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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Wagaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagaman has chosen Sick Puppies - as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Cameron Wagaman enters the cage!

Kuklinski
vs
Wagaman

180 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

171 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Wagaman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagaman is fending him off so far but Kuklinski persists. Nope, Wagaman circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Kuklinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagaman pinned against the cage. Wagaman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuklinski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wagaman drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kuklinski has an active guard here but Wagaman has managed to pass into half guard.

Kuklinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Wagaman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagaman trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Wagaman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Wagaman stands up out of the half guard.
Kuklinski with a poor takedown

and Wagaman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuklinski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is staying active underneath Wagaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wagaman trying to pass the guard but Kuklinski defending well.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Wagaman has control of the leg.
Wagaman throwing shots but Kuklinski is blocking nicely.
Wagaman is taking a breather. Kuklinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wagaman is trying to control. Kuklinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kuklinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wagaman controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but Wagaman circles away easily

and Wagaman counters with a single leg into guard. Kuklinski didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wagaman controls the pace.
Wagaman forces his way into half guard.

Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagaman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wagaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wagaman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuklinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard but Wagaman has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagaman lands a big elbow.
Wagaman with shots to the head and body - Kuklinski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kuklinski is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kuklinski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wagaman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kuklinski?
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position but Wagaman isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagaman lands a big elbow.
Wagaman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wagaman unloading with bombs!
Wagaman controlling the pace for now.
Wagaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagaman breaks from Kuklinski's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Wagaman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wagaman lands a nice shot to the head.
Kuklinski is trying to escape the mount.
Wagaman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kuklinski's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinski is squirming around, avoiding Wagaman's attempts to control the action.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Wagaman working for a submission but Kuklinski is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but Wagaman manages to get underhooks.

Wagaman manages to break the clinch.

Wagaman drives through and clinches with Kuklinski against the cage.
Kuklinski tries to stall but Wagaman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Wagaman to work.

Wagaman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wagaman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Wagaman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagaman manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Wagaman's guard.
Wagaman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuklinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wagaman dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wagaman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kuklinski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wagaman's back instead.

Kuklinski working for a choke but Wagaman is defending well.
Kuklinski is hanging on to Wagaman's back as he tries to escape.
Wagaman trying to control the action but Kuklinski just sinks the hooks in.

Wagaman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuklinski's arms.
Kuklinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wagaman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuklinski's guard. Nice work there by Wagaman.
Wagaman stands and throws Kuklinski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuklinski is looking to regain half guard here but Wagaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuklinski is not content to let Wagaman control the position.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep but Wagaman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wagaman unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagaman lands a big shot there that rocks Kuklinski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wagaman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wagaman landing punches.
Wagaman lands a big elbow.

Wagaman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kuklinski is wriggling around trying to escape.

Wagaman has control of Kuklinski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuklinski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wagaman controlling the pace for now.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wagaman unloading with bombs!
Wagaman controlling the pace for now.
Wagaman prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.

Wagaman looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Wagaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kuklinski has his takedown stuffed

and Wagaman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuklinski's guard.
Wagaman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kuklinski seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Wagaman's chin but Wagaman turns very nicely into Kuklinski's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Wagaman.

Kuklinski is working an open guard so Wagaman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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

Kuklinski has his foot on Wagaman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagaman works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wagaman controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagaman forces his way into half guard.

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

Kuklinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wagaman is taking a breather. Kuklinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.

Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wagaman prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.

Kuklinski has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wagaman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wagaman!
Kuklinski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kuklinski tries to bench press Wagaman off him but Wagaman keeps the position.
Wagaman is looking to take a break and control but Kuklinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuklinski keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wagaman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wagaman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.

Kuklinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Wagaman seems content to control.
Wagaman winds up and cracks Kuklinski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wagaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuklinski keeps working.

Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.

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

and Wagaman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kuklinski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wagaman pulls his head out easily.
Cameron Wagaman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wagaman trying to control the pace.
Richard Kuklinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagaman is trying to control. Kuklinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Wagaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wagaman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Wagaman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chester Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumble comes to the cage accompanied by Darkest Hour - Demon(s). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rumble
vs
Clegane

168 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

160 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Rumble!
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, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rumble scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clegane manages to get back to half guard.
Rumble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clegane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rumble.

