R.A.F.C.1: The Return PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between SEAN SHERK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

SHERK
vs
Tinsley

170 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Knockout power

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, SEAN SHERK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Tinsley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsley lands a high kick!
Tinsley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of SHERK's head.

It looks like SEAN SHERK has been cut.
Tinsley sizes up SHERK with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
SHERK on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tinsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SHERK fails with a takedown attempt.
SHERK fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tinsley throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Tinsley.
SHERK on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tinsley. Tinsley obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinsley throws a sloppy head kick and SHERK moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Tinsley.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tinsley, right into the meat.
SHERK is breathing heavily.
SHERK on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tinsley lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tinsley. That's going to slow SHERK down.
SHERK takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tinsley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Tinsley has closed the distance and engaged SHERK in a clinch.
Tinsley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tinsley lands a knee to the body.
Tinsley lands an elbow that stopped SHERK in his tracks for a moment.

SEAN SHERK's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Tinsley.
Nice elbow from Tinsley.
Tinsley landing knees to the head.

SEAN SHERK's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tinsley lands a knee to the body.
Tinsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SHERK's defenses.
Tinsley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tinsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SHERK's defenses.
Knees to the body from Tinsley.
Tinsley landing knees to the head.
Tinsley lands an elbow inside that SHERK shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Tinsley.
Tinsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tinsley lands a nice knee to the body.
Tinsley connects with a nasty looking knee right to SHERK's face.
Tinsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SHERK's defenses.
Knees to the body from Tinsley.
Tinsley lands an elbow inside.
Tinsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tinsley lands a nice knee to the body.
Tinsley lands an elbow just above SHERK 's eye.
Tinsley lands a nice elbow.
Tinsley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SHERK's defenses.
Tinsley lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, SEAN SHERK's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tinsley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tinsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Tinsley.
Tinsley lands an elbow that stopped SHERK in his tracks for a moment.
Tinsley lands an elbow that stopped SHERK in his tracks for a moment.
Tinsley lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Tinsley.
Tinsley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Tinsley.
SHERK tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SEAN SHERK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinsley connects with a nasty looking knee right to SHERK's face.
Tinsley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
SHERK jumps guard but Tinsley stands there with SHERK around his waist. SHERK gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Tinsley.
SHERK tries to pull guard but Tinsley holds him up against the cage and eventually SHERK drops back down to his feet.
Tinsley connects with a knee to the head.
SHERK takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tinsley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has SHERK in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tinsley just misses with a elbow thrown towards SHERK's brow.

SHERK jumps into guard, dragging Tinsley to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SHERK is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tinsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SHERK. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
SHERK not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tinsley preventing the sweep.
Tinsley trying to stand up but can't free himself from SHERK's guard.
SHERK throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
SHERK wants to sweep here but Tinsley controlling him for the moment.
Tinsley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tinsley cracks the inside of SHERK's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tinsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tinsley scores with a nice body kick.
Boyd Tinsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinsley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
SHERK walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tinsley.
Tinsley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tinsley.
Tinsley scores with a head kick.
Tinsley lands a front kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
SHERK takes a head kick and keeps coming.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at SEAN SHERK's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boyd Tinsley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relen Tless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Randy Couture has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Couture
vs
Tless

195 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relen Tless!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Tless on that attempt.
Couture looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Tless drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tless is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Tless stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Couture throws a right hand that Tless ducks under and follows up with a left that Tless also avoids with ease.

Tless looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tless passes Couture's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tless is taking a breather. Couture says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tless's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Couture won't allow Tless to pass to mount.
Tless seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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.
Tless passes to full mount!

Tless is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Couture to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Couture shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Tless.
Tless working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tless landing strikes from the mount.
Tless lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tless lands a big elbow.
Tless lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tless sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tless is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Tless get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tless.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Tless shoots in.

Tless rushes Couture and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Couture gets caught flat footed, as Tless shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tless 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tless's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tless stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Tless slips an elbow through the middle.
Tless not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tless thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tless lands a couple of digs.
Tless is pushing down on Couture's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couture is fighting to maintain full guard but Tless has managed to sneak the leg through.

Tless stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Couture to get to his feet.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Randy Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tless closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tless makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tless passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tless slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Tless connects with a nice short shot to Couture's temple.

