TFL 5: Domination PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Latrell
vs
Slice

166 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Latrell!
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, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Latrell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Latrell shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Latrell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Latrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Latrell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slice is trying to defend but Latrell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Latrell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Latrell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slice wants to control but Latrell is keeping busy.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Latrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Latrell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Slice is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Corbin Latrell!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between nargile el padrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Hayfore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). el padrino comes to the cage accompanied by Chok Dee. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

el padrino
vs
Hayfore

182 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nargile el padrino !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Hayfore!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
el padrino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayfore as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayfore.
Hayfore misses with the combination.
Hayfore throws a head kick that half lands.
el padrino shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayfore tries to sprawl out of it but el padrino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayfore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

el padrino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
el padrino is looking to take a break and control but Hayfore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
el padrino tries to move to mount but Hayfore blocks the move with his legs.
el padrino gets to mount! Hayfore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Hayfore really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hayfore is trying desperately to improve position.
Hayfore tries to hold on but el padrino pushes him away.

el padrino has isolated one of Hayfore's arms. Hayfore looking to fight him off but el padrino twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). nargile el padrino !

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by American Idiot. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Madden
vs
Penn

189 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

StarDust. Cosmic Creations.
StarDust. Cosmic Creations.

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Madden!
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, Sheldon Penn!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madden tries to move into range but Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Jay Madden has been cut.
Madden tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Madden tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Madden misses the jab.
Madden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madden doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn scores with a one two! Madden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Madden doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jay Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Madden.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Madden.
Penn lands with a cross.
Madden wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn digs a good body shot into Madden's ribs.
Madden is breathing heavily.

Penn bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Madden! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Madden is rocked!

Jay Madden's cut is getting worse.

Penn drops back looking for a leg! Madden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madden manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Madden's guard.
Penn is working Madden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penn wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Penn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Madden looks calm but he's in trouble here. Penn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Madden is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Penn lets go of the hold and Madden can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sheldon Penn!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Rene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and naf naf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Rene
vs
naf

188 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rene misses with a straight right.
naf tries to clinch but Rene moves out of range.
naf naf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
naf thows a body kick. Rene tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
naf doesn't manage to clinch there - Rene circles away.
naf is looking to clinch but Rene is avoiding it.
Rene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but naf circles away quickly and effectively.
naf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rene. That did some damage!
Rene takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

naf forces Rene back against the cage and clinches.

naf manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

naf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rene defends well.
Rene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for naf on the ground.
Rene postures up.
naf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

naf looking for a guillotine here but Rene defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

naf has his foot on Rene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rene works his way back into a safe position though.

naf looking for a guillotine here but Rene defends easily.

naf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
naf looks gassed!

naf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rene defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of naf is proving hard to escape from.

naf working for a triangle but Rene defends it easily.
Rene wants to stand but naf is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

naf is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rene is surviving well by controlling naf's body position as best he can.
Rene's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

naf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

naf has hold of Rene's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rene manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

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.

naf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rene can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rene trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rene wants to control but naf is having none of it.

naf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rene manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rene is not content to let naf control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rene avoids a kick to the body.
naf tries to clinch up.
naf misses with a low kick as Rene jumps back.
naf tries to clinch up.

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

naf is rocked!

It looks like naf naf has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rene throws out a loose jab but naf uses good head movement to avoid it.
naf is still on wobbly legs! Can Rene finish him?
Rene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Rene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Rene misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rene misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from naf in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rene misses with a straight left.
Rene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rene throws the left hand but naf avoids the punch easily.
naf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rene.

That's one minute gone in the round.
naf slips a straight right by Rene.
Rene throws a series of punches but naf moves out of range.
naf blocks a jab.
Rene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by naf.
naf avoids a punch combination nicely.
naf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rene throws a right hand that naf ducks under and follows up with a left that naf also avoids with ease.
Rene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rene throws a looping overhand right but naf ducks down to avoid it.
Rene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rene throws a shot from downtown. naf moves away and avoids it.
Rene throws a hook but naf avoids it easily.
naf tries to clinch but Rene is having none of it.
naf dodges the punch combination from Rene.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Rene misses.
A combination from Rene does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rene misses with a double jab.
naf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rene.
Rene misses with a straight left.
naf seems to have recovered his senses.
Rene is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
naf tries to clinch up but Rene circles away and keeps his distance.
naf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
naf tries to clinch up.
Rene circles away from the clinch attempt.

naf has closed the distance and engaged Rene in a clinch.
naf fails to pull guard.
naf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rene just stands there and leans against the cage.

naf manages to pull guard.

naf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rene stopping the sweep attempt from naf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
naf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rene manages to get himself to full guard.
Rene wants to stand but naf is controlling the position.

naf gets to his feet. Rene looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
naf tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rene swats away the attempt to clinch by naf.
Rene circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

naf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rene uses from the top position.

