Sin City Throwdown 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brighton Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart. Yoshihiro Tanaka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnston
vs
Tanaka

150 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brighton Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Johnston is avoiding it.

Johnston scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnston controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston controlling his opponent.
Tanaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Johnston controlling the pace for now.
Johnston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanaka trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnston controlling from the full mount.
Johnston won't let Tanaka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Johnston controlling from the full mount.
Tanaka is trying to stand up.
Johnston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tanaka really wants to buck Johnston off and get back to his feet.

Johnston is going olschool here, as he tries to force Tanaka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tanaka shrugs it off.

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.
Johnston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnston lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnston controlling the position easily from mount.

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

Tanaka has Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanaka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanaka looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tanaka!
Johnston controlling from mount.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Johnston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tanaka?
Johnston really is a fat lump.
Johnston controlling from the full mount.
Tanaka is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tanaka wants to stand but Johnston is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnston gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnston prevents Tanaka from standing back up.

Johnston gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.

Johnston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tanaka being controlled for a moment.

Johnston stands up and beckons Tanaka to his feet.
Johnston shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.

Johnston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Johnston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnston connects with a couple of short punches.

Johnston stands up from Tanaka's guard - Johnston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnston in particular looking to stall.

Johnston escapes and gets back to his feet.

Johnston feints and as Tanaka raises his hands in defense, Johnston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tanaka wants to stand but Johnston is controlling the position.
Johnston sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Johnston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Johnston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanaka's guard.
Johnston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Johnston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Johnston isn't so interested in that idea.

Johnston stands up from Tanaka's guard - Johnston perhaps looking for a knockout.

Johnston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Johnston isn't so interested in that idea.
Brighton Johnston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnston working some strikes from top position.
Tanaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tanaka being controlled here, momentarily.

Johnston stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanaka!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Johnston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanaka swivels and escapes.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tanaka sprawls well initially but Johnston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnston passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Johnston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanaka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnston controlling his opponent.
Johnston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tanaka looks a forlorn figure.

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.
Johnston landing strikes from the mount.
Johnston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnston lands a big shot there that rocks Tanaka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnston controlling from the full mount.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Tanaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Johnston controlling his opponent.

Johnston is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tanaka has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston won't let Tanaka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Johnston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnston fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tanaka is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnston.
Tanaka bucks up and tries to throw Johnston off but instead Johnston has got his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Johnston lands a shot to the body.
Johnston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Johnston looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Yoshihiro Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brighton Johnston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanaka looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brighton Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnston, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brighton Johnston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bukaw Kingstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Amigos - Mexican Party. Bukaw Kingstar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kingstar
vs
Dos Santos

180 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

CROWN

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bukaw Kingstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingstar keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingstar throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Kingstar looks to clinch

so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dos Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Santos passes Kingstar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kingstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingstar defending well though.
Kingstar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Kingstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos working over Kingstar with some ground and pound. Kingstar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Kingstar defends the submission attempt.
Kingstar is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dos Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dos Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dos Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kingstar is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingstar avoid being mounted?
Dos Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar taking some punishment here, with Dos Santos in his half guard.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kingstar taking some punishment here, with Dos Santos in his half guard.
Kingstar is trying to maintain the position but Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kingstar trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
Kingstar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Kingstar tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingstar is breathing heavily.
Kingstar being controlled here, momentarily.
Dos Santos trying to control but Kingstar is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos distracts Kingstar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kingstar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Santos lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Santos 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dos Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Santos stays in close to Kingstar's body and controls the position.
Kingstar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Kingstar keeps moving.
Dos Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingstar's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Kingstar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dos Santos clinches.
Kingstar wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.