Tless decides to stand and escape the position.

Tless shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Couture's guard.

Tless stands up and waves to Couture to follow him.

Tless shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Relen Tless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Tless bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tless works to advance to full mount. Couture defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tless takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tless raining down shots from the mount!
Tless tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tless working Couture over with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tless sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Couture in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tless controlling his opponent.

Tless jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Couture manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Couture is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tless connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture taking a bit of punishment here - Tless scoring with strikes.

Tless tries for a kimura but Couture is defending well.
Tless landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to escape the position but Tless is controlling the position.
Couture is trying to buck Tless off.
Tless controls the position.
Couture is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Relen Tless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tless 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Relen Tless!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyler Sudduth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Najman comes to the cage accompanied by panic at the disco-i write sins not tragedies. Marcin Najman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Najman
vs
Sudduth

170 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Najman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyler Sudduth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sudduth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Najman misses with a double jab.

Sudduth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Najman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Najman content to stall in guard here.
Sudduth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Najman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

Sudduth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Najman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Najman throwing strikes from guard but Sudduth blocks nicely.
Najman 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.
Sudduth is pulling down on Najman's head. It's preventing any offense from Najman, at least for the moment.
Sudduth looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Najman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Najman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sudduth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sudduth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Najman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sudduth keeping moving, preventing Najman from controlling successfully.

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.

Najman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Sudduth does no damage.

Najman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sudduth throws a combination that misses

and Najman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Najman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Najman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Najman uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Najman moves into the clinch.

Najman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sudduth stopping the sweep attempt from Najman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sudduth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sudduth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Najman is keeping the position for now.
Sudduth wants to control from the top but Najman keeps moving.
Sudduth is stalling in the full guard.
Sudduth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Najman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sudduth preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Najman is striking but Sudduth is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sudduth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Najman tries to get to full guard but Sudduth has control of the leg.
Sudduth is trying to control. Najman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sudduth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kyler Sudduth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Najman moves into range and clinches up with Sudduth.
Sudduth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Najman smiles and moves away.
Sudduth misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Najman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Najman moves into the clinch.
Sudduth fails to pull guard.
Sudduth takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Kyler Sudduth has been cut.
Sudduth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Najman lands a takedown into guard.
Sudduth controls Najman momentarily but Najman frees himself.
Najman passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Najman wants to control but Sudduth is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Najman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sudduth's head.
Sudduth missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Najman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sudduth controls his leg.
Sudduth trying to control here.
Sudduth keeping control of the position.
Najman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sudduth controls his leg.
Najman working Sudduth over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Najman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sudduth closes the distance looking to clinch

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

Najman 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.

Najman stands up from Sudduth's guard - Najman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Najman shoots in and drives through. Sudduth sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudduth lands with a slapping head kick.
Sudduth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Najman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sudduth. That one must have hurt.
Najman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sudduth.
Sudduth throws a series of punches but Najman moves out of range.
Sudduth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sudduth fails to land with a series of punches.
Sudduth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Najman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sudduth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Najman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sudduth's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudduth keeping moving, preventing Najman from controlling successfully.
Sudduth has Najman pulled in close to control his posture.
Najman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sudduth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sudduth is trying to keep Najman in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Najman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyler Sudduth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Najman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sudduth swivels and escapes.

Sudduth gets caught flat footed, as Najman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Najman 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sudduth holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Najman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sudduth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sudduth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Najman's best efforts.
Sudduth wants to get back to full guard but Najman has passed into side control.
Marcin Najman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Najman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sudduth is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Najman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sudduth defends it easily.
Sudduth distracts Najman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sudduth cracks Najman with a solid left hand.
Najman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sudduth cracks Najman with a solid left hand.
Sudduth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Najman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudduth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Najman is working away from the top position though.
Sudduth controlling the position for now.

Najman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sudduth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sudduth is trying is best to control the position here.

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.
Sudduth wants to get back to his feet.
Sudduth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sudduth has a hand on Najman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Najman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Najman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Najman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Najman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sudduth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyler Sudduth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcin Najman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sudduth tries to hold on but Najman postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Najman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avery Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Avery Stern had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stern
vs
Lebowski

182 cm
20
199 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avery Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lebowski.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lebowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stern defends it nicely.
Lebowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
Avery Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Lebowski.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stern sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebowski drops his hands momentarily and Stern takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Jeff Lebowski has been cut.
Stern throws a series of punches but Lebowski avoids them all with ease.
Lebowski slips a jab and a cross from Stern.