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

naf is looking for a triangle but Rene pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rene trying to stand up but can't free himself from naf's guard.

naf is looking for a triangle but Rene pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Rene dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on naf naf'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. This is the final round!

naf walks straight into a right hand from Rene - that's dropped him! Rene jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save naf from any more punishment! naf complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane Rene!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devin Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Caps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Caps has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kane
vs
Caps

173 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Caps!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caps shoots in but no luck this time.
Caps will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kane feints and as Caps raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caps has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to control from the top but Caps keeps moving.
Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caps on the ground.
Caps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kane trying to control but Caps is working from the bottom.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Caps has wrist control.
Kane won't allow Caps to sweep him here.
Kane with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caps lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Caps gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane passes Caps's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caps landing rabbit punches to the side of Kane's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control the action but Caps is working from the bottom.
Caps wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kane connects with a nice short shot to Caps's temple.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Caps with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kane winds up and cracks Caps with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Caps looks gassed!
Caps is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kane wants to control from the top but Caps keeps moving.
Kane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caps keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Caps is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Caps is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kane has his hands clasped together but Caps extends an breaks Kane's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Caps.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Caps!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Bread
vs
Sarney

188 cm
21
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ry Bread!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarney lands a nice shot that snaps Bread's head back.
Bread defending well as Sarney loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarney throws a hook but Bread blocks it.
Bread misses with a two punch combination.
Bread looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sarney dodges the punch combination from Bread.
Bread blocks a jab.
Bread moves out of range as Sarney strikes.
Bread throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarney dodges the punch combination from Bread.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarney misses with a looping right.

Sarney closes the distance and clinches.
Bread tries to circle away but Sarney has him pinned against the cage.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarney is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney lands with a short shot to the head.
Bread wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarney won't allow it.
Sarney lands a left hand.
Bread takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bread is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bread wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Bread tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bread takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sarney is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bread is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarney has double underhooks.
Sarney lands a body punch.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sarney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bread is breathing heavily.
Bread misses with a punch to the body.
Sarney working Bread over with knees to the body.
Sarney lands with a left to the head.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Bread wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarney.
Bread misses with a body punch.
Sarney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sarney just leaning against Bread, taking a breather.
Sarney working Bread over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarney scores with a hook to the body.
Sarney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sarney working Bread over with knees to the body.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarney.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sarney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bread's efforts to push away.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bread can't break the clinch.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Bread goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
Bread misses with a punch to the body.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Bread wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bread has had enough of the clinch but Sarney keeps him there for the moment.
Sarney lands with a light punch inside.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Bread has had enough of the clinch but Sarney keeps him there for the moment.
Sarney works on Bread's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarney.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bread lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sarney lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Bread wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarney obliges.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
Bread wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney pushes Bread back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sarney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Bread tries to circle away but Sarney has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarney obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarney.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarney stalling the fight.
Sarney lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Bread tries to break the clinch but Sarney is controlling the position.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Bread's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
Sarney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bread in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bread takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sarney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney lands with a light punch inside.
Bread tries a body shot but Sarney blocks it.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Bread wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Sarney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bread is trying to force a seperation but Sarney has the dominant position.
Bread misses with some punches.
Sarney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Breads head.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney lands a shot to the body.
Sarney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bread backwards.
Sarney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bread has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sarney missing with a left hand there. Bread was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bread fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarney loads up on a big right hand but Bread slips the punch.
A punch combination from Bread misses.
Sarney misses with an uppercut.

