EFI 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fandango Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nguyen
vs
Paulson

188 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fandango Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Paulson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paulson misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Paulson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Paulson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Nguyen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulson defends well.

Paulson stands and steps away. Nguyen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Paulson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nguyen's half guard.
Nguyen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paulson on the ground.
Paulson trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nguyen!
Paulson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nguyen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nguyen is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Paulson controlling his opponent.
Nguyen is squirming around, avoiding Paulson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Fandango Nguyen has been cut.
Nguyen wants to control but Paulson is having none of it.
Nguyen is looking to improve his position but Paulson isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Paulson!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Knogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barnes
vs
Knogen

200 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Dragon's Claw Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Knogen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knogen works Barnes's body with a nice hook.

Knogen rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knogen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Knogen is trying to trip Barnes. He has hold of a leg but Barnes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Knogen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Knogen is having none of it.
Knogen wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Knogen isn't so interested in that idea.

Barnes wriggles free and stands up.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knogen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Knogen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knogen looks to clinch

and Barnes moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knogen tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knogen prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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

Knogen moves into the clinch successfully.

Knogen breaks the clinch.
Knogen shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josh Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Knogen.
Knogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knogen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knogen counters with a one-two to the body.
Knogen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Knogen feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Knogen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes wants to stand but Knogen is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knogen is looking to stand up but Barnes won't let him.
Knogen won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Knogen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnes's guard.
Knogen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knogen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knogen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnes tries to clinch up

and Knogen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knogen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnes pushes Knogen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Knogen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knogen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knogen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knogen doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Knogen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Knogen.
Knogen is looking to clinch.
Barnes throws a right hand that Knogen ducks under and follows up with a left that Knogen also avoids with ease.
Knogen throws a combination. Barnes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knogen blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barnes.

Knogen breaks the clinch.
Knogen scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnes.
Richard Knogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knogen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Knogen is looking to clinch.

Knogen closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knogen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Knogen.
Knogen tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes looking to stall.

Knogen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Knogen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knogen wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side

and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Knogen fights it but they end up in guard.
Knogen controlling the position.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Knogen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knogen won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Knogen tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Knogen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knogen tries to stand but Barnes is controlling from the bottom.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knogen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Josh Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knogen.
Barnes fails with the takedown.

Knogen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
Knogen prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Knogen 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.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Knogen from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knogen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Knogen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knogen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knogen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knogen stops Barnes from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knogen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knogen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Knogen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Barnes is working an open guard so Knogen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knogen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Knogen wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes won't allow Knogen to sweep him here.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knogen is keeping the position for now.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knogen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barnes blocks a head kick by Knogen.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Knogen circles away.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Knogen avoids it well.
Knogen throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Knogen throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Knogen tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knogen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knogen throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes fails with the takedown
and Knogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knogen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knogen doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knogen.
Knogen feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Knogen moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Knogen tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Knogen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Knogen stands and steps away. Barnes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Barnes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Barnes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knogen wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Knogen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knogen wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Knogen trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is keen to just control but Knogen is a slippery customer.

Knogen kicks off Barnes and gets to his feet.
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!
Knogen tries to clinch

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knogen keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Knogen is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes throws a strike but Knogen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Knogen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knogen trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Knogen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knogen throws out the jab.
Barnes works over Knogen's head and body with a nice combination.

Knogen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Knogen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knogen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Knogen.
Well Knogen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ace Michaels has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ace Michaels seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Michaels
vs
Presley

184 cm
22
174 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Presley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michaels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Presley avoids it really well and circles away.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Presley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Ace Michaels has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michaels is defended easily by Presley.
Presley throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley stuffs the takedown attempt from Michaels. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presley scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels is breathing heavily.

Presley cracks Michaels with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Michaels looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Presley finish him?