Dos Santos has Kingstar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dos Santos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kingstar tumbling to the mat - Dos Santos dives into Kingstar's guard.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos passes Kingstar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kingstar trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dos Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingstar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dos Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingstar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dos Santos working over Kingstar with some ground and pound. Kingstar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dos Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dos Santos throwing shots but Kingstar is blocking nicely.
Kingstar wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kingstar is looking to escape.
Dos Santos slips a nice elbow through Kingstar's hands, connecting with Kingstar's forehead.
Nice strikes from Dos Santos there.
Dos Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two 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. Dos Santos connects with a nice short shot to Kingstar's temple.
Dos Santos lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Santos lands a nice short elbow.
Kingstar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miguel Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Dos Santos connects with a nice short shot to Kingstar's temple.
Dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dos Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dos Santos in particular looking to stall.
Kingstar is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is nestled in close to Kingstar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dos Santos winds up and cracks Kingstar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Dos Santos seems content to control.
Kingstar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Kingstar is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingstar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Dos Santos seems content to control.
Dos Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingstar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kingstar is trying to maintain the position but Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Santos controlling the action here.
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. Dos Santos connects with a nice short shot to Kingstar's temple.
Kingstar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dos Santos has managed to clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to drag Kingstar to the mat but Kingstar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Dos Santos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Santos wants to take a breather but Kingstar is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Despite being in the dominant position, Miguel Dos Santos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dos Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kingstar is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Santos sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingstar kicks off Dos Santos and gets to his feet.
Kingstar throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Kingstar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kingstar misses with a two punch combination.
Kingstar clinches but Dos Santos breaks the clinch

and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Kingstar tries to escape but Dos Santos is in control.
Dos Santos is staying tight to Kingstar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dos Santos cracks Kingstar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos cracks Kingstar with a big right hand but Kingstar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dos Santos taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dos Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dos Santos landing a few strikes.
Kingstar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dos Santos cracks Kingstar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Dos Santos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dos Santos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Kingstar is working away.
Miguel Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar being controlled for a moment.
Kingstar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dos Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingstar is defending well.
Kingstar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dos Santos has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kingstar is being controlled here.
Dos Santos cracks Kingstar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kingstar trying to remain calm as Dos Santos controls from the top position.
Bukaw Kingstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Despite being in the dominant position, Miguel Dos Santos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Kingstar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Santos 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 George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Carlos Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsujiri Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsujiri Matsui will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carlos Ortiz
vs
Matsui

178 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Carlos Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatsujiri Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Matsui with that takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.

Ortiz decides to stand back up.

Ortiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ortiz works his way into side control.
Matsui manages to get back to half guard.
Matsui is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ortiz in particular looking to stall.
Ortiz prevents Matsui from improving his position.
Matsui is trying to stand up here but Ortiz is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Ortiz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Matsui is trying to escape the mount.

Ortiz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ortiz blocks Matsui's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ortiz controlling the position easily from mount.
Ortiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

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.
Matsui manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matsui is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matsui is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matsui won't allow Ortiz to pass to mount.
Matsui is staying active underneath Ortiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matsui wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsui's head.
Matsui punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ortiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
Matsui throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ortiz wants to control but Matsui is keeping him busy.
Matsui striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ortiz lands an elbow.
Matsui is pushing Ortiz's head away, looking to escape. Ortiz manages to hold on to the position though.
Matsui looks gassed!
Matsui is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsui tries to control but Ortiz manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is riding his opponent, not letting Matsui buck him off.
Ortiz not allowing Matsui to control his hands.
Ortiz gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ortiz loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Matsui hold on?
Matsui is keeping busy.
Ortiz cracks Matsui with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Matsui from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Ortiz has his arm under Matsui's chin here. Game over son! Ortiz squeezes tightly and Matsui is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Carlos Ortiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bajrang Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foster
vs
Jakhotia

182 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bajrang Jakhotia!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakhotia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like AJ Foster has been cut.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Jakhotia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakhotia cracks Foster with an uppercut from hell and Foster crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jakhotia's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Foster is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakhotia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Jakhotia stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Foster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakhotia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakhotia is pulling down on Foster's head. It's preventing any offense from Foster, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jakhotia is looking to sinch up a triangle. Foster throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jakhotia's body to avoid the submission. Jakhotia has instead reached around Foster's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jakhotia arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bajrang Jakhotia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

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

Dobbs
vs
Umber

200 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lindsay Dobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Umber!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dobbs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Umber missing with punches from the bottom.
Dobbs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dobbs lands with a punch from half guard.
Dobbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Umber punching from the bottom.
Umber punching from the bottom.
Umber is staying active underneath Dobbs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Umber missing with punches from the bottom.
Umber is pressing down on Dobbs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Umber doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Umber lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Umber manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Umber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dobbs hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umber punishing his opponent with strikes.
Umber working the ground and pound effectively.

