cm
29
220 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

179 cm
34
263 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Yen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Leer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leer defends well and Yen ends up having to push Leer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Leer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Leer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Leer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Leer trying to control the position but Yen is working away.
Yen tries to bench press Leer off him but Leer keeps the position.
Leer prevents Yen from escaping the position.
Yen is looking to regain half guard here but Leer keeps moving and retains side control.
Yen is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yen keeps working.

Leer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leer clinches up with Yen and pushes him back against the cage.
Yen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Yen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yen wants a takedown but no success here.

Yen breaks the clinch.
Donnie Yen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Leer drives through with a takedown into Yen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Yen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Yen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer controlling from the top position.

Yen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leer stacks Yen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leer!
Yen is looking to reverse the position.
Leer trying to control the position but Yen is working away.
Yen is trying to control Leer's posture but Leer avoids it.
Leer tries to stand but Yen is controlling his head.
Leer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yen sneaks out the side door and pushes Leer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yen enables Leer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yen looking to control.
Yen has his hands on Leer's head, controlling the position.
Leer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Yen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leer passes into half guard.
Yen moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leer is sitting in close to Yen's body. Yen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Leer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Leer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Yen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donnie Yen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armani Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vann Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cabrera
vs
Knight

183 cm
30
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
30
184 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armani Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vann Knight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Cabrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Knight misses with a low kick.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Cabrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabrera scrambles back to his feet.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the 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!
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Cabrera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Armani Cabrera has been cut.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabrera.
Knight lands with a nice body kick.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera connects with a high kick.
Knight tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera cracks the inside of Knight's front leg.

Cabrera clinches.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cabrera dodges an elbow strike from Knight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a knee to the head.

Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Cabrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Cabrera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Knight.
Cabrera throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knight cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side.
Knight's corner calls for a 1-2. Knight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a head kick that half lands.

Knight is rocked!
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cabrera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
Knight takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
That kick from Knight tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Vann Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
A big left from Knight misses.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Knight throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Knight throws a low kick but Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Cabrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabrera.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a good low kick that Cabrera was not able to check.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vann Knight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Cabrera tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knight momentarily.
Vann Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Cabrera moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Knight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knight thuds his right hand into Cabrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!

Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrera blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Knight got wobbled bad by a big combination! Cabrera presses forward with punches and knees until Knight stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Knight closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armani Cabrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Armani Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Karkmananis

195 cm
38
218 lbs
33 - 19 - 0

185 cm
32
215 lbs
14 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karkmananis moves into range and clinches up with Bitch!.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karkmananis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karkmananis missing with knees to the body.
Karkmananis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bitch! is defending well for now.
Bitch! keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karkmananis's efforts to push away.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Karkmananis.
Bitch! pushes off an throws an elbow but Karkmananis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karkmananis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bitch! keeps control of Karkmananis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karkmananis.
A head punch on the inside from Bitch! fails to land.
Karkmananis lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis wants to stall.
Bitch! lands with a light punch inside.
Bitch! pushes Karkmananis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karkmananis lands an uppercut.
Bitch! doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karkmananis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! misses with a short punch on the inside.

Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bitch! motions for Karkmananis to come forward. Bitch! throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karkmananis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karkmananis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitch! moves away.
Bitch! dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Bitch! circles away.
A jab from Bitch! misses.
A nice side step and Karkmananis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Karkmananis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bitch! misses with a body shot.
Bitch! feints and then cracks Karkmananis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karkmananis down.
Bitch! bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bitch! throws a series of punches but Karkmananis avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Karkmananis does no damage.
Karkmananis checks a low kick from Bitch!.
A telegraphed right hand from Bitch! misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bitch!.
Bitch! throws a body punch but Karkmananis moves out of range.

Karkmananis darts in and clinches Bitch! up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karkmananis has Bitch! pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Bitch! avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Bitch! lands an elbow inside that Karkmananis shrugs off.