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

Michaels is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley throws an uppercut from hell that sends Michaels clean off his feet! He's out cold! Presley stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stan Presley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Korematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Alvarez
vs
Korematsu

178 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Korematsu!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Korematsu moved out of range.
Korematsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korematsu blocks a jab.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korematsu dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Korematsu.
Korematsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez cracks Korematsu with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Korematsu instigates a clinch.
Korematsu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korematsu prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Korematsu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to break free but Korematsu pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Korematsu - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Korematsu has double underhooks.
Korematsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Korematsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Korematsu keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Korematsu has the dominant position.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Korematsu digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Korematsu has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Korematsu is pushing Alvarez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Korematsu throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korematsu is pushing Alvarez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korematsu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korematsu tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Korematsu shakes it off.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Korematsu moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Korematsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korematsu takes one to the chin there.
Korematsu defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korematsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Korematsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Korematsu rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Korematsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Korematsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Rodrigo Alvarez has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korematsu.
Korematsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korematsu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Korematsu.
Korematsu prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Korematsu keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Korematsu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korematsu manages to avoid it.
Fred Korematsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korematsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korematsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korematsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Korematsu walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Korematsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Korematsu misses.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Korematsu should have avoided that one.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Korematsu counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Korematsu as the two fighters clinch.
Korematsu throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korematsu has him pressed against the cage.
Korematsu stalls.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Korematsu is controlling the position.
Alvarez looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Korematsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korematsu lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Korematsu.
Korematsu is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korematsu down to the mat. Korematsu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Korematsu.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Korematsu moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Korematsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Korematsu moves away from the strike by Alvarez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korematsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses

and Korematsu moves into the clinch.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Korematsu is controlling him.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Korematsu has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Korematsu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Korematsu keeps him there for the moment.
Korematsu pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez tries to stall but Korematsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez wants to break free but Korematsu has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Korematsu.
Korematsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korematsu has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Korematsu has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Korematsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korematsu prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Korematsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Come on Korematsu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Korematsu prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korematsu has him pressed against the cage.
Korematsu has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Korematsu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Korematsu is looking to clinch.
Korematsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Korematsu.
Korematsu tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Korematsu moves away and avoids it.
Korematsu dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body shot

and Korematsu moves into the clinch.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Korematsu has him pinned against the cage.
Korematsu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korematsu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Korematsu keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez wants to break free but Korematsu has control.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Korematsu stalling.
Korematsu looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free but Korematsu has control.
Alvarez trying to stall but Korematsu improves his position.
Korematsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korematsu has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Korematsu on the inside.
Korematsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korematsu keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korematsu has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korematsu tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.

Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korematsu tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Korematsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Korematsu slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Korematsu tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Korematsu lands a two punch combo.
Alvarez swings for the body but Korematsu moves out of range.
Korematsu slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the body

and Korematsu moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korematsu stalling in the clinch.
Korematsu tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Korematsu.
A short left from Korematsu.
Rodrigo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from Korematsu.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Korematsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Korematsu has double underhooks.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Korematsu is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Korematsu.
A right hook to the body lands for Korematsu.
Alvarez works on Korematsu's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Korematsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Korematsu won't allow it.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Korematsu keeps him there for the moment.
Korematsu lands with a short shot to the head.

Rodrigo Alvarez's cut is getting worse.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Korematsu has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Korematsu to work.
Korematsu has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Korematsu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
Korematsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fred Korematsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Korematsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korematsu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Korematsu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ettore Masiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sydney Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Simpson
vs
Masiero

192 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sydney Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ettore Masiero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masiero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Masiero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masiero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simpson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Masiero.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masiero scores with a nice body kick.
Masiero thuds his shin into the meat of Simpson's side.
Masiero scores with a spinning back kick!

Masiero clinches.
Masiero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Sydney Simpson has been cut.

Masiero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masiero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Masiero scores with a push kick.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simpson will feel that in the morning.
Masiero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masiero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masiero lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masiero.
Masiero lands a brutal head kick. Simpson looks out on his feet and Masiero throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ettore Masiero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Turbano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Forever. Billy Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Turbano
vs
Roberts

173 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Turbano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
Turbano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turbano scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Turbano misses.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turbano looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Turbano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roberts is out of range and Turbano settles back down.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turbano is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Turbano circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Turbano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Roberts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Turbano.
Turbano swinging wildly here.
Turbano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turbano tries to land a leg kick but Roberts saw it coming and moves away.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Turbano sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Turbano is defending well.
Turbano is trying to stand.
Turbano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts is keen to just control but Turbano is a slippery customer.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turbano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roberts wants to control but Turbano is keeping him busy.

Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roberts looks gassed!
Turbano is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is pressing down on Turbano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turbano is holding on for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Turbano.
Turbano lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.