Lebowski gets the takedown into side control.
Lebowski staying calm.
Stern is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stern sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lebowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stern tries to escape but Lebowski is in control.
Lebowski trying to control the action but Stern is working from the bottom.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lebowski working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lebowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Lebowski dives in and grabs Stern's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stern pushes down on Lebowski's head and hops out.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Lebowski is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lebowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stern sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lebowski somewhat.
Lebowski has a takedown stuffed.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern leaves Lebowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lebowski closes the distance and clinches up with Stern, looking for a takedown. Lebowski pushes Stern against the cage but Stern circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lebowski looks gassed!
Stern lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Stern stalks Lebowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lebowski's face. Lebowski staggers backwards, shaken.

Lebowski is rocked!
Stern misses with a wild combination.
Lebowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern throws a jab when Lebowski was well out of range.
Lebowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Lebowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avery Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lebowski manages to avoid it.

Lebowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stern to the mat! Stern manages to get full guard.
Stern knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lebowski on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski throwing strikes but missing.
Lebowski throwing strikes but missing.
Lebowski lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avery Stern dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Lebowski'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.

Lebowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lebowski is trying to ground and pound but Stern uses the momentary lack of control by Lebowski to regain half guard.
Lebowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lebowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stern defending well though.
Lebowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Lebowski is looking for a kimura here.
Lebowski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern is trying to stand up here but Lebowski is controlling him well.
Lebowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stern is staying active underneath Lebowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lebowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stern defending well though.
Lebowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stern's head.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebowski is just out of range.
Avery Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lebowski.
Stern stuffs the takedown.

Stern drops Lebowski with a beautiful combination! Lebowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stern is looking for the KO!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Stern knocks Lebowski out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Avery Stern!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey LeBraun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBraun has chosen City After Dark as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
LeBraun

185 cm
25
183 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

174 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey LeBraun!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
LeBraun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith passes LeBraun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LeBraun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith stops LeBraun from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on LeBraun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for LeBraun.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LeBraun is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBraun is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBraun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBraun blocking the ground and pound.
Smith tries to control but LeBraun wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeBraun can do anything to dispel that myth.
LeBraun is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

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

Smith working for a guillotine from mount but LeBraun is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith wants to finish this one by submission but LeBraun is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
LeBraun wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith content just to control the position here.

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.

Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and LeBraun is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position!
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBraun manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Smith 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.

Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Marcus Smith has been cut.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
LeBraun wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got LeBraun's back!
Smith misses with punches from the back.
Smith 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.
LeBraun trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith looking to hold on to the position here but LeBraun rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBraun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from LeBraun misses.
LeBraun misses the shot to the body.
LeBraun just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBraun.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with LeBraun, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes LeBraun against the cage but LeBraun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBraun lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith moves out of range as LeBraun strikes.
LeBraun misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBraun. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBraun.
Smith moves out of range as LeBraun strikes.
LeBraun throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
LeBraun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBraun throws a big shot that misses.
Smith moves out of range as LeBraun strikes.
LeBraun throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from LeBraun.
LeBraun just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBraun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBraun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBraun takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but LeBraun moved out of range.
LeBraun misses the shot to the body.
LeBraun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBraun throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
LeBraun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith slips a jab from LeBraun.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from LeBraun.
LeBraun is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
LeBraun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith catches LeBraun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith slips under a jab from LeBraun.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
LeBraun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LeBraun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mickey LeBraun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBraun misses with a body shot.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeBraun momentarily.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
LeBraun takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
LeBraun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LeBraun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBraun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBraun.
LeBraun misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBraun. That snapped Smith's head back.
LeBraun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith lands a jab to the head.

Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith cracks LeBraun with a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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 Marcus Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Smith'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.

Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBraun.
LeBraun misses with a looping right.
LeBraun misses with a looping left.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBraun.
LeBraun thows a body shot but no joy.
LeBraun misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by LeBraun.
LeBraun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBraun.
LeBraun moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LeBraun's half guard.
Smith stalling.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but LeBraun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but LeBraun defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBraun is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith trying to control from half guard but LeBraun is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith works his way into side control.

Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LeBraun is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take LeBraun's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LeBraun's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBraun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
LeBraun connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBraun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBraun misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
LeBraun misses the shot to the body.
LeBraun throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
LeBraun throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.

Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches LeBraun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is working LeBraun over with some ground and pound from side control.
LeBraun prevents Smith from moving into mount.
LeBraun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
LeBraun pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBraun dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but LeBraun is working away.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.

Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, LeBraun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by LeBraun!
Marcus Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeBraun wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBraun manages to get himself to full guard.
LeBraun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBraun has wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBraun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBraun wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith trying to control but LeBraun is working from the bottom.
Smith passes LeBraun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mickey LeBraun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Smith'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!

LeBraun misses the shot to the body.
LeBraun throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LeBraun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is pushing down on LeBraun's leg trying to pass to half guard. LeBraun is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith passes to side control.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
LeBraun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass LeBraun's legs.

Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeBraun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith taking a break here but LeBraun is having none of it and regains half guard.

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.
LeBraun is looking to escape.
Smith works his way into full mount!
LeBraun is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.

Smith goes for an armbar but LeBraun turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from LeBraun.
LeBraun won't allow Smith to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcus Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Smith!
Marcus Smith is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaques comes to the cage accompanied by Ride The Lightning by Metallica. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reynolds's choice of entrance music: Lights Out - Bobby Light. Niko Reynolds will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jaques
vs
Reynolds

185 cm
26
215 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

197 cm
24
224 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Jaques!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Jaques does no damage.

Reynolds clinches up with Jaques and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaques wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaques backwards.
Jaques is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Jaques wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaques's efforts to push away.
Jaques wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Jaques's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.

Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Jaques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Jaques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Reynolds clinches up with Jaques and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Jaques can't break the clinch.
Reynolds dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jaques can't break the clinch.
Jaques wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaques wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaques has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds stalling the fight.
Jaques has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reynolds'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.
Reynolds pushes Jaques back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Reynolds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Reynolds seems content to control.
Reynolds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jaques!
Jaques might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reynolds misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jaques is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Reynolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaques is looking to escape.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jaques is trying to stand.
Reynolds trying to control but Jaques is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Jaques really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds controlling the pace for now.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jaques wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds content just to control the position here.
Jaques squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaques 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.
Jaques is breathing heavily.

Reynolds looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jaques knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Jaques is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Reynolds tries to control but Jaques wriggling away.
Reynolds raining down shots from the mount!
Jaques takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds controlling the pace for now.
Reynolds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jaques can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaques'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.
Reynolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaques is looking to escape.
Jaques'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.
Reynolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaques is looking to escape.
Jaques is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reynolds dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to de liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaques shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Jaques, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaques throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a two punch combo.
Jaques throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a big head kick but Jaques shrugs it off.
Reynolds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jaques misses with a double jab
and Jaques takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Jaques.
Jaques shoots and misses

and Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Jaques tries to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reynolds - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaques is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaques wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaques can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Jaques is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.

Reynolds pulls guard.
Reynolds has a closed guard, preventing Jaques from standing up.
Jaques has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reynolds trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reynolds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jaques wanted to stand there but Reynolds had control of the position.

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.
Reynolds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.
Reynolds forces his way into half guard.
Reynolds throwing shots but Jaques is blocking nicely.
Jaques looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reynolds passes to side control.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jaques is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaques bucks up and tries to throw Reynolds off but instead Reynolds has got his back!
Reynolds is working the ground and pound. Can Jaques escape?
Reynolds tries to keep control of the position but Jaques is staying busy.
Jaques holding both Reynolds 's hands and preventing any damage.
Reynolds trying to control momentarily.
Reynolds missing with punches from the back.
Jaques looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reynolds.
Jaques is trying to get back to his feet but Reynolds has full control of the position and if anything, Jaques has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reynolds is landing with strikes from the back.
Jaques trying to get back to his feet but Reynolds is in full control for now.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the head.
Reynolds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jaques.
Jaques controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Reynolds working for a choke but Jaques is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jaques just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaques throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combo that has Jaques backing up. Jaques nods at Reynolds to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaques shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cole Jaques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaques misses with a two punch combination.
Reynolds's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reynolds duly obliges.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Jaques throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaques circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaques with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combo that has Jaques backing up. Jaques nods at Reynolds to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaques misses with a straight left.
Jaques misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaques throws a combination that misses

and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaques doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Reynolds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaques's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaques can't break the clinch.
Jaques tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaques or not.
Reynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.