It looks like Nicolas Karkmananis has been cut.
Bitch! pushes off an throws an elbow but Karkmananis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bitch!.
Bitch! lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karkmananis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bitch! throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karkmananis looks to land a right hand but Bitch! moved out of range.
Bitch! avoids the head kick by Karkmananis.

Karkmananis forces Bitch! back against the cage and clinches.
Bitch! creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karkmananis's defenses.
Karkmananis trying to control the position but instead, Bitch! has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karkmananis into the cage.
Bitch! lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.
Bitch! lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bitch! misses with an elbow strike.
Karkmananis is looking to control Bitch!'s arms but Bitch! gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
Bitch! lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bitch! throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bitch! blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bitch! lands a damaging elbow.
Karkmananis pushes Bitch! back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bitch! swings wildly with an uppercut but Karkmananis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karkmananis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bitch! keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karkmananis's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bitch!.
Karkmananis slowing the pace effectively.
Bitch! looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bitch! working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karkmananis taking a breather.
Karkmananis blocks an uppercut.
Karkmananis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bitch! is defending well for now.
Karkmananis can't find room to land a body shot as Bitch! controls the action.
Bitch! misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karkmananis is trying to stall.

Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up
and Bitch! counters with a right hand to the body.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bitch! swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karkmananis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitch!.
Bitch! avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bitch! motions for Karkmananis to come forward. Bitch! throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karkmananis moves forwards but Bitch! connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bitch! throws a right and a left that Karkmananis avoids nicely.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitch! circles away.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bitch! swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bitch! wants to clinch up but Karkmananis keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Karkmananis.
Bitch! is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karkmananis can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Bitch! lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karkmananis doesn't seem phased though.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bitch! swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Karkmananis moves into the clinch successfully.
Karkmananis stalling in the clinch.
Bitch! lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Bitch!.

That has opened up Nicolas Karkmananis's cut even more.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bitch! lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a punch but it's blocked by Bitch!.
A head punch on the inside from Karkmananis fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bitch! managing to block the knees to the body from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bitch! backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Karkmananis fails to land.
Karkmananis blocks an elbow strike.
Karkmananis tries a body shot but Bitch! blocks it.
Bitch! is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is looking to control Bitch!'s arms but Bitch! gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
Bitch! pushes off an throws an elbow but Karkmananis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bitch! lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! tries a body shot but Karkmananis blocks it.
Bitch! lands with a short shot to the head.
Bitch! lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karkmananis tries to work over Bitch!'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karkmananis blocks an elbow strike from Bitch!.
Bitch! stalling against the cage.
Bitch! throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karkmananis slowing the pace effectively.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Bitch! working aggressively here.
Bitch! pushes off an throws an elbow but Karkmananis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Bitch! to work.
Bitch! throws a punch but it's blocked by Karkmananis.

Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Bitch! circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bitch! on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bitch! circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkmananis wants to clinch but Bitch! slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karkmananis looks to land a right hand but Bitch! moved out of range.
Bitch! swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karkmananis swinging wildly here.
A jab from Bitch! misses.
Bitch! swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bitch! manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Bitch! circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karkmananis misses with a series of wild punches.
Bitch! cracks Karkmananis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Bitch! pushes him off.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitch! swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! misses with a wild body shot.
Karkmananis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitch!.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bitch! swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bitch! jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitch! dodges the punch combination from Karkmananis.
Bitch! throws a low kick, looking for Karkmananis's leg but Karkmananis calmly moves out of range.
Bitch! wants to clinch.
A jab from Karkmananis finds it's way through Bitch!'s defenses.
Bitch! keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bitch! moves out of range of the body kick from Karkmananis.
Nice body punch from Karkmananis.
Bitch! listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James, Bitch! dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Karkmananis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab from Bitch! does it's job there.
Karkmananis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karkmananis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karkmananis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitch! moves away.
Rick James, Bitch! is winning the standup battle so far.
Bitch! scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bitch! darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Karkmananis has Bitch! up against the cage in a clinch.
Bitch! working aggressively here.
Karkmananis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bitch!.
Karkmananis looking to slow down the pace here.
Bitch! gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karkmananis swings wildly with an uppercut but Bitch! uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karkmananis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Karkmananis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bitch! is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karkmananis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bitch! is defending well for now.
Bitch! misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bitch! misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karkmananis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bitch! up against the cage.
Karkmananis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bitch! backwards.
Karkmananis tries to land knees in the clinch but Bitch! avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bitch!.
Karkmananis misses with the head strike.
Karkmananis is looking to control Bitch!'s arms but Bitch! gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
Karkmananis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bitch!'s elbow.
Bitch! fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bitch! looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karkmananis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bitch! pushes off an throws an elbow but Karkmananis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karkmananis can't find room to land a body shot as Bitch! controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a punch but it's blocked by Bitch!.
Karkmananis tries to break the clinch but Bitch! is controlling the position.
Bitch! trying to land knees to the body.
Bitch! blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karkmananis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bitch!'s face.
Karkmananis swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Karkmananis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bitch! takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karkmananis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bitch! keeps the fight on the outside.
Bitch! avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bitch!.
Bitch! scores with a jab to the head.
Karkmananis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bitch! counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitch! fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karkmananis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Karkmananis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis drops his hands momentarily and Bitch! takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bitch! missing with a left hand there. Karkmananis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bitch! moves into range and clinches up with Karkmananis.
Bitch! lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.
Karkmananis takes an elbow to the temple.
Karkmananis trying to land knees to the body.
Bitch! lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karkmananis.
Karkmananis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karkmananis blocking some punches.
Karkmananis tries to work over Bitch!'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karkmananis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bitch! lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bitch! taking a breather.
Bitch! lands with a light punch inside.

Karkmananis is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Bitch!.
Karkmananis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bitch! finish him?
Bitch! missing with knees to the body.
Karkmananis is trying to force a seperation but Bitch! has the dominant position.
Bitch! pushes Karkmananis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karkmananis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Bitch!.
Bitch! gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karkmananis tries to break the clinch but Bitch! is controlling the position.
Bitch! lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Karkmananis to his knees! Bitch! keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James, Bitch!!
Our winner, Rick James, Bitch!, 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
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Hardin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chad Griggs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hardin Jr
vs
Griggs

190 cm
26
222 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

190 cm
35
209 lbs
19 - 22 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Hardin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs throws the left hand but Hardin Jr avoids the punch easily.
Hardin Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griggs goes for a double leg but Hardin Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardin Jr continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Hardin Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Hardin Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.

Hardin Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griggs quickly recovers to half guard.
Griggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griggs wants to control but Hardin Jr is keeping busy.
Well, if Hardin Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs 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.
Griggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardin Jr keeping control of the position.
Griggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griggs trying to pass the guard but Hardin Jr defending well.
Hardin Jr is looking for a sweep. Griggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardin Jr is trying to maintain the position but Griggs is very close to passing his half guard.
Griggs is keen to just control but Hardin Jr is a slippery customer.
Griggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardin Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardin Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Griggs.
Hardin Jr throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs lands a really nice looking cross but Hardin Jr seems unphased.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hardin Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardin Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Griggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Griggs is looking to reverse the position.
Griggs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardin Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardin Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Hardin Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griggs is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griggs tries to roll over but Hardin Jr keeps him under control.
Griggs keeps trying to improve his position.
Hardin Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griggs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Griggs wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hardin Jr is thwarting Griggs's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Griggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Griggs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Griggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

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

Hardin Jr is rocked!
Hardin Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Griggs, looking for a takedown. Hardin Jr pushes Griggs against the cage but Griggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Hardin Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griggs catches Hardin Jr with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hardin Jr forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Griggs!
Chad Griggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Murosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy comes to the cage accompanied by Mienteme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Murosaki's choice of entrance music: Now We Are Free. Igor Crazy looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Crazy
vs
Murosaki