Turbano throws a left that rocks Roberts and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Turbano dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Roberts regain composure!

Roberts is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turbano wants to stand but Roberts has his arm trapped.
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Turbano finish him?
Roberts tries to escape but Turbano is in control.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
It looks like Turbano is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turbano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Turbano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Turbano misses with a body kick.
Turbano scores with a nice head shot.
Turbano tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turbano.
Turbano is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Turbano. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turbano.
Turbano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Turbano.
Turbano throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Turbano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Turbano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Turbano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Turbano stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.

Turbano gets caught flat footed, as Roberts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turbano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roberts trying to control but Turbano is working from the bottom.
Turbano wants to stand and escape but Roberts is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Roberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turbano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turbano has escaped and now he's on top!
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Turbano from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbano trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

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

Roberts is looking for a triangle but Turbano pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbano wanted to stand there but Roberts had control of the position.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turbano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turbano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turbano wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turbano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turbano wants to stand but Roberts is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turbano throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turbano looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Roberts slips a straight right by Turbano.
Turbano stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Turbano stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Turbano.
Turbano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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.

Turbano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turbano wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turbano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Turbano is trying to buck Roberts off.
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turbano's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Turbano throws a wild body kick that Roberts sees coming a mile off.
Turbano misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Turbano misses.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turbano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Turbano misses with a few strikes there.
Turbano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Turbano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turbano circles away.
Thomas Turbano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Roberts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Turbano does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Turbano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turbano avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas Turbano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turbano cracks Roberts with a good jab.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turbano.
Turbano stuffs the takedown.
Turbano lands a head kick. Roberts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turbano throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Turbano.
Turbano misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turbano sprawls well. Turbano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Turbano throws a leg kick but Roberts checks it.

Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turbano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turbano tries to get out of the position.

Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turbano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbano is trying to get back to his feet.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turbano keeps working.

Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turbano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turbano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roberts has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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.

Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turbano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turbano is trying to buck Roberts off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Turbano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turbano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Turbano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and G Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Templeton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mudvayne-Scream With Me. G Unit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Templeton
vs
Unit

186 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 2

225 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Mafia.org Apparel - Gear as low as $5

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, G Unit!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templeton throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
Unit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Templeton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Templeton is defended easily by Unit.

Unit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Templeton is trying to stand back up but Unit is controlling him
Unit is just content to waste time from the top position. Templeton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Unit thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Templeton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Unit from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unit trying to control the position from guard on top but Templeton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Templeton fails with an attempt to clinch.

Templeton takes the fight into the clinch.
Templeton stalling in the clinch but Unit improves position.
Unit blocks an elbow strike.
Templeton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unit blocks it with crossed arms.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unit avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Templeton throws an elbow that misses.
Templeton gets underhooks to prevent Unit's takedown attempt.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Unit blocks it.
Unit is working for takedown but Templeton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Templeton with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Unit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Unit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Templeton!

Unit looking for a guillotine from mount but Templeton is having none of it.
Unit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit tries to control but Templeton wriggling away.

Unit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Templeton has worked his arm free - good work by Templeton!

Unit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Templeton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Unit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Templeton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unit is looking to take a break and control but Templeton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Templeton sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Unit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Templeton counters with a left to the body.
Unit shoots and misses

and Templeton counters by clinching up.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Unit is blocking nicely.
Unit avoiding damage as Templeton throws knees to the body.
Templeton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Templeton working Unit over with knees to the body.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Templeton misses with a knee to the head.
Templeton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Templeton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Unit tries to pull guard but Templeton won't allow it.
Levi Templeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of G Unit.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Templeton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unit has Templeton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Templeton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Templeton is looking to control Unit's arms but Unit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Templeton has his back to the cage.
Templeton pushes off an throws an elbow but Unit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Unit blocks it.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Unit goes for a takedown attempt but Templeton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Unit keeps the fight on the outside.
Unit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Templeton swivels and escapes.
Templeton throws a series of punches but Unit avoids them all with ease.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Unit circles away.

Unit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Templeton wants to control but Unit postures up.
The ground and pound from Unit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Unit stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit keeps the fight on the outside.
Templeton thows a body shot but no joy.
Templeton misses with a body kick.