Clegane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Clegane is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rumble pulls his head out easily.
Rumble trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clegane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rumble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rumble wants to stand up but Clegane has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clegane is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rumble pulls his head out easily.

Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clegane looks gassed!
Still in half guard, Rumble seems content to control.

Rumble decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Rumble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rumble lands in his opponent's guard.
Rumble pushes down on Clegane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clegane wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rumble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clegane on the ground.
Rumble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rumble blocks the strikes from Clegane.
Rumble is looking to take a break and control but Clegane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rumble is looking for a kimura here.
Clegane tries to kick Rumble off in order to stand up. Rumble Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Clegane manages to get back to half guard.
Rumble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rumble wants to pass to mount but Clegane is defending the position.
Clegane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rumble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now.

Rumble is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Clegane has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rumble is looking to defend but Clegane has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rumble! Clegane pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rumble taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gregor Clegane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicolae Carpathia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry The Rat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry The Rat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carpathia
vs
The Rat

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolae Carpathia!
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, Henry The Rat!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpathia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

The Rat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carpathia blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Rat.
The Rat stops Carpathia from getting back to his feet.
Carpathia tries to get to full guard but The Rat has control of the leg.
The Rat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carpathia defending well though.
The Rat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Rat working Carpathia over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Rat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carpathia tries to kick The Rat off but The Rat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Rat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Rat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Rat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carpathia wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpathia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Rat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carpathia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Rat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carpathia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The Rat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Rat trying to control from half guard but Carpathia is working away.
Carpathia wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from The Rat there.
The Rat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Rat throws a strike but Carpathia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carpathia is on top in guard.
Carpathia is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rat trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Rat striking from the bottom.
The Rat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Rat can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Rat trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Rat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Rat keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
The Rat is trying to control the position but Carpathia postures up.
The Rat throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

The Rat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Rat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carpathia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Rat.
The Rat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Rat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Rat thows a big elbow that misses.
The Rat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Rat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Rat lands a couple of digs.
The Rat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Rat throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carpathia tries to clinch but The Rat moves out of range.
Carpathia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Rat's hands.
Carpathia tries to clinch up.

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.
Carpathia tries to clinch but The Rat is having none of it.
Carpathia scores with a nice right hand.

Carpathia moves into range and clinches up with The Rat.
Come on The Rat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carpathia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Rat tries to pull guard but Carpathia won't allow it.
The Rat taking a breather.
Carpathia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carpathia is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Rat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Carpathia.
A short right from Carpathia on the inside.
Carpathia tries to break the clinch but The Rat is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Rat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carpathia but Carpathia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carpathia lands a high kick!
Carpathia lands with a straight right. The Rat didn't see that one coming.
The Rat keeps the fight on the outside.
Carpathia tries to clinch but The Rat is having none of it.
Carpathia stuffs the takedown attempt from The Rat. The Rat gets slowly back to his feet.
Carpathia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolae Carpathia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Carpathia.
Carpathia lands with a slapping head kick.
Carpathia is looking to clinch.

Carpathia rushes The Rat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Rat takes a shot to the head.
Carpathia is looking to break free of the clinch but The Rat has double underhooks.
Carpathia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carpathia wants to break free but The Rat has control.

Carpathia manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The Rat gets the takedown into side control.
The Rat is looking to take a break and control but Carpathia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rat cracks Carpathia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carpathia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Rat asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Rat lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Rat landing strikes.
The Rat taking a break here but Carpathia is having none of it and regains half guard.
Carpathia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Rat.

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.
The Rat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Rat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Rat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Rat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Carpathia as The Rat shoots in.
Nicolae Carpathia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Rat.
Carpathia tries to clinch there but The Rat circles away.
Carpathia wants to clinch.
Carpathia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Rat's head.
The Rat misses with a takedown attempt - Carpathia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carpathia tries to clinch but The Rat moves out of range.
The Rat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carpathia.