175 cm
37
175 lbs
18 - 18 - 2

185 cm
32
165 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koji Murosaki!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Murosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murosaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crazy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick misses from Murosaki.
Murosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murosaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Crazy misses.
Murosaki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crazy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murosaki.
Crazy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Crazy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Murosaki misses.
Oh Crazy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crazy is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Murosaki doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Crazy crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Crazy's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koji Murosaki!
Koji Murosaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Igor Crazy was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Roxton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Musashi
vs
Roxton

178 cm
32
197 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

178 cm
33
195 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxton throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side.
Roxton blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi tries to clinch up.
Roxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Roxton.
Roxton wants to slow Musashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Musashi moves out of range as Roxton throws a body kick.
Roxton throws a one two combo.
Roxton misses with a takedown attempt - Musashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Musashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roxton pinned against the cage. Roxton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roxton misses with the body kick
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roxton fakes the leg kick and cracks Musashi in the body.
Musashi lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi looks to land a combination but Roxton avoids it well.

Musashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roxton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roxton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Roxton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Musashi's best efforts.
Roxton is not content to let Musashi control the position.

Musashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Musashi stops Roxton from getting back to his feet.
Musashi wants to take a breather but Roxton is having none of it.

Musashi is trying to work for a kimura but Roxton is defending well.
Roxton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roxton moves into full guard.
Roxton controlling Musashi's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Musashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roxton trying to keep a closed guard but Musashi is proving a slippery customer.
Musashi controlling from the top position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Roxton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Roxton stops a takedown attempt from Musashi.

Musashi wants the takedown. Roxton is fighting it off but Musashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roxton's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roxton pulls Musashi in close to prevent any damage.
Roxton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Musashi wants to sweep but Roxton has passed to side control!

Roxton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Musashi darts in looking for a takedown but Roxton gets double underhooks and turns Musashi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roxton misses with a body kick.
Roxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roxton thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Musashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roxton, pushing him back against the cage.
Roxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roxton working aggressively here.
Roxton misses with a punch on the inside.

Roxton manages to break the clinch.
Mitch Roxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musashi.
Roxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Roxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roxton as he avoids it easily.
Musashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Musashi closes the distance and clinches up with Roxton, looking for a takedown. Musashi pushes Roxton against the cage but Roxton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roxton scores with a nice body kick.
Musashi slips a jab and a cross from Roxton.

Roxton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Musashi is trying to defend but Roxton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roxton is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roxton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roxton tries to bum rush Musashi with a series of wild strikes but Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roxton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roxton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roxton wants it to stay on the feet.
Roxton throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roxton tries to avoid it but Musashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roxton to the ground. Roxton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Roxton.
Roxton looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Roxton connects with a high kick.
Roxton throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roxton throws a combination that misses
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.

Musashi clinches up with Roxton and pushes him back against the cage.
Roxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Roxton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi is trying to pull guard but Roxton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roxton scores with a shot to the side of Musashi's head.
Roxton has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.

Roxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi tries to clinch there but Roxton circles away.
Roxton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Roxton moved away.
Roxton keeps Musashi at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from Roxton.
Roxton lands a jab to the nose.
Roxton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Musashi as he avoids it easily.

Musashi scores with a takedown into Roxton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxton wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton working a defensive guard here.
Musashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miyamoto Musashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roxton is on top in guard.

Roxton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Musashi trying to control the position.
Roxton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Musashi managing to control the position.
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Musashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roxton stays in close to Musashi's body and controls the position.