Unit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Unit gets to his feet - Templeton follows without any prompting.
Templeton moves in looking to clinch but Unit pushes him off.

Templeton moves into the clinch successfully.
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Unit is blocking nicely.
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Templeton stops a takedown attempt from Unit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Templeton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Unit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Templeton to the mat. Templeton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Unit content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Unit stands and steps away. Templeton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Unit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Templeton!

Unit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Templeton has worked his arm free - good work by Templeton!
Templeton wants to control but Unit postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Unit decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Templeton thumps Unit with a low kick.
Templeton misses with a hook.
Templeton feints and then cracks Unit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unit down.

Templeton gets caught flat footed, as Unit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!

Unit gets to his feet. Templeton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Templeton clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Unit is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Templeton.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Unit is trying to drag Templeton to the mat but Templeton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

G Unit 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! This is the final round!

Templeton forces Unit back against the cage and clinches.
Templeton looking to stall.
Unit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Templeton pushes off an throws an elbow but Unit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unit can't get the takedown.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Templeton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Templeton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unit can't get the takedown.
Levi Templeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of G Unit.
Unit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Templeton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unit as Templeton tries to tie him up.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Unit tries for a takedown but Templeton manages to get underhooks.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Templeton tries to land knees in the clinch but Unit avoids the damage to the body.
Templeton looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Templeton.

Unit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Templeton regains guard.
G Unit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Unit from controlling successfully.
Unit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Templeton is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit is pushing down on Templeton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Templeton is fighting to maintain full guard but Unit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Templeton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Unit is looking to advance position but Templeton won't allow it.
Templeton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Unit trying to control from half guard but Templeton is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Unit avoids the head kick by Templeton.

Templeton clinches up with Unit and pushes him back against the cage.
Templeton is pushing Unit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templeton is trying to stall.
Templeton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unit is defending well for now.

Unit drags the fight down to the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). G Unit!

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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into the arena with Ice Ice Baby blaring out of the sound system. Goro has chosen Blues - Andra Sidan as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Henderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Henderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Henderson
vs
Goro

186 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dai Goro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goro fails to land the takedown.
Goro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goro swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Goro tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Goro is trying to stall.
Goro wants a takedown but no success here.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Goro tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Dai Goro has been cut.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goro looks gassed!
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Dai Goro's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Goro's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Goro has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Goro tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Goro drops back down to his feet.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson is pushing Goro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro fails to pull guard.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Henderson.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Goro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goro being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Henderson is looking to clinch but Goro is avoiding it.
Goro keeps the fight on the outside.
Goro swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Goro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Goro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goro.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Goro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Goro looking for a takedown.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Goro looking for a takedown.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Goro tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Goro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson stalling in the clinch.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Goro won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goro can do to turn this around?
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Goro wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Goro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Goro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Goro tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Goro jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Goro around his waist. Goro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Goro blocks the elbow strike.
Henderson misses with an elbow strike.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.

Goro pulls Henderson into guard.

Goro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Henderson landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goro shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Goro.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Goro's takedown attempt.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Goro tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson tries to clinch up.

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Goro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dan Henderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Goro tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Goro drops back down to his feet.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goro jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Goro around his waist. Goro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro letting Henderson take a breather here.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Goro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goro looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goro up against the cage.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Goro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson instigates a clinch.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Goro's ribcage. Goro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Goro won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goro up against the cage.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goro's face.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Goro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Goro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goro somewhat.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Goro circles away.
Goro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Goro circles away.

Henderson gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Goro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Goro letting Henderson take a breather here.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goro circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Henderson has Goro pressed against the cage.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
Goro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Henderson forces Goro back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Dai Goro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Goro won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Goro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Goro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Goro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Henderson has Goro up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Goro shrugs off.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands a right hand.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson had his way with Dai Goro in that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Goro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Goro takes a shot to the head.
Henderson working Goro over with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Goro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Goro wants a takedown but no success here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Goro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goro's face.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goro's defenses.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.

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.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goro tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson is stalling here.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Goro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Goro in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Goro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henderson.
Goro tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Goro's ribcage.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Goro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Goro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goro fails to pull guard.
Goro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goro takes a shot to the head.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Goro.
Henderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goro or not.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Goro 's eye.
Dan Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goro is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goro takes an elbow to the temple.
Dai Goro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:41
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson retains his middleweight title!

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