The Rat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carpathia!
The Rat unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Carpathia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Rat raining down shots from the mount!
The Rat raining down shots from the mount!
The Rat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Rat landing shots from mount.
Henry The Rat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carpathia wants to control but The Rat is having none of it.
Carpathia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Rat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Rat with shots to the head and body - Carpathia looks very uncomfortable down there.
The Rat lands a nice shot to the head.
The Rat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carpathia throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by The Rat.
The Rat dominating with strikes here.
The Rat lands a nice shot to the head.
The Rat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Rat punishing his opponent with strikes.
The Rat with shots to the head and body - Carpathia looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry The Rat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Rat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carpathia stuffs the takedown attempt from The Rat. The Rat gets slowly back to his feet.
The Rat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

The Rat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carpathia to the mat! Carpathia manages to get full guard.
The Rat trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpathia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Rat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carpathia keeping moving, preventing The Rat from controlling successfully.
Carpathia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Rat.
Carpathia trying to control the position.
The Rat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rat throws a big right hand that misses.
The Rat postures up in Carpathia's guard and throws a big left but Carpathia blocks it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carpathia fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Carpathia both land. Nice combination.
Carpathia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Rat shoots in for a double leg but Carpathia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nicolae Carpathia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Rat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carpathia's waist but Carpathia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Rat off to one side.
Nicolae Carpathia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Rat.

The Rat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carpathia to the mat! Carpathia manages to get full guard.
The Rat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Rat scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Rat landing with the ground and pound.
The Rat trying to control but Carpathia is working from the bottom.
Carpathia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Rat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Rat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carpathia keeping moving, preventing The Rat from controlling successfully.
Carpathia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Rat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Rat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Rat doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia stands up out of The Rat's guard for a moment - The Rat manages to land a nice upkick.
The Rat doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The Rat is pulling down on Carpathia's head to control his posture.
The Rat lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Carpathia throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carpathia stuffs the takedown attempt from The Rat. The Rat gets slowly back to his feet.
Carpathia throws a one two combo.
The Rat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Rat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carpathia as he avoids it easily.

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.
Carpathia works the jab nicely.

The Rat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Rat stalling away here and it's allowed Carpathia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Rat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carpathia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Rat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Rat throws and elbow that misses. Carpathia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Rat's guard. Nice move by Carpathia!
The Rat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nicolae Carpathia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry The Rat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carpathia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Rat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Rat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Rat 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Rat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

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

Kramer
vs
Basciano

192 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

150 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cosmo Kramer!
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, Vincent Basciano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.
Basciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kramer tries to avoid it but Basciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kramer to the ground. Kramer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Basciano as Kramer shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Basciano misses.
Kramer has a takedown stuffed.
Kramer stuffs the takedown attempt from Basciano. Basciano gets slowly back to his feet.
Basciano throws a front kick aimed at Kramer's knee but Kramer avoids it well.
Basciano looks for a takedown but Kramer sprawls well.
Basciano fails to land the takedown.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kramer shoots in but no luck this time.
Kramer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kramer shoots in for a double leg but Basciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Basciano has eaten all the pies!
Kramer is breathing heavily.
Kramer looks for a takedown but Basciano sprawls well.
Basciano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kramer swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Kramer as Basciano shoots in.
Basciano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kramer swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basciano stuffs the takedown.
Basciano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kramer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Basciano circles away.
Basciano misses with a few strikes there.
Cosmo Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer fails to land the takedown.
Basciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basciano but Basciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kramer fails with the takedown.
Basciano throws a right and a left that Kramer avoids nicely.
Kramer shoots in for a double leg but Basciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basciano tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basciano to the ground. Basciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Basciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Basciano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basciano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Basciano as Kramer shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kramer shoots in looking for a takedown. Basciano tries to sprawl out of it but Kramer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Basciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Basciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basciano misses with a takedown attempt - Kramer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kramer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Basciano circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Basciano. No joy for Kramer on that attempt.
Kramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Basciano counters with a one-two to the body.
Basciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basciano tries for a takedown but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kramer shoots in for a double leg but Basciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Basciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Horrible takedown by Kramer or perhaps it was just good defense by Basciano which made him look bad.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Basciano as he avoids it easily.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Basciano, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Basciano against the cage but Basciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Basciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Basciano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kramer's waist but Kramer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Basciano off to one side.