Reynolds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jaques regains guard immediately.
Reynolds trying to control but Jaques is working from the bottom.
Jaques wants to get back to his feet but Reynolds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaques working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
Jaques wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaques keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaques swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaques takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaques, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaques is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds trying to control the position but instead, Jaques has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reynolds into the cage.
Jaques is looking to break free of the clinch but Reynolds has double underhooks.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Jaques misses.
Cole Jaques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaques.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaques misses with a double jab

and Reynolds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Reynolds drags the fight down to the ground.
Jaques would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaques has wrist control.
Reynolds landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds passes Jaques's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jaques is defending against the submission attempts here by Reynolds.
Jaques wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Jaques is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaques connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaques with a lazy takedown attempt

and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Jaques has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Reynolds really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaques misses with an uppercut.
Jaques throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Jaques tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaques lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reynolds backs up against the cage.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaques circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niko Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Jaques does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaques lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds stalls.

Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaques just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Jaques on that attempt.
Reynolds is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jaques rather than just go for the knockout.
Jaques looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reynolds lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jaques has a takedown stuffed.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.

Reynolds tightens his grip and picks Jaques up, before dumping him to the ground. Jaques manages to land in guard.
Jaques keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds prevents Jaques from getting back to his feet.
Jaques is looking to stand back up but Reynolds counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jaques.
Reynolds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jaques!
Reynolds with a couple of short strikes.
Reynolds lands a big shot there that rocks Jaques but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jaques is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jaques wants to try and get back to his feet.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaques trying desperately to get to his feet.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the head.
Reynolds postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jaques looks a forlorn figure.
Reynolds lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jaques trying desperately to get to his feet.
Reynolds landing strikes, looking to finish!
Reynolds throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jaques because Reynolds loaded up on that one.
Reynolds wants to control the pace but Jaques is squirming around nicely.
Reynolds thowing shots but they're missing.
Jaques wants to get back to his feet.

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.
A nice elbow there by Reynolds.
Jaques'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.
Reynolds is landing with some decent strikes but Jaques is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jaques'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.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the head.
Jaques is trying to stand.
Reynolds raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Jaques in a clinch.
Reynolds is trying to stall.
Jaques wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Jaques is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jaques's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaques is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Reynolds.
Jaques is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaques tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaques up against the cage.
Reynolds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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.
Jaques has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaques backwards.
Jaques has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaques throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.

Reynolds moves into range and clinches up with Jaques.
Reynolds has Jaques pushed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Reynolds.
Jaques takes a shot to the head.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaques is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Jaques wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.

Jaques's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaques misses the shot to the body.

Reynolds forces Jaques back against the cage and clinches.

Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Jaques is avoiding it.
Jaques throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Jaques gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reynolds throws a combination. Jaques tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaques throws a combination that misses
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Jaques misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaques takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Reynolds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaques's half guard.
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jaques wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jaques is looking to escape.
Niko Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaques keeps working.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reynolds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaques misses with a takedown

and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reynolds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Jaques's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaques backwards.
Reynolds cracks Jaques with a nice body shot.