Dobbs is rocked!
Umber lands a big shot to the head and Dobbs winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Umber!

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 Aris BenJudah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Wagaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagaman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sick Puppies - . Cameron Wagaman has the eye of the tiger tonight.

BenJudah
vs
Wagaman

170 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aris BenJudah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Wagaman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

BenJudah 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.
Wagaman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
BenJudah trying to control but Wagaman is working from the bottom.
BenJudah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wagaman's head.
BenJudah trying to control but Wagaman is working from the bottom.
BenJudah slips nicely into half guard.

BenJudah is looking for a kimura here.
BenJudah stalling away here and it's allowed Wagaman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagaman keeping moving, preventing BenJudah from controlling successfully.
BenJudah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
BenJudah wants to control from the top but Wagaman keeps moving.

Wagaman is working an open guard so BenJudah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
BenJudah lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagaman stuffs the takedown attempt from BenJudah. BenJudah gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagaman keeps the fight on the outside.
BenJudah cracks Wagaman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown by BenJudah or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagaman which made him look bad.

BenJudah scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by BenJudah.
BenJudah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

BenJudah working for a guillotine from mount but Wagaman is in no mood to give up.
BenJudah landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenJudah looking to control but Wagaman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

BenJudah is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
BenJudah misses with a head kick.
Wagaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - BenJudah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagaman blocks a head kick by BenJudah.
Wagaman with a poor takedown
and BenJudah counters with a three punch combo that has Wagaman backing up. Wagaman nods at BenJudah to acknowledge the strikes.

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.

BenJudah drives through with a takedown into guard.
BenJudah trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BenJudah advances to half guard.
BenJudah is tying to control. Wagaman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wagaman punching from the bottom.
Wagaman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. BenJudah is working away from the top position though.
BenJudah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagaman keeps working.
Wagaman wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wagaman avoids a kick to the body.
BenJudah fails with an attempt to clinch.
BenJudah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wagaman counters with a single leg into guard. BenJudah didn't expect that.
BenJudah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
BenJudah wants to stand up but Wagaman is controlling him.
BenJudah throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aris BenJudah!
Aris BenJudah is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crucifixio Capuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Jasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capuccio comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Crucifixio Capuccio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Capuccio
vs
Jasper

190 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

TFP Graphics

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crucifixio Capuccio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasper misses with a takedown attempt - Capuccio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jasper.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jasper, right into the meat.
Jasper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Capuccio keeps the fight on the outside.

Jasper gets a clinch.

Jasper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jasper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Capuccio swivels and escapes.
Jasper looks for a takedown but Capuccio sprawls well.
Crucifixio Capuccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Jasper.
Jasper looks for a takedown but Capuccio sprawls well.

Capuccio gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasper is looking to control Capuccio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jasper avoid being mounted?
Jasper is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuccio is thwarting Jasper's attempts to control the position.
Jasper looks gassed!

Capuccio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Capuccio is thwarting Jasper's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Capuccio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jasper defends it well.

Capuccio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Capuccio seems to be looking for submissions.

Capuccio seems to be working for a kimura but Jasper defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jasper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jasper gets back to full guard.

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

Jasper is looking for a triangle but Capuccio pushes his legs off easily.

Jasper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capuccio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jasper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capuccio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Jasper working for a triangle but Capuccio defends it easily.

Capuccio 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.

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

Jasper closes the distance and pushes Capuccio back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capuccio goes for a takedown attempt but Jasper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jasper has his takedown stuffed

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

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

Capuccio 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.