Basciano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kramer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Basciano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Basciano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kramer is working hard here to advance position.

Basciano has an Americana. Kramer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Basciano is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Basciano hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vincent Basciano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durin comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. Berric Dondarrion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Osulf Durin's chin.

Durin
vs
Dondarrion

185 cm
19
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

SCP Fight Gear

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osulf Durin!
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, Berric Dondarrion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dondarrion shoots in but no luck this time.
Dondarrion shoots in but no luck this time.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt - Durin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osulf Durin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berric Dondarrion.
Durin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Durin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durin lands with a left to the head.

Durin breaks from the clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Durin sends Dondarrion down but not out. Durin dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Berric Dondarrion has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dondarrion wants to get back to his feet but Durin is dominant here and he's now got Dondarrion's back!
Durin is punishing Dondarrion with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dondarrion looking very determined here, making life difficult for Durin.
Dondarrion controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Durin lands punches and elbows.
Dondarrion looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Durin trying to control momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Durin has the hooks in. Dondarrion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Durin is punishing Dondarrion with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dondarrion looks gassed!

Durin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dondarrion tries to escape but Durin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Durin controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Durin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durin doesn't have the hooks in and Dondarrion manages to turn into his guard.

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

Dondarrion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durin has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Dondarrion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Durin passes into side control.

Durin stands up and beckons Dondarrion to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durin misses with a wild combination.
Durin lands a jab-cross combination.

Durin 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.
Durin slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durin uses his free foot to push down on Dondarrion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dondarrion.
Durin trying to control but Dondarrion is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion wants to hold on but Durin pushes him away.
Durin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dondarrion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Durin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dondarrion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osulf Durin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berric Dondarrion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dondarrion misses with a takedown

and Durin counters by moving into the clinch.
Dondarrion wants a takedown but no success here.

Durin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dondarrion has his takedown stuffed

and Durin counters with a single leg into guard. Dondarrion didn't expect that.
Osulf Durin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berric Dondarrion.
Durin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dondarrion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durin looking to pass the guard.

Dondarrion has an active guard here but Durin has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durin working over Dondarrion with some ground and pound. Dondarrion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Osulf Durin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dondarrion tries to reverse the position but Durin maintains control.
Durin trying to control but Dondarrion is having none of it.
Dondarrion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Durin looking to control but Dondarrion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durin avoids the attempt from Dondarrion to control.

Durin is working for a guillotine from mount but Dondarrion frees his head quite easily.
Dondarrion tries to lock up and control but Durin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dondarrion is working to get back to half guard.
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.

Durin looking to secure an arm triangle but Dondarrion defends it well.
Dondarrion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dondarrion is trying to escape the mount.
Dondarrion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Durin looking to secure an arm triangle but Dondarrion defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dondarrion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Durin working the ground and pound effectively.
Dondarrion tries to reverse the position but Durin maintains control.

Durin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dondarrion is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osulf Durin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Berric Dondarrion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Durin lands a jab-cross combination.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt
and Durin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dondarrion tries for a takedown but Durin circles away easily
and Durin counters with a series of strikes. Dondarrion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Durin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Osulf Durin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Durin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dondarrion doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Durin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dondarrion's guard.
Osulf Durin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berric Dondarrion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dondarrion has an active guard here but Durin has managed to pass into half guard.

Durin stands up and beckons Dondarrion to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durin moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Durin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown
and Durin counters with a series of strikes. Dondarrion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dondarrion throws a front kick aimed at Durin's knee but Durin avoids it well.