Sarney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bread tries to circle away but Sarney has him pinned against the cage.
Bread is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarney has double underhooks.
Bread misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarney.
Bread wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bread has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bread wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney lands an uppercut.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Bread wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Bread is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarney has double underhooks.
Sarney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bread is trying to break the clinch but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney tries a knee to the head but Bread blocks it.
Sarney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarney lands with a right to the head.
Sarney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bread misses with a punch to the body.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Breads head.
Bread takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sarney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sarney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sarney working Bread over with knees to the body.
Sarney pushes Bread back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bread wants to break free but Sarney has control.
Bread is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarney has double underhooks.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bread is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarney has double underhooks.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Bread being controlled against the cage.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Bread is trying to force a seperation but Sarney has the dominant position.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sarney lands a good knee to the midsection. Bread won't want to take too many of those.
Bread is trying to break free.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Bread wants to break free but Sarney has control.
Bread is trying to break free.
Bread is trying to break free.
Sarney lands a left hand.
Bread takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bread misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bread tries to break the clinch but Sarney is controlling the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sarney in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Sarney working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bread can't break the clinch.
Sarney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarney lands a good knee to the midsection. Bread won't want to take too many of those.
Sarney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bread tries to break the clinch but Sarney is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Sarney.
Sarney lands a good knee to the midsection. Bread won't want to take too many of those.
Sarney presses Bread against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sarney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Breads head.
Sarney blocks a body shot from Bread.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Bread wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarney won't allow it.
Bread takes a shot to the head.
Sarney works on Bread's body with a couple of short punches.
Sarney prevents a body shot from Bread.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarney obliges.
Sarney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sarney stalls.
Sarney lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bread can't find room to land a body shot as Sarney controls the action.
Sarney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sarney prevents Bread from breaking the clinch.
Bread wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bread tries to break the clinch but Sarney is controlling the position.
Bread misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney cracks Bread with a nice body shot.
Sarney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sarney misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
A short left from Sarney.
Bread wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Sarney.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney keeps control of Bread as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Sarney - that landed with a thud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bread working hard to break the clinch.
Sarney stalling against the cage.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bread tries to break free but Sarney pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceaser Sarney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bread lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sarney backs up against the cage.
Ceaser Sarney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bread paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sarney doesn't manage to clinch there - Bread circles away.
Sarney misses with a straight right.
Bread slips a straight right by Sarney.
Bread misses with a two punch combination.
Sarney tries to clinch up.
Sarney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bread counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Sarney misses.
Sarney misses the body punch
and Bread counters with a left and a right that stings Sarney.
Sarney throws an overhand right that lands on Bread's shoulder, as Bread tries to avoid the shot.

Sarney drives through and clinches with Bread against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Sarney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bread's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bread's efforts to push away.
Sarney gets through Bread's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
Ceaser Sarney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sarney lands a shoulder strike.
Sarney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bread's efforts to push away.
Sarney blocks a body shot from Bread.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sarney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sarney prevents Bread from breaking the clinch.
Bread has had enough of the clinch but Sarney keeps him there for the moment.
Bread tries to circle away but Sarney has him pinned against the cage.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney scores a nice knee to the body.
Bread tries to break free but Sarney pushes him back against the cage.
Sarney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sarney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bread backwards.
Sarney has Bread pressed against the cage, preventing Bread from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sarney lands a body shot.
Sarney gets through Bread's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sarney lands a nice knee to the body.
Bread is trying to force a seperation but Sarney has the dominant 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.
Sarney lands a shoulder strike.
Sarney scores with a hook to the body.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bread backwards.
Bread misses with a punch to the body.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bread lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bread wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarney won't allow it.
Sarney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bread's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Sarney.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
Sarney scores a nice knee to the body.
Sarney is working Bread over against the cage.
Sarney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sarney misses with a knee strike.
Bread can't break the clinch.
Sarney leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sarney lands a good knee to the midsection. Bread won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bread being controlled against the cage.
Sarney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Bread's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney lands with a left to the head.
Bread wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarney won't allow it.
Sarney lands a left hand.
Ry Bread has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bread is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bread is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarney has double underhooks.
Sarney pushes Bread back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bread in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bread is trying to force a seperation but Sarney has the dominant position.
Sarney pushes Bread back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sarney crunches a lovely knee into Bread's ribcage.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarney.
Sarney pushes Bread back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sarney digs a right hand into Bread's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bread's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarney lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sarney pushes Bread back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bread's face.
A short right from Sarney.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bread struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarney controls his hands.
Sarney prevents Bread from breaking the clinch.
Sarney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bread.
Good body shot from Sarney.
Sarney cracks Bread with a nice body shot.
Bread wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Sarney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Bread looking to slow down the pace here.
Sarney has Bread pressed against the cage, preventing Bread from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sarney landing knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sarney gets through Bread's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bread is trying to break free.
Bread looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bread lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ceaser Sarney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bread throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarney.
Bread misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ceaser Sarney.
I've got Sarney 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 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceaser Sarney!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Hilden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilden comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hilden
vs
Austin

191 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jukka Hilden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Austin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hilden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hilden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Austin is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hilden is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hilden to get the leverage.
Hilden stops Austin from getting back to his feet.
Hilden content to control rather than advance.
Austin is looking to escape.
Hilden throwing shots but Austin is blocking nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hilden is looking to clinch.