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

Capuccio 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jasper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capuccio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capuccio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capuccio postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crucifixio Capuccio 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.

Capuccio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Capuccio seems to be looking for submissions.
Jasper is trying to stand.

Capuccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jasper looking for submissions off his back.

Capuccio wants to work for an arm triangle but Jasper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Capuccio is thwarting Jasper's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Capuccio wants to work for an arm triangle but Jasper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasper is looking to escape.

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

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

Capuccio working for a submission but Jasper is keeping him at bay.
Jasper is looking to get to half guard.
Capuccio avoids the attempt from Jasper to control.

Capuccio working for a guillotine from mount but Jasper is in no mood to give up.

Capuccio looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jasper tries to lock up and control but Capuccio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Capuccio working for a guillotine from mount but Jasper is in no mood to give up.
Jasper is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jasper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Capuccio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jasper is surviving well by controlling Capuccio's body position as best he can.
Capuccio avoids the attempt from Jasper to control.

Capuccio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jasper is surviving well by controlling Capuccio's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capuccio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jasper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jasper can't do much from the bottom here.
Jasper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Capuccio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jasper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Capuccio working away.
Crucifixio Capuccio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Capuccio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jasper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jasper is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasper is trying to control Capuccio's posture but Capuccio avoids it.
Jasper is trying to get back to his feet.
Jasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capuccio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Capuccio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Capuccio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jasper rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Capuccio's guard! Nice work there by Jasper!

Capuccio is working an open guard so Jasper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Capuccio drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jasper wants to stand up but Capuccio is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Capuccio tries for a takedown but Jasper circles away easily
and Jasper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jasper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Capuccio backs up against the cage.

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

Capuccio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Capuccio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jasper trying to control but Capuccio is working from the bottom.
Jasper wanted to stand there but Capuccio had control of the position.

Capuccio looking for a guillotine here but Jasper defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasper advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capuccio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jasper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Capuccio is staying active underneath Jasper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Capuccio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jasper pulls his head out easily.

Capuccio actively working from the bottom here.

Jasper is looking for a kimura but Capuccio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jasper to get the leverage.

Jasper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Capuccio sees it coming and defends easily.
Capuccio moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jasper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Capuccio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jasper is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Capuccio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jasper's back instead.
Jasper manages to reverse the position and now he's in Capuccio's guard. Nice work there by Jasper.

Capuccio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jasper doesn't defend quickly enough and Capuccio has managed to lock this one up! Can Jasper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Capuccio on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crucifixio Capuccio!
Crucifixio Capuccio is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rambo
vs
Snow

200 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hellbent, Inc.

TFP Graphics

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grayson Rambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow has a takedown stuffed.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.

Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Snow!
Snow is trying to reverse the position but instead Rambo has taken his back - oops!
Rambo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Snow turns into Rambo and is now in his guard.
Snow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Snow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rambo!

Rambo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rambo taking a breather here.
Rambo avoids the strikes from the bottom by Snow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is trying to get back to half guard.
Snow misses with a strike from the bottom.
Snow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snow is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Snow throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rambo misses with a kick to the body.

Snow gets a clinch.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rambo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grayson Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snow smiles and moves away.

Rambo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rambo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snow looks gassed!
Snow tries for a takedown but Rambo manages to get underhooks.
Rambo misses with a knee strike.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Snow holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
Snow wants a takedown.
Rambo tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Rambo back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rambo gets underhooks to prevent Snow's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rambo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snow gets underhooks to prevent Rambo's takedown attempt.
Snow stops a takedown attempt from Rambo.