Reynolds pulls guard effortlessly.
Reynolds is controlling Jaques's posture.
Jaques wants to get up but he can't break Reynolds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reynolds pulls Jaques in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaques from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaques wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling his posture from full guard.
Niko Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaques wants to stand and escape but instead Reynolds has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Reynolds trying to control but Jaques is working from the bottom.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Jaques keeps moving.
Cole Jaques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reynolds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Reynolds!
Niko Reynolds is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colt Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morse Hores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt Westbrook had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Westbrook
vs
Hores

188 cm
25
203 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
196 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colt Westbrook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morse Hores!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Morse Hores has been cut.
Hores leaves Westbrook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hores is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hores lands with a nice combination. Westbrook backs away looking to recover.
Westbrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hores swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Hores.
Westbrook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hores checks a leg kick.
Hores scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hores tries to bum rush Westbrook with a series of wild strikes but Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hores misses with the combination.
Hores leaves Westbrook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westbrook shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hores defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook looks for a takedown but Hores sprawls well.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Hores moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Westbrook takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hores swinging wildly here.
Hores misses with a series of wild punches.

Hores closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hores lands in his opponent's guard.
Hores trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hores throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westbrook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Westbrook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westbrook tries to get out of the position.
Hores trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
Hores tries to free his leg and advance position but Westbrook is retaining full guard.
Hores stops Westbrook from standing up.
Hores sitting in guard here, content to control.
Westbrook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hores connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hores does no damage.
No joy there for Hores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hores takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Westbrook checks a low kick from Hores.
Hores is looking to slow Westbrook down with leg kicks.
Hores rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hores tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hores tries to bum rush Westbrook with a series of wild strikes but Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hores is looking to clinch but Westbrook is avoiding it.
Westbrook shoots in for a double leg but Hores sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hores punishes Westbrook's body with a nice straight punch.
Westbrook misses with a head kick.
Hores stuffs the takedown.

Hores throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Westbrook was covering up waiting for the punch and Hores finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hores trying to control the position from guard on top but Westbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hores is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hores trying to control the position from guard on top but Westbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morse Hores dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morse Hores's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hores moves into range and clinches up with Westbrook.

Hores pulls guard effortlessly.
Hores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westbrook is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Westbrook looking to pass the guard.
Hores tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Westbrook postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hores wants to stand but Westbrook is controlling the position.
Hores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westbrook is one step ahead there.
Hores has a closed guard, preventing Westbrook from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hores is trying to control the position but Westbrook postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hores wants to clinch.
Hores buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Westbrook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hores clinches.
Hores has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Westbrook avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Westbrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Westbrook misses with a knee strike.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Hores.

Hores has clasped his hands together around Westbrook's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hores cracks Westbrook with a big elbow.
Westbrook is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hores has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hores is putting a hurting on Westbrook here, landing some big shots from side control.

Hores stands up.
Hores throws a nice looking combination but Westbrook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hores tries to clinch there but Westbrook circles away.
Hores lands a body shot.
Colt Westbrook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hores lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hores wants to clinch up but Westbrook keeps it at a distance.
Hores swinging wildly here.
Westbrook shoots in looking for a takedown. Hores tries to sprawl out of it but Westbrook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hores manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hores's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hores duly obliges.
Westbrook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hores blocks a head kick by Westbrook.
Hores showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westbrook.
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown but Hores shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hores comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hores throws a combination. Westbrook tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Hores changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Westbrook looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hores fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hores trying to control the action but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
Hores might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Westbrook kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hores misses with the ground and pound.
Hores is chipping away with strikes.
Westbrook is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hores working the body and head with strikes.
Hores working the ground and pound but Westbrook is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morse Hores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Morse Hores's cut.
That's time! Westbrook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hores lands a jab-cross combination.
Hores misses with a few strikes there.
Hores moves in looking to clinch but Westbrook pushes him off.
Hores falls off balance throwing a combination

and Westbrook counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hores!
A nice elbow there by Westbrook.
Hores wants to hold on but Westbrook pushes him away.
Morse Hores has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Westbrook tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Westbrook trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hores manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hores is trying to maintain the position but Westbrook is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hores avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Westbrook.
Hores controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Westbrook winds up and cracks Hores with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hores is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hores slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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.
Westbrook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hores seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Westbrook wants to control from the top but Hores keeps moving.
Hores preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Westbrook stands up over Hores, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hores controls Westbrook momentarily but Westbrook frees himself.
Westbrook wants to control from the top but Hores keeps moving.
Hores looking for a sweep. Not yet Hores, not yet.
Hores has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Westbrook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hores pushes Westbrook off and gets back to his feet.
Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westbrook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hores.
Hores displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morse Hores seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hores slips under a jab from Westbrook.
Westbrook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hores. That did some damage!
Westbrook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Westbrook on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Hores's shoulder, as Hores tries to avoid the shot.
Hores turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westbrook.
A jab lands there for Hores.
Hores scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hores rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Westbrook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hores will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hores scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Colt Westbrook did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Morse Hores's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hores lands a two punch combo.
Hores lands a glancing blow to the side of Westbrook's head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hores blocking some punches.
Hores is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hores working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Westbrook connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hores's face.
Westbrook looking to throw knees to the head but Hores is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook.
A frustrated look appears on Westbrook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Westbrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hores is looking to control Westbrook's arms but Westbrook gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hores has his back to the cage.