Hilden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hilden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin wants to stand and escape but Hilden is having none of it.

Hilden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Austin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hilden has Austin in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hilden is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hilden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Hilden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hilden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Hilden's legs - danger averted.
Austin wants to control from the top but Hilden keeps moving.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hilden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hilden controlling Austin's posture.

Hilden has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.

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.

Hilden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Austin is aware though and is defending well.
Austin postures up in Hilden's guard and throws a big left but Hilden blocks it.
Austin scoring with some ground and pound.
Austin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Austin wants to control from the top but Hilden keeps moving.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hilden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Hilden's legs - danger averted.
Austin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hilden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.

Hilden working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.
Austin wants to control from the top but Hilden keeps moving.
Austin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hilden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Austin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Austin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hilden working a defensive guard here.
Austin trying to control but Hilden is working from the bottom.
Hilden striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hilden has wrist control.

Hilden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hilden is tightening it up a little... Austin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Austin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Austin taps out! nice BJJ there by Hilden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jukka Hilden!
Jukka Hilden is the new light heavyweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Young
vs
Jones

170 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Young!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up.

Jones shoots in and bounces Young off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Young had control of the position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Young is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Young trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.

Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Young trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Young's guard.
Young has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Young's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Young wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Young's guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Young won't let him.
Jones looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Young's legs - danger averted.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Young manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Young working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.
Young with a couple of short strikes.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Young lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Young breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Young with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones trying to control here.

Young is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones trying to control but Young postures up.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.

Young is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jones as he works his way to full guard.
Young thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Young with a poor takedown

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones keeps control of Young as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Young.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.

Jones gets a clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Young keeps him there for the moment.
Young tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Young tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Young has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Young is controlling him.

Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.

Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Young is controlling him.

Young drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Young off! Young jumps back into Jones's guard.
Young throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Young's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones pushes down on Young's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.

Young actively working from the bottom here.

Young actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Young works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Young's guard.

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

Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.

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

Young working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Young is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Young takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Young!
Young is trying to escape the mount.

Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones prevents Young from getting the reversal.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Young really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Young is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Young is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones trying to control but Young is having none of it.
Young is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Young slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Young missing with punches from the bottom.
Young tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Andre Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Young lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!

Young is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Young fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Young looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones regains half guard.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Young lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Young.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Young.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Young sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.

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

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Young looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Jones really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Young shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Young's guard.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Young working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

Young looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones prevents Young from improving his position.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Young is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Young's guard.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Young manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones can't escape the position.
Young with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Young goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Young's guard.
Young manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Young prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Young smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Young.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones really wants to buck Young off and get back to his feet.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Young with a couple of short strikes.
Young thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Young jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones parries the strikes from Young easily there. Young is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to improve his position.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Young instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Jones.
Young pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young wants a takedown.
Jones taking a breather.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Young.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Young looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Young cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Young lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Young landing shots from mount.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.
Young pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Young had his way with Eddie Jones in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Young leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Young shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Young throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
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.

Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Young.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young tries to strike from the bottom.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.

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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Young has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Young and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Young!
Young tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Young is working hard here to advance position.

Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Young can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Young swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Young is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones get's back to his feet.
Young stuffs the takedown.
Andre Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Jones.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Young lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Young landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Young is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.

Young working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Young scores with punches from side control.

Young is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Young creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Young are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Young misses with the ground and pound.
Young looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Young instigates a clinch.
Eddie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Young!
Andre Young is the new bantamweight champion!

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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pelayo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richmond Blackz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackz has chosen Gamble on me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palhares
vs
Blackz

174 cm
19
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Das Labor

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pelayo Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richmond Blackz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackz misses with the combination.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Blackz misses.
Blackz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackz misses with a two punch combination.
Blackz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackz throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Blackz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Palhares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Palhares passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Palhares is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blackz is trying to escape and Palhares transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blackz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Palhares! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelayo Palhares!
Pelayo Palhares is the new middleweight champion!

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