LEC 9 Payback PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and robbie silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Thompson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Thompson
vs
silva

180 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, robbie silva!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
silva lands with a kick to the temple. Thompson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

silva moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but silva is controlling him.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson has silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but silva prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
silva lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from silva.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson is looking to clinch but silva is avoiding it.
Thompson shoots and misses

and silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
silva wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
silva trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
silva content to control rather than advance.
silva trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Thompson is not content to let silva control the position.

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

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

Thompson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
silva stops Thompson from passing to mount.

Thompson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from silva. silva gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Thompson gets a clinch.

Thompson breaks from the clinch.
silva fails with the takedown

and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.

silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thompson regains guard immediately.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson won't allow silva to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson is in close to silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick by Thompson misses

and silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by silva.
silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
silva trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.

silva has gone for a leg lock! Thompson slips out almost immediately though and dives into silva's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is pushing down on silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Thompson 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.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
silva is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to silva's temple.

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.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for silva!
silva is trying to stand.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson cracks silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
silva tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
silva is just holding on here. Thompson manages to take his back.
Thompson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for silva.
Thompson lands shots from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thompson is hanging on to silva's back as he tries to escape.

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

silva fending off the submission attempt from Thompson.
I would not like to be silva right now.
silva breaks Thompson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson swinging wildly here.
silva throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.

silva closes the distance and clinches.
silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.

silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thompson has passed into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
silva tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of silva's face.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
Thompson trying to control but silva is having none of it.

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.
silva tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson lands with some strikes.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
silva is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thompson working away from the top, dropping strikes.

silva tries to improve his position but Thompson has taken his back! Thompson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will silva tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Thompson pushes silva away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Thompson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MAX PAIN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Daley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

PAIN
vs
Daley

170 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, MAX PAIN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PAIN instigates a clinch.
PAIN letting Daley take a breather here.

Daley manages to pull guard.

Daley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and PAIN defends well.

PAIN stands up from Daley's guard - PAIN perhaps looking for a knockout.

PAIN instigates a clinch.
Daley wants a takedown but no success here.
Daley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

PAIN has hold of one of Daley's legs. Daley is fighting the takedown attempt but PAIN gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
PAIN not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
PAIN scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PAIN sitting in guard, not really doing much.
PAIN throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
PAIN wants to control from the top but Daley keeps moving.
PAIN chips away with some ground and pound.
Daley wants to sweep here but PAIN controlling him for the moment.

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.

Daley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
PAIN has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
PAIN trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daley is trying to keep PAIN in close.
Daley looks gassed!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

PAIN darts in and clinches Daley up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MAX PAIN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Daley.

PAIN's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from PAIN.

PAIN bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daley is letting PAIN control him for a moment.

PAIN decides to take the fight back to the feet.

PAIN rushes Daley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

PAIN pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley looking to sit in guard and control but PAIN gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daley looking to control.
PAIN is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
PAIN works over Daley with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

PAIN closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from PAIN - that landed with a thud.
Daley fails to pull guard.
Daley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

PAIN escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
PAIN lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by PAIN.

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

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

PAIN closes the distance and clinches.

PAIN jumps into guard, dragging Daley to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PAIN lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daley!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PAIN controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley tries to lock up and control but PAIN gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
PAIN controlling the position easily from mount.
Daley is squirming around, avoiding PAIN's attempts to control the action.

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.
PAIN prevents Daley from getting the reversal.
PAIN tries to control but Daley wriggling away.
Daley is trying desperately to improve position.

PAIN swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Daley is now in PAIN's guard. A big mistake from PAIN there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PAIN is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daley looking to pass the guard.
Daley trying to control the position from guard on top but PAIN is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PAIN has Daley pulled in close to control his posture.

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.
PAIN looking for a sweep. Not yet PAIN, not yet.
Daley wants to control from the top but PAIN keeps moving.
Daley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
PAIN throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and PAIN counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MAX PAIN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Daley.
PAIN shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daley sprawls well. Daley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. PAIN gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MAX PAIN dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

PAIN shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daley as he jumps to the side.
Daley with a lazy takedown attempt

and PAIN counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MAX PAIN overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
PAIN wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daley keeps working.

PAIN looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Daley keeping control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

PAIN decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Daley closes the distance looking to clinch

and PAIN counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

PAIN decides to stand up.
Daley throws a head kick but PAIN moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daley shoots in and bounces PAIN off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Daley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PAIN fails in his attempt to clinch.
PAIN moves out of range of the body kick.
Daley shoots and misses

and PAIN counters with a shoot takedown. Daley fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PAIN is stalling in the full guard.