Hores has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Westbrook clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Westbrook looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hores.
Hores lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Westbrook hold on?!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hores has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hores has Westbrook flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hores lands punches and elbows.
Hores trying to control.
Hores is punishing Westbrook with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hores gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hores is landing with strikes from the back.
Hores loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Westbrook hold on?
Westbrook is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hores lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hores throwing damaging strikes from the back! Westbrook could be in trouble here!
Hores tries to get the hooks in deep but Westbrook pushed the leg off.
Hores connects with a big shot to the side of Westbrook's head.

Westbrook is rocked!
Westbrook avoids the strikes from Hores.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hores is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hores gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hores gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hores apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Hores clinches up with Westbrook and pushes him back against the cage.
Hores drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Hores.

Hores works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hores lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hores trying to control the position from guard on top but Westbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hores postures up in Westbrook's guard and throws a big left but Westbrook blocks it.

Hores postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Westbrook is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hores, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook landing with the ground and pound.
Westbrook with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hores trying to control the position here.
Hores controls Westbrook momentarily but Westbrook frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morse Hores dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Morse Hores's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hores feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Westbrook's calf.
A right-left combo lands from Hores.

Westbrook scores with a takedown into Hores's guard.
Westbrook showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hores is pulling down on Westbrook's head to control his posture.
Westbrook is working Hores over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hores is trying to keep Westbrook in close.
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.
Westbrook trying to control but Hores is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hores not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Westbrook landing with the ground and pound.
Hores is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

and Westbrook counters with a shoot takedown. Hores fights it but they end up in guard.
Westbrook wants to pass the guard but Hores is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hores holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hores is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Westbrook's guard.

Westbrook has his feet on Hores's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hores fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hores throws a combination that misses

and Westbrook counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hores's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hores not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Westbrook is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hores keeping moving, preventing Westbrook from controlling successfully.
Hores lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Westbrook!
Westbrook is trying to stand.
Colt Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hores is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Westbrook can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hores raining down shots from the mount!
Westbrook squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hores with shots to the head and body - Westbrook looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hores trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morse Hores is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hores sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westbrook taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hores 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morse Hores!
Morse Hores is the new middleweight champion!

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroi Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Brooks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Moore
vs
Brooks

165 cm
24
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
255 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroi Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Leroi Moore has been cut.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.

It looks like Eli Brooks has been cut.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.

Brooks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moore is trying to improve his position.
Moore wants to control but Brooks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moore to see if he's OK.
Moore defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore parries the strikes from Brooks easily there. Brooks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moore to escape.
Moore struggling a bit here.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brooks on the ground.
Brooks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brooks lands an elbow.
Brooks tries to score with some ground and pound. Moore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brooks takes a little break here. Moore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brooks tries to score with some ground and pound. Moore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Moore defending against the ground and pound.

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.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
Brooks working the ground and pound.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.
Brooks lands some shots froms side control.
Moore is being controlled here.
Brooks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks looks gassed!
Brooks tries to score with some ground and pound. Moore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moore is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Brooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks cracks Moore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brooks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks is working Moore over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Brooks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brooks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brooks's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moore lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore lands a head shot.

That has opened up Eli Brooks's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Moore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moore is looking to wear down Brooks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leroi Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks takes one to the side of the head.
Moore looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Brooks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
Moore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Moore.

The cut above Eli Brooks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Moore.

Eli Brooks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Leroi Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore closes the distance and lands a one-two.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eli Brooks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leroi Moore!
Leroi Moore is the new heavyweight champion!

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