Snow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rambo is trying to keep an underhook but Snow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snow's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Rambo has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Snow right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rambo controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rambo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rambo doesn't have the hooks in and Snow manages to turn into his guard.
Snow postures up and lands a big shot to Rambo's brow.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Snow with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rambo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Snow tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rambo works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow is trying to buck Rambo off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grayson Rambo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Snow misses with a takedown attempt

and Rambo counters with a takedown into side control.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Rambo advances to full mount.
Snow is bucking up trying to escape but Rambo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Rambo.
Rambo tries to control but Snow wriggling away.
Snow tries to reverse the position but Rambo maintains control.
Rambo blocks Snow's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rambo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snow is looking to escape.
Snow'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.
Rambo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snow throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rambo. What's that going to do exactly?
Rambo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rambo won't let Snow get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
BOOM! Rambo connects with a massive shot to the dome!

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.
Rambo wants to control the pace but Snow is squirming around nicely.
Grayson Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rambo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Rambo pushes him off.
Snow is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Snow tries to clinch there but Rambo circles away.
Snow avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Snow doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rambo counters by clinching up.
Rambo takes a shot to the head.
Rambo fails to pull guard.

Rambo pulls Snow into guard.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.

Snow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt

and Rambo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snow's guard.
Grayson Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Rambo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Snow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rambo prevents Snow from getting back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snow wants to stand but Rambo is controlling the position.

Snow looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
Rambo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snow blocks a head kick by Rambo.
Grayson Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rambo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rambo works his way into side control.
Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet here but Rambo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Snow's back.
Rambo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Rambo is in full control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow tries to roll but Rambo sticks to his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rambo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rambo has the hooks in. Snow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snow covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Snow holding both Rambo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Snow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snow is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rambo counters with a one-two to the body.
Snow tries to clinch but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Rambo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Rambo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Snow to his feet.
Rambo throws a body kick that misses.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Snow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Rambo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snow wants to stand but Rambo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Snow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rambo's head.
Rambo managing to control the position.
Snow wants to stand but Rambo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Snow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rambo is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rambo distracts Snow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rambo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rambo is working Snow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rambo slips nicely into half guard.
Rambo trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grayson Rambo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Snow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rambo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Snow cracks Rambo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Snow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rambo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Snow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rambo is avoiding damage well.

Snow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rambo has escaped the position, nice work there.

Snow swings around for an armbar but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snow's guard.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rambo stays in close to Snow's body and controls the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Snow has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rambo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is looking for a sweep.
Snow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rambo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rambo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Snow throws Rambo to one side and escapes!
Rambo misses with a leg kick.

Snow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Snow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
Snow lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rambo has his hands on Snow's head, controlling the position.
Snow thows a big elbow that misses.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Snow!
Rambo looking to finish Snow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snow!

Rambo wants to finish this one by submission but Snow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rambo.
Snow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rambo working Snow over with strikes here.
Snow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rambo looking to control but Snow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snow working to try and regain half guard.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but Snow doesn't allow it.

Rambo has hold of Snow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Snow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snow dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Snow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rambo is fending him off so far but Snow persists. Nope, Rambo circles away and we're back to standing.

Snow clinches up against the cage.
Snow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rambo has Snow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rambo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snow.
Grayson Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
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.
Rambo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snow just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rambo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Snow lands a nice uppercut.
Snow keeps control of Rambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow lands a nice elbow.
Rambo gets underhooks to prevent Snow's takedown attempt.
Rambo stops a takedown attempt from Snow.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Rambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Rambo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snow just stands there and leans against the cage.

Snow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Snow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Snow in side control, throwing shots but Rambo defends.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.

Snow tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snow decides to stand back up. Snow steps back and let's Rambo get back to his feet.

Snow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rambo, pushing him back against the cage.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambo.
Snow scores with a knee to the head.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambo.
Rambo effectively controlling the action here.
Rambo wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
Snow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rambo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Snow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rambo pinned against the cage. Rambo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rambo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rambo is tying to control. Snow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Snow is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Snow is looking to improve his position.
Rambo controlling the action here.
Rambo winds up and cracks Snow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo is pressing down on Snow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snow is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snow pushes Rambo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Snow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rambo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rambo trying to control the hands but Snow breaks the grip.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayson Rambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow doesn't have the hooks in and Rambo manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rambo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Rambo!
Grayson Rambo retains his light heavyweight title!