WCCG 5: Bad to the Bone PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiao Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fisher
vs
Barbosa

173 cm
22
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fisher duly obliges.

It looks like Sebastiao Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa looks gassed!
Fisher sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Barbosa is rocked!

Fisher moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?

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

Fisher drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.

Fisher breaks from the clinch.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Fisher knocks Barbosa out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spencer Fisher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Metcalf
vs
Danzig

170 cm
22
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Smoke'n Herb's Medicinal Supply

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Metcalf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Metcalf moves into the clinch successfully.
Metcalf prevents the takedown attempt.
Metcalf misses with an elbow over the top.
Danzig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metcalf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Danzig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brent Metcalf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Danzig.
The is referee keeping an eye on Metcalf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Danzig tries to score a body lock takedown but Metcalf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danzig trying to stall but Metcalf improves his position.

Metcalf pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metcalf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Metcalf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzig tries to free his leg and advance position but Metcalf is retaining full guard.
Metcalf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metcalf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Metcalf tries to get out of the position.
Metcalf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Danzig trying to control but Metcalf is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danzig lands with a slapping head kick.
Danzig looks to clinch

and Metcalf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metcalf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danzig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Metcalf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danzig!
Metcalf content just to control the position here.
Danzig is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Danzig hang on?
Metcalf looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Metcalf.
Metcalf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danzig wants to hold on but Metcalf pushes him away.
Danzig looks gassed!
Metcalf working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Metcalf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Metcalf controlling from the full mount.
Danzig can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf controlling the position easily from mount.
Metcalf working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Metcalf get's back to his feet.
Danzig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Metcalf counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Danzig's guard now.

Metcalf gets to his feet - Danzig follows without any prompting.
Danzig darts in trying to clinch

and Metcalf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metcalf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Danzig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf wants to stand but Danzig is controlling his posture from full guard.
Danzig is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Danzig wants to get back to his feet but Metcalf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

Danzig gets caught flat footed, as Metcalf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danzig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danzig being controlled here, momentarily.
Danzig trying to keep a closed guard but Metcalf is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Metcalf stands up from Danzig's guard - Metcalf perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Danzig throws a head kick that half lands.

Metcalf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Danzig is trying to keep Metcalf in close.
Danzig wants to get back to his feet but Metcalf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Metcalf controlling from the top position.
Metcalf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metcalf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Metcalf content to stall in guard here.
Danzig throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Metcalf advances position into side control!
Danzig is breathing heavily.
Metcalf cracks Danzig with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Metcalf controlling the position from side mount.
Brent Metcalf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig with a lazy takedown attempt

and Metcalf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Danzig working a defensive guard here.
Metcalf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danzig is keeping the position for now.
Danzig working a defensive guard here.
Metcalf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Metcalf throws a strike but Danzig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Danzig passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danzig wants to control but Metcalf is keeping him busy.
Danzig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danzig thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Metcalf to regain full guard.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Metcalf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metcalf looking to control.
Danzig wants to stand but Metcalf is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Metcalf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metcalf not doing much here.
Danzig trying to control here.
Metcalf controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Metcalf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Danzig doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Metcalf counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Danzig!
Metcalf with a couple of short strikes.
Metcalf is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Metcalf controlling his opponent.
Danzig working to try and regain half guard.
Metcalf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danzig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Metcalf with the ground and pound from mount.
Danzig tries to hold on but Metcalf postures up.
Metcalf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Metcalf looking to secure an arm triangle but Danzig defends it well.
Danzig wants to control but Metcalf is having none of it.
Glen Danzig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. Brent Metcalf just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Metcalf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Danzig is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Metcalf moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Danzig has worked his arm free - good work by Danzig!
Danzig takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig tries to buck Metcalf off but Metcalf is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Danzig is trying to control Metcalf's posture but Metcalf avoids it.
Danzig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danzig is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Metcalf is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Danzig can't escape the position.
Metcalf content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Metcalf looking to finish Danzig with some ground and pound. This is bad for Danzig!
Metcalf content just to control the position here.
Metcalf avoids the attempt from Danzig to control.
Metcalf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Metcalf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metcalf, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Metcalf!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wu Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolls Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tang
vs
Gracie

185 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wu Tang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolls Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tang looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

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

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie has Tang pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Tang stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tang is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tang is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Tang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie prevents Tang from getting the reversal.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Gracie working for a submission but Tang is keeping him at bay.
Gracie moves to back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tang tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.

