SEFC-15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Addison Deersworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Deersworth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Warrior's Call by Volbeat. George Gilbert will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Deersworth
vs
Gilbert

183 cm
20
199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Addison Deersworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, George Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Deersworth closes the distance and clinches.
Deersworth working Gilbert over with knees to the body.

Gilbert gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gilbert is trying to control. Deersworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deersworth manages to get to full guard.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Deersworth keeps moving.

Gilbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deersworth throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Deersworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deersworth wants to sweep but no luck.
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!

Deersworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deersworth keeping moving, preventing Gilbert from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deersworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilbert's guard.
Deersworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilbert wants to sweep here but Deersworth controlling him for the moment.
Gilbert is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Deersworth dives into side control.
Deersworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilbert keeps working.
Gilbert taking punishment in the form of punches.
Deersworth wants to control but Gilbert is keeping him busy.

Deersworth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gilbert, who protects the arm well.
Deersworth tries to advance to mount but Gilbert denies him.

Deersworth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gilbert, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deersworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilbert is defending well.
Gilbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Gilbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deersworth is just riding it out for now. Gilbert eventually gives up the hold.

Gilbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Deersworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Deersworth wants to improve his position but Gilbert is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gilbert tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Deersworth.
Deersworth is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deersworth looking for submissions off his back.

Gilbert is working for a submission of some sort.

Deersworth actively working from the bottom here.
Gilbert trying to control the action but Deersworth is working from the bottom.
Deersworth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Deersworth actively working from the bottom here.

Gilbert is trying to work for a kimura but Deersworth is defending well.
Deersworth is not content to let Gilbert control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deersworth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deersworth 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert is looking to control Deersworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilbert avoid being mounted?
Deersworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Deersworth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilbert is just riding it out for now. Deersworth eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deersworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Deersworth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deersworth in particular looking to stall.
Gilbert is staying active underneath Deersworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deersworth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deersworth working over Gilbert with some ground and pound. Gilbert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deersworth controlling the action here.

Deersworth is looking for a kimura but Gilbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deersworth to get the leverage.
Deersworth thows a huge punch but Gilbert dodges it nicely.
Gilbert tries to get to full guard but Deersworth has control of the leg.
Gilbert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deersworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deersworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gilbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Gilbert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deersworth passes into half guard.
Gilbert is staying active underneath Deersworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Deersworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gilbert taking some punishment here, with Deersworth in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deersworth is trying to work for a kimura but Gilbert is defending well.
Gilbert is trying to maintain the position but Deersworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Gilbert is looking for a sweep. Deersworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Deersworth seems to be looking for submissions.
Gilbert is looking to improve his position.
Deersworth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deersworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Deersworth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilbert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deersworth 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.
Deersworth is trying to control. Gilbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Deersworth seems to be working for a kimura but Gilbert defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert wants to get back to full guard.

Deersworth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilbert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deersworth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deersworth content just to control the position here.
Gilbert wants to hold on but Deersworth pushes him away.
Gilbert is desperately trying to improve his position but Deersworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Addison Deersworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deersworth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Deersworth connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert really wants to buck Deersworth off and get back to his feet.
Deersworth blocks Gilbert's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Deersworth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Deersworth looking for a guillotine from mount but Gilbert is having none of it.
Deersworth controlling the pace for now.
Deersworth tries to control but Gilbert wriggling away.
Deersworth controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deersworth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gilbert looks a forlorn figure.

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

Addison Deersworth dominated that second round.
That's time! Deersworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Deersworth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deersworth lands with a right to the head.

Gilbert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Deersworth regains guard immediately.
Gilbert wanted to stand there but Deersworth had control of the position.
Deersworth is pulling down on Gilbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Gilbert, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deersworth lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Deersworth is adopting a defensive guard.
Gilbert wants to pass the guard but Deersworth is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Deersworth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Deersworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gilbert preventing the sweep.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Deersworth keeps moving.
Gilbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Deersworth keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gilbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deersworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gilbert throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deersworth escapes and throws Gilbert's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Deersworth lands a nice forearm strike.
Gilbert is not content to let Deersworth control the position.