PAIN stands up from Daley's guard - PAIN perhaps looking for a knockout.
Daley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

PAIN shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daley is trying to defend but PAIN finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
PAIN is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley is looking to get back to full guard here but PAIN has managed to pass to side control instead.
PAIN landing punches.
PAIN is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daley can do to turn this around?
Daley tries to hold on but PAIN postures up.
PAIN scoring with strikes but Daley is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PAIN controlling from the full mount.
Paul Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MAX PAIN is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daley working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
MAX PAIN showed his dominance in that final round.
Well PAIN 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MAX PAIN!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. The key to victory for Joe Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smith
vs
Sanders

160 cm
18
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Amber Swan CBK
Amber Swan CBK

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.

Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Sanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sanders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Sanders prevents Smith from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Sanders sits in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.

Sanders clinches.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sanders.
Smith tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Sanders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.

Sanders has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Sanders manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Sanders looks gassed!
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanders throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith blocks Sanders's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sanders avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanders is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Sanders tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanders hang on?

Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanders has worked his arm free - good work by Sanders!
Smith tries to stand but Sanders controls the position and pulls Smith into his guard.

Sanders isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Sanders on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Sanders defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to stand but Sanders is controlling his head.
Sanders is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Sanders scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smith is looking for a way out.
Sanders controls the action.
Smith trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sanders has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
Sanders is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanders. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.

Sanders clinches.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Sanders prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.

Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanders.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sanders.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sanders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanders would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Sanders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Sanders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.

Sanders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Sanders persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Sanders is going to stand back up.
Sanders blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanders is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanders is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanders to get the leverage.
Sanders is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.

Sanders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Smith throws a combination that misses

and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Smith.
Sanders looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Sanders backing up. Sanders nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sanders moves into the clinch.
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Sanders gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sanders.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanders to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanders has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.

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

Sanders is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanders throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith is not content to let Sanders control the position.

Sanders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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.
Sanders tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith tries to bench press Sanders off him but Sanders keeps the position.
Nick Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.

McGregor
vs
Silva

184 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.

McGregor lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. McGregor waves Silva back to his feet!

It looks like Vitor Silva has been cut.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
William McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by McGregor. Silva falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for McGregor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William McGregor!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Wallhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wallhead
vs
Yu

178 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

179 cm
23
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Wallhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Yu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallhead misses with a takedown attempt - Yu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallhead shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yu connects with a jab.
Wallhead shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Wallhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallhead closes the distance and clinches up with Yu, looking for a takedown. Wallhead pushes Yu against the cage but Yu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallhead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallhead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallhead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yu swivels and escapes.

Yu rushes Wallhead and presses him up against the cage.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallhead or not.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu pushes Wallhead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
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!
Yu lands a right hand.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallhead is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallhead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yu walks away with a smile on his face. Wallhead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wallhead fails with a takedown attempt.

Yu has managed to clinch.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wallhead fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yu lands a right hand.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.

Yu manages to break the clinch.

Yu clinches up against the cage.
Yu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu.
Yu lands a left hand.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu lands with a left to the head.
Yu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yu scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Yu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu works on Wallhead's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallhead backwards.
Yu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yu is leaning against Wallhead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Yu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallhead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yu can pounce on him.

Yu moves into the clinch successfully.
Yu pushes Wallhead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wallhead backwards.
Yu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Wallhead fails to pull guard.
Yu lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wallhead backwards.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wallhead backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallheads head.
Yu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Yu.

Wallhead is rocked!
Yu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Wallhead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu pushes Wallhead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallhead or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu lands a body shot.
Wallhead seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Yu.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Yu.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu pushes Wallhead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Wallhead's head.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu lands a right hand.
Yu lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Yu.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallheads head.
Yu lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yu pushes Wallhead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
Yu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yu closes the distance and pushes Wallhead back into the cage.
Yu lands a left hand.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu.
Wallhead tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Yu scores with a hook to the body.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike Yu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yu gets through Wallhead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Yu breaks from the clinch.

Yu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Yu to work.

Yu manages to break the clinch.

Yu closes the distance and pushes Wallhead back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yu breaks the clinch.
Yu fails in his attempt to clinch.

Yu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallhead fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yu lands a damaging elbow.
Yu lands a body shot.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu pushes Wallhead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu gets through Wallhead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallhead takes an elbow to the forehead.

Yu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Yu rushes Wallhead and presses him up against the cage.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Wallhead's head.
Wallhead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Wallhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallhead up against the cage.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu lands a nice elbow.