Durin moves into range and clinches up with Dondarrion.
Durin lands a left hand.
Durin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dondarrion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dondarrion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Durin moves into the clinch successfully.
Durin is pushing Dondarrion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dondarrion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Durin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dondarrion with a poor takedown

so Durin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Durin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dondarrion's guard.

Dondarrion looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Durin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dondarrion with a poor takedown
enabling Durin to counter with a crisp jab.
Durin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dondarrion.
Durin throws a right hand that Dondarrion ducks under and follows up with a left that Dondarrion also avoids with ease.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt

and Durin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durin lands a shot to the body.
Durin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Durin prevents a takedown attempt there.

Durin manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dondarrion tries for a takedown but Durin circles away easily

and Durin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Durin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt
and Durin counters with a nice uppercut.
Dondarrion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durin.
Dondarrion shoots and misses

and Durin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dondarrion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dondarrion working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Durin manages to break the clinch.
Dondarrion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dondarrion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osulf Durin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osulf Durin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Tanaka
vs
Gaggi

190 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Gaggi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaggi drops Tanaka with a right and a left! Gaggi comes rushing in but Tanaka regains his composure and manages to keep Gaggi in guard.

Tanaka is rocked!

It looks like Yoshihiro Tanaka has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tanaka has his feet on Gaggi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanaka tries to clinch but Gaggi is having none of it.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaggi.

Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaggi, pushing him back against the cage.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Gaggi's ribcage.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gaggi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaggi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Gaggi is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Gaggi is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gaggi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Gaggi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaggi wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Gaggi is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gaggi is trying to break free.
Gaggi is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks with his arms.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaggi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gaggi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaggi can't break the clinch.

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.
Gaggi is trying to break free.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Gaggi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaggi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
Gaggi wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Gaggi avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Gaggi is trying to break free.
Gaggi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Gaggi has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Gaggi is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka keeps control of Gaggi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaggi has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Gaggi can't break the clinch.
Gaggi is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gaggi taking a breather.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaggi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka keeps control of Gaggi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gaggi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaggi.
Gaggi has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Gaggi wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Gaggi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Gaggi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Tanaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gaggi misses with a double jab.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Gaggi is avoiding it.
Gaggi throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Nino Gaggi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaggi throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaggi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Tanaka clinches up against the cage.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaggi's face.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaggi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaggi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaggi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaggi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaggi avoids the damage to the body.
Tanaka prevents Gaggi from breaking the clinch.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaggi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gaggi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gaggi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gaggi avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Gaggi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
Gaggi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka prevents Gaggi from breaking the clinch.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks with his arms.
Tanaka keeps control of Gaggi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Gaggi stalling in the clinch but Tanaka improves position.
Gaggi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks with his arms.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaggi's face.
Tanaka prevents Gaggi from breaking the clinch.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks with his arms.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaggi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Gaggi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks with his arms.
Gaggi is trying to break free.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Tanaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Tanaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gaggi looks to clinch

and Tanaka counters by clinching up.
Gaggi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Gaggi is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
Gaggi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka keeps control of Gaggi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaggi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gaggi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaggi has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Gaggi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gaggi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gaggi fails to land.
Gaggi looking to slow down the pace here.
Gaggi wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaggi avoids the damage to the body.
Gaggi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
Gaggi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaggi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.

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.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaggi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaggi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Gaggi wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaggi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaggi has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
Gaggi wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaggi.
Tanaka keeps control of Gaggi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaggi avoids the damage to the body.
Gaggi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaggi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaggi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Gaggi tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaggi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gaggi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Gaggi can't break the clinch.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaggi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Gaggi blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaggi avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Gaggi is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Tanaka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norifumi Makayata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bia Bia . Jason Dunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dunn
vs
Makayata