Musashi is looking for a triangle but Roxton pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roxton trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Roxton pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Roxton.
Roxton throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Roxton only half commits.
Musashi tries to counter with a takedown but Roxton is quick to defend against it.
Musashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roxton. Roxton obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Roxton.
Musashi looks for a takedown but Roxton sprawls well.
Mitch Roxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Roxton circles away and keeps his distance.
Roxton misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Roxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Musashi checks a low kick from Roxton.
Roxton throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Roxton jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roxton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roxton defends it nicely.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roxton misses with a low kick.
Roxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Musashi.

Musashi tries for a kimura but Roxton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roxton can't do much from the bottom here.
Roxton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Musashi is staying active.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton is trying to get back to half guard.

Musashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roxton, who protects the arm well.
Musashi is looking to take a break and control but Roxton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roxton is looking for a sweep.
Roxton struggling a bit here.
Roxton is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roxton gets back to half guard.
Roxton gets back to full guard.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Roxton keeps moving.

Roxton pushes Musashi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roxton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roxton throws a lazy body kick
and Roxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Musashi lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping body kick lands there for Roxton.
A slow jab from Roxton misses its intended target.
Musashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Musashi tries to move into range but Roxton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roxton avoids it really well and circles away.
Roxton lands an overhand right.
Roxton throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
Roxton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roxton throws a body kick that misses.
Roxton throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.
Roxton throws a series of punches but Musashi avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roxton connects with a looping right hand.
Musashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roxton's waist but Roxton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musashi off to one side.
Roxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Musashi but Musashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roxton misses with a double jab.
Roxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Musashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roxton swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Roxton really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Roxton looks to land a combination. Musashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roxton shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Musashi misses its target.
Roxton fails to land with a series of punches.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roxton.
Musashi fails with the takedown.
Roxton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Musashi.
Roxton stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roxton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Musashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Roxton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roxton throws a wild body kick that Musashi sees coming a mile off.
Musashi throws a series of punches but Roxton avoids them all with ease.
Musashi tries to clinch but Roxton moves out of range.
Roxton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roxton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roxton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Musashi is defended easily by Roxton.

Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Roxton working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roxton is trying to push Musashi away but Musashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Roxton.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Roxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roxton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roxton manages to break the clinch.
Roxton misses with a wild combination.
Musashi goes for a double leg but Roxton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roxton continues to drive forward.

Musashi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roxton's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi is thwarting Roxton's attempts to control the position.
Roxton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roxton is controlling Musashi's posture.
Musashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Musashi stopping the sweep attempt from Roxton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxton trying to keep a closed guard but Musashi is proving a slippery customer.
Musashi won't allow Roxton to sweep him here.
Musashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roxton is on top in guard.

Musashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Musashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Musashi, not yet.
Musashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Musashi is trying to control the position but Roxton postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roxton is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roxton wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Roxton dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Musashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Roxton tries to sprawl out of it but Musashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roxton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Musashi forces Roxton back against the cage and clinches.
Musashi looking for a takedown.
Musashi goes for a takedown attempt but Roxton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roxton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Roxton.
Roxton throws a right hand that Musashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Musashi also avoids with ease.
Roxton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Musashi counters with a left and a right that stings Roxton.
Roxton misses with a two punch combination.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Roxton.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Musashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roxton did well to prevent Musashi getting 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.

Musashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roxton defends it well.
Roxton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Roxton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roxton wants to get back to his feet.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.
Mitch Roxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton is trying to control. Musashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roxton wants to pass the guard but Musashi is defending well.
Roxton is keen to just control but Musashi is a slippery customer.
Roxton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roxton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Musashi reverses the position - he's now on top in Roxton's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Roxton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Musashi.
Roxton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musashi's guard.

Musashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roxton controls the pace.
Musashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roxton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roxton wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roxton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roxton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Roxton finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roxton misses with a wild combination.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Roxton saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitch Roxton.
I've got Roxton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mitch Roxton!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mitch Roxton!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mitch Roxton!

Mitch Roxton wins by unanimous decision!
Mitch Roxton thanked the fans post fight for their support.