Gracie is cranking Tang's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Tang! He's tightened the choke and Tang is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolls Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blanket Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Bad blaring out of the sound system. Max Powers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Powers

160 cm
18
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

163 cm
19
133 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Sinners Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blanket Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson 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.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Powers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Powers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Powers dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

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

Jackson working for a triangle but Powers defends it easily.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powers manages to get himself to full guard.

Jackson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jackson seems to have locked his on tight now - Powers screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jackson, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Blanket Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grady Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Fat Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Woods
vs
Fat Lee

177 cm
21
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grady Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jun Fat Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woods drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Woods tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woods. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Woods has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lee wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Woods changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Woods manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Woods drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Woods controls the position.
Woods wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.

Woods decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Woods is breathing heavily.

Lee forces Woods back against the cage and clinches.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Woods gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Woods is keeping busy.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Woods can't break the clinch.
Woods can't get the takedown.
Woods takes an elbow to the forehead.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Woods takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee is trying to stall.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Woods lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Grady Woods has been cut.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Woods lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Woods avoids the damage to the body.
Woods wants to break free but Lee has control.
Woods has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Woods has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee trying to stall but Woods improves his position.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee tries to stall but Woods uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Woods wants a takedown.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Woods manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Woods moved away.
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee is looking to clinch.

Woods scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woods content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Woods decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Woods gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woods is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Woods wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woods closes the distance and clinches.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Woods improves position.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.

Woods fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Woods persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Woods stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Woods stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods circles away from the clinch attempt

and Woods counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Woods.
Woods unloading with bombs!
Woods controlling from mount.
Woods seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Woods takes Lee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lee is in trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Woods kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee trying to control the hands but Woods breaks the grip.
Woods controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods landing with strikes.
Woods has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Woods keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee tries to roll but Woods sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Woods looking to hold on to the position here but Lee rolls and ends up regaining guard.

Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woods controls the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Grady Woods just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Woods gets the takedown into side control.
Woods lands a decent elbow from side control.
Woods tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Woods controls the position from side control.
Woods has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Woods dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grady Woods's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's guard.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.

Woods stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woods paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woods.
Woods takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Woods is blocking nicely.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woods.
Woods managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Woods's takedown attempt.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Woods wants to break free but Lee has control.

Woods manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Woods seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Woods wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Woods tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Jun Fat Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Woods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.

Woods stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.

Woods shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Woods was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Woods is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Woods content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grady Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, 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 Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Woods!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holden
vs
Johnson

176 cm
22
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
21
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holden is breathing heavily.
Holden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holden tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mark Holden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Holden clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Holden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Holden is controlling the position.
Holden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Holden is controlling the position.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holden is keeping busy.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Holden keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Holden sprawls well.
Mark Holden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Holden throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Holden shrugs it off.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Holden. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holden but Holden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mark Holden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holden misses with some punches.
Holden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Holden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Holden misses with a knee strike.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Holden keeps him there for the moment.

Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Holden from standing up.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Holden from standing up.
Johnson looking to control.

Johnson working for a triangle but Holden defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Holden postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holden manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Holden won't let him.
Johnson trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson wants to stand but Holden is controlling his arm.
Johnson trying to control the position but Holden is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Holden clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwight Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Holden throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Holden clinches with his opponent.

Johnson manages to pull guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson is trying to keep Holden in close.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Holden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Holden postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Holden because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Holden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holden is looking to escape.
Holden wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson is looking to stand but Johnson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Johnson looking to control but Holden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Holden is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Holden is squirming around nicely.

Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Holden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holden manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holden, who protects the arm well.
Holden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holden keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holden is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to stand but Holden is controlling his arm.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Holden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A head kick by Holden misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Holden throws a big shot that misses.
Mark Holden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark Holden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots in but Holden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick from Holden lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holden as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holden misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Holden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Holden. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Holden throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Holden sprawls well.
Holden tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Holden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holden lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holden circles away.

Holden has managed to clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson pushes Holden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Holden wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Holden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Holden is having none of it.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Holden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.

Holden has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Holden is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Holden into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling here.

Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Holden in close.
Holden won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Holden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.

Johnson has his feet on Holden's thighs here. He's pushed Holden off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Holden screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwight Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Random Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kreiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Random Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Kreiger's chin.

Man
vs
Kreiger

182 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Random Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Kreiger!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Kreiger shows good takedown defense.
Mike Kreiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreiger is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Kreiger stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Kreiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man tries to clinch up

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

Kreiger gets to his feet - Man follows without any prompting.
Man looks to clinch

so Kreiger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreiger stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kreiger stops Man from standing up.

Kreiger gets to his feet - Man follows without any prompting.

Kreiger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kreiger prevents Man from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreiger is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Man is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Kreiger seems content to control.
Kreiger moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kreiger stalls from top position.

Kreiger decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kreiger counters with a single leg into guard. Man didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreiger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man keeping full guard, as Kreiger tries to pass.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreiger trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Kreiger looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreiger won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kreiger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Man tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Kreiger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kreiger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kreiger pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Kreiger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kreiger is looking to pass Man's guard but actually Man recovers to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to stand and escape but Kreiger is having none of it.
Kreiger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Kreiger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Kreiger sits in half guard.

Kreiger postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Man to stand up.
Man misses with a takedown

and Kreiger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kreiger trying to control the pace.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is staying active underneath Kreiger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kreiger wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man tries to kick Kreiger off but Kreiger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreiger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kreiger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kreiger decides to return to a standing position.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreiger misses with a low kick.
Man fails with the takedown

and Kreiger counters with a takedown into side control.

Kreiger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Man tries for a takedown but Kreiger circles away easily

and Kreiger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Kreiger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kreiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kreiger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreiger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kreiger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kreiger stands and steps away. Man gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man tries to clinch up

and Kreiger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Kreiger controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Kreiger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kreiger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Man is working an open guard so Kreiger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kreiger wants to control but Man postures up.
Mike Kreiger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man tries to stand but Kreiger controls the position and pulls Man into his guard.
Kreiger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kreiger pushes Man off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kreiger counters with a takedown into side control.

Kreiger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Man with a poor takedown

and Kreiger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreiger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreiger wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Kreiger is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Man reverses the position - he's now on top in Kreiger's guard.
Kreiger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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.
Man is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kreiger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kreiger misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreiger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kreiger really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Man shoots in and bounces Kreiger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kreiger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Kreiger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreiger stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.

Kreiger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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.
Kreiger takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man has his takedown stuffed

so Kreiger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kreiger stops Man from standing up.
Kreiger trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Kreiger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Man is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kreiger dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kreiger's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kreiger stalling.

Kreiger wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kreiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to get back to his feet.

Kreiger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Man wants to clinch up but Kreiger keeps it at a distance.

Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Kreiger wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to stand but Kreiger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Kreiger.
Kreiger controlling Man's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kreiger dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kreiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreiger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man fails with the takedown.
Kreiger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kreiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreiger tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.

Man darts in and clinches Kreiger up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man taking a breather.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Kreiger blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.

Kreiger jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kreiger controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kreiger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man passes into side control.

Man decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Kreiger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Kreiger decides to stand back up.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kreiger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kreiger uses his free foot to push down on Man's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man taking shots to the head.
Kreiger looking to finish with strikes here!
Kreiger looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kreiger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Man turns into him and now he's in Kreiger's guard.
Kreiger wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Man stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Man tries to keep at a distance but Kreiger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Kreiger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kreiger sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreiger looking to pass the guard.
Kreiger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kreiger wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 43:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 43:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 43:50

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