172 cm
20
145 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

168 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dunn!
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, Norifumi Makayata!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makayata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunn is fending him off so far but Makayata persists. Nope, Dunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Makayata wants to clinch.
Makayata fails to land the takedown.
Makayata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunn pinned against the cage. Dunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jason Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norifumi Makayata.
Makayata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunn circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makayata shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunn sprawls well. He's pushed Makayata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makayata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunn can pounce on him.
Makayata has a takedown stuffed.
Makayata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makayata.
Makayata looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Dunn lands a lovely overhand right.
Makayata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunn's waist but Dunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makayata off to one side.
Jason Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makayata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunn as he avoids it easily.
Makayata looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunn.
Makayata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Makayata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunn tries to avoid it but Makayata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunn to the ground. Dunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makayata. That did some damage!
Dunn scores with a jab to the body.
Dunn lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Dunn. No joy for Makayata on that attempt.
Norifumi Makayata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dunn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Makayata shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunn sprawls well. He's pushed Makayata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makayata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makayata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makayata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
Dunn lands a jab-cross combination.
Makayata takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makayata fails with a takedown attempt.
Makayata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makayata walks into a stiff left hand from Dunn.
Dunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dunn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Makayata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Makayata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Makayata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makayata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Dunn - just one landing.
Makayata is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dunn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Makayata.
Makayata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunn swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dunn looks to land a combination. Makayata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makayata fails to land the takedown.
Makayata looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Makayata shoots in but no luck this time.
Jason Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norifumi Makayata.
Dunn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makayata is breathing heavily.
Makayata shoots for a takedown but Dunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makayata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunn works over Makayata's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Dunn.
Makayata fails with a takedown attempt.
Makayata closes the distance and clinches up with Dunn, looking for a takedown. Makayata pushes Dunn against the cage but Dunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Makayata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makayata shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Dunn.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Makayata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makayata fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunn cracks a nice hook into Makayata's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makayata looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Dunn lands a jab-cross combination.
Jason Dunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunn misses with a combination
and Makayata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makayata shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makayata's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunn!
Makayata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makayata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Makayata moves out of range.
No luck for Makayata with that takedown attempt.
Makayata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunn's waist but Dunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makayata off to one side.
Dunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makayata doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makayata misses with a takedown attempt - Dunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by Dunn.
Makayata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danga de danga de dang - Dunn scores with a four punch combination!
Dunn lunges at Makayata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makayata's hand.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Makayata. Makayata gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makayata takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makayata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Makayata misses
and Dunn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dunn cracks the inside of Makayata's front leg.
Makayata has his takedown stuffed
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Makayata will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Makayata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makayata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jason Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norifumi Makayata.
Dunn scores with a nice strike.
A nice combination there by Dunn.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Makayata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dunn has got the better of the exchanges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makayata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makayata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makayata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makayata with a poor takedown
and Dunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makayata shoots and misses
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Makayata will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makayata misses with a takedown attempt
and Makayata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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.
Makayata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makayata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunn slips a straight right by Makayata.
Dunn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dunn duly obliges.
Makayata has his takedown stuffed
and Dunn counters with a low kick, right behind Makayata 's knee.
Makayata tries to clinch
and Dunn counters with a good, hard body kick but Makayata shrugs it off.
Dunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makayata with a poor takedown
and Makayata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makayata takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makayata tries for a takedown but Dunn circles away easily
and Dunn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
Makayata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunn counters with a three punch combo that has Makayata backing up. Makayata nods at Dunn to acknowledge the strikes.
Makayata tries for a takedown but Dunn circles away easily
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makayata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makayata shoots and misses
and Dunn counters with a three punch combo that has Makayata backing up. Makayata nods at Dunn to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makayata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunn counters with a big head kick but Makayata shrugs it off.
Makayata fails with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makayata thinking.
Makayata doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makayata fails with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makayata tries for a takedown but Dunn circles away easily
and Dunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dunn clearly takes 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.

Makayata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makayata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makayata tries to clinch
and Dunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Makayata fails with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makayata tries to clinch up
and Dunn counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makayata with a poor takedown
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jason Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norifumi Makayata.
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.
Dunn stalks Makayata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makayata's face. Makayata staggers backwards, shaken.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunn thumps Makayata with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Dunn.
Makayata tries to clinch but Dunn moves away
and Dunn counters with a leg kick.