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

Yu has Wallhead up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu lands an uppercut.
Yu has Wallhead pressed against the cage.
Wallhead takes a shot to the head.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Yu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Yu has managed to clinch.
Yu gets through Wallhead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Yu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Wallhead's head.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Yu.
Wallhead letting Yu take a breather here.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallhead backwards.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu just leaning against Wallhead, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallhead backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Yu.
Yu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Yu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wallhead with a big uppercut! Wallhead tries to clinch up but Yu pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Wallhead to the mat! Wallhead covers up and Yu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Yu!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Brophy
vs
Ninja

170 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy moves in looking to clinch but Ninja pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brophy!
Brophy throws a head kick but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja blocks a low kick nicely.
Ninja swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
Brophy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy tries to score with a low kick but Ninja moves his leg out of the way.
Brophy keeps Ninja at a distance using the push kick.
Ninja looks gassed!
Brophy is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brophy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brophy feints and then cracks Ninja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ninja down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja keeps the fight on the outside.
Ninja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brophy.
Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brophy is looking to clinch.
Brophy is looking to clinch.
Ninja slips a jab and a cross from Brophy.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Ninja circles away.
Ninja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brophy tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy thumps Ninja with a low kick.
Ninja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brophy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ninja's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Ninja circles away.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy tries to clinch up but Ninja circles away and keeps his distance.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ninja checks the leg kick.
Ninja keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ninja checks it well.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy tries to clinch up.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brophy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ninja's sensitive parts.
Brophy misses with a double jab
and Ninja counters with a one-two to the body.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ninja blocks a leg kick.
Ninja avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja throws a lazy head kick
and Brophy counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Brophy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Ninja circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Brophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A decent looking body kick lands there for Brophy.
Brophy is looking to slow Ninja down with leg kicks.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Ninja.
Brophy connects with a high kick.

It looks like The Ninja has been cut.

Brophy closes the distance and pushes Ninja back into the cage.
Ninja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ninja tries to circle away but Brophy has him pinned against the cage.

Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja is having none of it.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninja can do to turn this around?
Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brophy throws a jab when Ninja was well out of range.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Ninja steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
Ninja blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Ninja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ninja. That did some damage!
Grant Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja misses with a wild combination.
Brophy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ninja. That did some damage!
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ninja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ninja checks a leg kick.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Ninja moves out of range.
Brophy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ninja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brophy feints and then cracks Ninja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ninja down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is looking to slow Ninja down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Ninja blocks the leg kick.
Ninja swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brophy scores with a kick to the body.
Brophy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ninja. That did some damage!
Brophy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Brophy lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wants to clinch up but Ninja keeps it at a distance.
Brophy tries to clinch up.
Ninja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ninja misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
Ninja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy throws out a leg kick but Ninja moves out of range and Brophy only half commits.
Ninja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brophy.
Brophy wants to clinch.
Brophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Brophy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Ninja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ninja moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.

Brophy has managed to clinch.
Ninja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brophy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ninja counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja connects with a body shot.

Brophy instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Brophy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Brophy is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ninja.
Ninja throws a lazy head kick

and Brophy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Brophy takes the fight into the clinch.

Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ninja lands a with a good body shot.
Ninja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brophy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ninja is able to avoid easily.
Brophy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ninja counters with a left and a right that stings Brophy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Ninja moves out of range easily.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Brophy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ninja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
Ninja swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
Grant Brophy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Brophy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brophy misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja is having none of it.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ninja counters with a series of strikes. Brophy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy misses with a combination
and Ninja counters with a straight right hand.

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.
Brophy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brophy lands a high kick!
Brophy closes the distance but Ninja moves to the side
and Ninja counters with a left to the body.
Brophy closes the distance but Ninja moves to the side
and Ninja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brophy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ninja counters with a three punch combo that has Brophy backing up. Brophy nods at Ninja to acknowledge the strikes.
Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ninja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brophy.
Brophy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninja circles away.
Brophy throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Brophy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on The Ninja's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brophy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy tries to score with a low kick but Ninja moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Ninja.
Brophy lands a high kick!
Ninja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Ninja down.

Brophy instigates a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brophy has Ninja pressed against the cage, preventing Ninja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brophy landing knees to the head.
Brophy stalling in the clinch.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ninja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brophy lands a nice knee to the body.

Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ninja is out of range and Brophy settles back down.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a combination
and Ninja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ninja is able to avoid easily.
Brophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Ninja moved away.
Ninja lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brophy lands with a slapping head kick.
Brophy is looking to land body kicks.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.

That's two 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.
Ninja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ninja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brophy rather than just go for the knockout.
Brophy tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ninja to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
Brophy tried to score with a low kick but Ninja checks it.
Brophy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Brophy pushes Ninja up against the cage in a clinch.

Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brophy looks to land a combination. Ninja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ninja lands with a shot to the body.
Ninja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Ninja takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Ninja blocks the low kick.
Brophy lands a nice looking body shot.
Brophy wants to clinch
and Ninja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Ninja sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brophy wants to clinch up but Ninja keeps it at a distance.
Ninja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brophy lands a high kick!
A shot to de liver by Ninja. Beautiful body shot.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ninja swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
Ninja blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Ninja throws a shot to the body.
Ninja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy throws a leg kick that misses.
Brophy misses with a low kick as Ninja jumps back.
Brophy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Brophy had his way with The Ninja in that round.
The cut man is working on The Ninja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brophy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ninja.
Ninja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brophy is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
Ninja checks a leg kick nicely.
Ninja misses with a head kick.
Ninja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Brophy tries to clinch up but Ninja circles away and keeps his distance.

Brophy darts in and clinches Ninja up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Brophy darts in trying to clinch
and Ninja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ninja counters with a three punch combo that has Brophy backing up. Brophy nods at Ninja to acknowledge the strikes.
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ninja avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Ninja moved away.
Brophy tries to clinch up but Ninja circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Ninja moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ninja, as that shot connected.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Ninja moves out of range.
Brophy wants to clinch.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Brophy tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ninja throws a series of punches but Brophy avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brophy wants to clinch.
Brophy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ninja counters with a series of strikes. Brophy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ninja misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy throws a head kick but Ninja moves out of range.
Brophy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ninja swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ninja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ninja swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
Brophy misses with a few strikes there.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to de liver by Ninja. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Ninja.
Brophy misses with a looping left.
The Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brophy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Brophy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brophy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:43
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:43

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

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hill
vs
Gonzales

210 cm
23
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill tries for a takedown but Gonzales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Hill looks for a takedown but Gonzales sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hill fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gonzales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gonzales has gone for a leg lock! Hill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonzales's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.

Gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzales looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hill is controlling the pace.
Hill prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
Hill trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is defending well.
Gonzales is trying to stand.

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

Gonzales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Gonzales swings around for an armbar but Hill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzales's guard.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzales looks gassed!
Hill tries to stand but Gonzales is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzales throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.

Gonzales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Hill is trying to control the position but Gonzales postures up.

Gonzales gets to his feet - Hill follows without any prompting.

Gonzales changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Gonzales swings around for an armbar but Hill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzales's guard.
Hill trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Hill is really struggling to control Gonzales but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill pushes down on Gonzales's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gonzales is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Hill wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.

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.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Gonzales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gonzales working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hill has passed into half guard!
Hill wants to take a breather but Gonzales is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is looking to escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzales scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt

and Gonzales counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonzales tries to stand but Hill is controlling from the bottom.
Hill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gonzales!
Gonzales is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hill looking to control but Gonzales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gonzales bucks up and throws Hill to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gonzales scores with a takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill has a closed guard, preventing Gonzales from standing up.
Gonzales forces his way into half guard.

Gonzales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hill gets back to full guard.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzales is controlling him.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Gonzales.

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.
Hill unloads with some shots from mount but Gonzales bucks and avoids them well.
Hill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill tries to control but Gonzales wriggling away.
Gonzales is looking to get to half guard.
Rafael Gonzales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill looking to control but Gonzales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control but instead Gonzales manages to regain half guard.
Gonzales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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.

Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Gonzales is looking to stall here but Hill recovers full guard.
Gonzales has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hill is proving hard to escape from.
Gonzales postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hill misses with a takedown
and Gonzales finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hill tries for a takedown but Gonzales circles away easily

and Gonzales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.

Gonzales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gonzales has Hill in his guard.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonzales is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzales is trying to get back to his feet.

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.
Hill tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hill wants to control for a moment but Gonzales uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Hill seems to be looking for submissions.

Hill is working for a kimura here but Gonzales manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hill's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.

Gonzales stands up from Hill's guard - Gonzales perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt

so Gonzales counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hill is working an open guard so Gonzales takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hill wants to clinch but Gonzales slips to the side

and Gonzales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales wants to stand but Hill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hill is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but Hill won't let him.
Hill throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hill fails with the takedown

and Gonzales counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hill!

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

Gonzales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hill is trying to control Gonzales's posture but Gonzales avoids it.

Gonzales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzales is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gonzales misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gonzales asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonzales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonzales prevents Hill from escaping the position.

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

Gonzales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzales lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Gonzales trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.

Gonzales stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Gonzales counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hill wants to stand and escape but Gonzales is having none of it.
Hill wants to sweep here but Gonzales controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hill, up you get!
Mark Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt

and Gonzales counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Gonzales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well.
Hill is trying to control Gonzales's posture but Gonzales avoids it.

Gonzales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to control Gonzales's posture but Gonzales avoids it.
Hill regains half guard.
Gonzales has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Gonzales stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill wants to clinch but Gonzales slips to the side

and Gonzales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzales 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 44:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Gonzales!
Rafael Gonzales is the new heavyweight champion!

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