Makayata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Makayata is looking for a kimura here.
Dunn pushes Makayata off looking to stand but Makayata dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makayata is working for a kimura but Dunn is defending it quite comfortably.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makayata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makayata on the ground.

Makayata is looking for a kimura here.

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.

Makayata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunn sees it coming and defends easily.

Makayata wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Makayata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunn sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norifumi Makayata dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Makayata doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dunn counter with a right hand.
Makayata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Makayata.
Dunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makayata backs up against the cage.
Dunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makayata with a poor takedown
and Dunn counters with a left to the body.
Jason Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norifumi Makayata.
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.
Makayata with a poor takedown
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makayata has his takedown stuffed
and Dunn counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makayata misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Dunn.
Makayata fails with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a thumping low kick.
Dunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makayata misses with a takedown
and Dunn counters with a nice leg kick.
Makayata misses with a takedown
and Dunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makayata thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makayata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makayata's knee momentarily.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Makayata avoids them all with ease.
Makayata shoots and misses
and Dunn counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
Makayata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunn counters with a two punch combo.
Makayata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Makayata.
Makayata misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunn counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makayata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Makayata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makayata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makayata misses with a takedown
and Dunn counters with a one-two to the body.
Makayata misses with a takedown
and Dunn counters with a three punch combo that has Makayata backing up. Makayata nods at Dunn to acknowledge the strikes.
Makayata shoots and misses
and Dunn counters with a three punch combo that has Makayata backing up. Makayata nods at Dunn to acknowledge the strikes.
Makayata takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makayata has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Makayata.
Dunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makayata tries for a takedown but Dunn circles away easily
and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Makayata.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunn stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dunn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunn 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Dunn!
Jason Dunn retains his featherweight title!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bajrang Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rambo
vs
Jakhotia

200 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bajrang Jakhotia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakhotia cracks Rambo with a big right hand and Rambo goes down!

Rambo is rocked!

It looks like Grayson Rambo has been cut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grayson Rambo!
Grayson Rambo retains his light heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crucifixio Capuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brighton Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capuccio comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Johnston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart. Crucifixio Capuccio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brighton Johnston's chin.

Capuccio
vs
Johnston

190 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

150 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

St. Paul's Apparel

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 6 - 2 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brighton Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnston controlling from the full mount.
I looks like Johnston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Capuccio is squirming around, avoiding Johnston's attempts to control the action.
Capuccio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Capuccio is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnston trying to control the action but Capuccio is working from the bottom.
Johnston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnston content to control rather than advance.
Johnston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Capuccio is trying to get back to full guard.

Capuccio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Capuccio doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Johnston counters with a single leg into guard. Capuccio didn't expect that.
Capuccio being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Capuccio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnston passes Capuccio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Capuccio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Capuccio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnston.
Still in half guard, Johnston seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnston not doing much here.
Johnston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Capuccio actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capuccio looking for submissions off his back.
Capuccio is breathing heavily.
Johnston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Capuccio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnston controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Capuccio shoots in and bounces Johnston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnston wants to stand up but Capuccio is controlling him.
Johnston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Capuccio drops back looking for a leg! Johnston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnston manages to kick Capuccio off! Capuccio jumps back into Johnston's guard.
Johnston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Johnston looking for a guillotine here but Capuccio defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Capuccio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnston counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Capuccio's guard now.

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

Capuccio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnston stands and throws Capuccio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Capuccio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnston controlling his opponent.
Johnston 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston wants to control the pace but Capuccio is squirming around nicely.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brighton Johnston just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capuccio tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily

and Johnston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnston stands and throws Capuccio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Johnston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Johnston stands up and beckons Capuccio to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crucifixio Capuccio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capuccio goes for a takedown attempt but Johnston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Johnston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnston lands a big shot there that rocks Capuccio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnston controlling the position easily from mount.
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 prevents Capuccio from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio is working hard here to advance position.
Johnston controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Johnston 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brighton Johnston just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capuccio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston stalling.
Johnston wants to take a breather but Capuccio is having none of it.
Brighton Johnston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Capuccio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Capuccio actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnston.
Capuccio is looking to regain half guard here but Johnston keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnston happy to just control the position for now.
Capuccio sneaks back into half guard.
Johnston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Capuccio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnston pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Capuccio is defending well.
Johnston not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Capuccio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnston pulls his head out easily.
Johnston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Johnston there.
Johnston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnston is keen to just control but Capuccio is a slippery customer.
Johnston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Capuccio is refusing to be controlled, as Johnston sits in half guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brighton Johnston just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capuccio misses with a takedown attempt

and Johnston counters with a single leg into guard. Capuccio didn't expect that.
Johnston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnston is pushing down on Capuccio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Capuccio is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Johnston 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.
Johnston wants to pass to mount but Capuccio is defending the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Johnston there.

Capuccio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnston works his way into full mount!
Johnston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Capuccio looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Capuccio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnston content just to control the position here.
Johnston prevents Capuccio from getting the reversal.
Johnston trying to control but Capuccio is having none of it.
Capuccio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnston prevents Capuccio from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brighton Johnston really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnston gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnston slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnston lands with a punch from half guard.

Capuccio actively working from the bottom here.
Johnston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Capuccio!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnston controlling the pace for now.
Capuccio is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnston controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brighton Johnston just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capuccio doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Johnston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Johnston scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnston controlling the position easily from mount.
Capuccio is trying to escape the mount.
Johnston controlling from the full mount.
Capuccio is squirming around, avoiding Johnston's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Capuccio is trying to escape the mount.
Johnston controlling the pace for now.
Johnston pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Capuccio regains half guard.

Capuccio looking for submissions from an awkward position 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. Johnston connects with a nice short shot to Capuccio's temple.
Johnston controlling the action here.
Johnston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnston moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Capuccio.
Capuccio is looking to regain half guard here but Johnston keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnston controls the position.

Johnston decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Capuccio tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily

and Johnston counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnston staying calm.
Johnston landing a few strikes.
Johnston tries to stand but Capuccio is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston wants to control but Capuccio is keeping him busy.
Capuccio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnston is keen to just control but Capuccio is a slippery customer.

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

Johnston decides to return to a standing position.

Johnston scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnston controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capuccio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston breaks from Capuccio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brighton Johnston dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Capuccio with a lazy takedown attempt

and Johnston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnston preventing the sweep.
Johnston sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Capuccio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Capuccio being controlled here, momentarily.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston 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.

Johnston gets to his feet - Capuccio follows without any prompting.
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.

Johnston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Capuccio sprawls well initially but Johnston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Capuccio taking some punishment here, with Johnston in his half guard.

Johnston stands up from half guard.

Johnston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Capuccio tries to improve position but can't.
Johnston trying to control the action but Capuccio is working from the bottom.
Capuccio regains half guard.
Johnston tries to pass to full mount but Capuccio defends it.

Capuccio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio is not content to let Johnston control the position.

Johnston is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Capuccio has managed to free his arm - good work.

Capuccio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnston pulls his head out easily.
Johnston is pressing down on Capuccio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Capuccio is holding on for now.
Capuccio wants to improve his position but Johnston is controlling well.
Johnston lands with a punch from half guard.

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

Johnston forces Capuccio back against the cage and clinches.

Johnston lands a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capuccio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Capuccio's head.
Capuccio keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Capuccio wants to sweep here but Johnston controlling him for the moment.
Johnston postures up and lands a big shot to Capuccio's brow.
Johnston throwing strikes from guard but Capuccio blocks nicely.
Johnston is stalling in the full guard.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Capuccio is retaining full guard.
Johnston trying to control but Capuccio is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capuccio with a lazy takedown attempt

and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Capuccio working for a triangle but Johnston defends it easily.

Capuccio is looking for a triangle but Johnston pushes his legs off easily.
Johnston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capuccio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Capuccio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Capuccio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Capuccio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brighton Johnston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 44:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 44:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brighton Johnston! Brighton Johnston retains his middleweight title!

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