Deersworth tries for a kimura but Gilbert is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deersworth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gilbert some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert wants to get back to his feet.
Gilbert is not content to let Deersworth control the position.
Gilbert gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gilbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gilbert is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gilbert in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gilbert is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
BOOM! Deersworth connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Deersworth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gilbert is surviving well by controlling Deersworth's body position as best he can.
Deersworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilbert squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Addison Deersworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deersworth controlling the position easily from mount.
Gilbert tries to lock up and control but Deersworth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deersworth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deersworth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gilbert for as long as he can get away with.
Deersworth with the ground and pound from mount.
George Gilbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilbert is wriggling around trying to escape.
Deersworth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addison Deersworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deersworth 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addison Deersworth!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Addison Deersworth made sure he mentioned Blood Bank ($10), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Barreta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Barreta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Penn
vs
Barreta

176 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

181 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Barreta!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries for a takedown but Barreta circles away easily

so Barreta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barreta preventing the sweep.

Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barreta defends well.
Barreta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barreta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barreta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barreta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Barreta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barreta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barreta passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barreta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barreta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barreta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn wants to control but Barreta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn tries to roll over but Barreta keeps him under control.
Barreta is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Barreta wants to stand but Penn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barreta in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Barreta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Penn instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barreta prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn is breathing heavily.

Barreta is trying to trip Penn. He has hold of a leg but Penn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barreta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barreta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Barreta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barreta throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barreta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Barreta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Barreta stands up.
Barreta wants to clinch.
Barreta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Barreta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Barreta.

Barreta closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
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!
Penn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barreta manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Barreta as Penn shoots in.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Barreta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barreta has Penn pushed against the cage.
Barreta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn tries to pull guard but Barreta won't allow it.
Barreta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn prevents a body shot from Barreta.
Penn is working for takedown but Barreta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barreta stalls.

Barreta has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penn checks a leg kick nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables Barreta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barreta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Penn is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barreta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barreta pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Barreta 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.

Barreta is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreta controlling the action here.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barreta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barreta's back!
You can see the frustration on Barreta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barreta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn cracks Barreta with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Barreta from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Penn gets his hands free as Barreta looks to control.
Barreta is really stuck here.
Penn avoiding Barreta 's attempts to control his hands.

Barreta defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Penn with shots to the head and body - Barreta looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barreta is looking to get to half guard.
Penn avoids the attempt from Barreta to control.
Barreta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Penn unloading with bombs!
Barreta wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Barreta is breathing heavily.
Barreta is in all sorts of trouble here.

Penn goes for an armbar but Barreta turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barreta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barreta wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Barreta is proving a slippery customer.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Barreta from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Barreta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barreta pinned against the cage. Barreta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Barreta does no damage.
Barreta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Penn doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Barreta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barreta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barreta scores with punches from side control.
Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Barreta has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Barreta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barreta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Barreta darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Barreta is struggling to control the position.

Barreta gets control of Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barreta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penn wants to control from the top but Barreta keeps moving.
Barreta 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barreta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barreta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barreta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barreta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Barreta has wrist control.
Barreta keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Barreta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barreta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barreta trying to control the position.
Barreta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barreta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barreta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Barreta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barreta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barreta controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Barreta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Max Barreta has got the better of the ground game so far.

Barreta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penn 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.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barreta controlling his opponent.
Barreta tries to control but Penn wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Barreta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barreta controlling his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barreta trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Barreta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barreta 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Barreta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Killer Killerston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Weebalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killerston comes to the cage accompanied by One of a Kind by Breaking Point. Weebalos has chosen Big Sean - Guap as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Killerston
vs
Weebalos

188 cm
23
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
21
171 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Malicestar

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Killerston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Weebalos!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weebalos tries to clinch but Killerston is having none of it.
A cross from Weebalos lands.
Weebalos tries to clinch up.
Killerston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weebalos is looking to clinch.
Killerston wants to clinch.
Duke Weebalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Weebalos. Those never looked like landing.
Killerston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weebalos as he jumps to the side.

Killerston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killerston is breathing heavily.
Weebalos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killerston manages to get himself to full guard.
Weebalos wanted to stand there but Killerston had control of the position.
Killerston wants to stand but Weebalos is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killerston is trying to control the position but Weebalos postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weebalos throws a big right hand that misses.
Weebalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killerston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weebalos on the ground.
Killerston keeping moving, preventing Weebalos from controlling successfully.
Weebalos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Killerston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weebalos.
Weebalos postures up in Killerston's guard and throws a big left but Killerston blocks it.
Killerston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killerston keeping moving, preventing Weebalos from controlling successfully.
Weebalos wants to get up but he can't break Killerston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Killerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Duke Weebalos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Weebalos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Weebalos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weebalos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killerston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Killer Killerston has been cut.
Killerston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weebalos to score with a decent uppercut.
Weebalos leaves Killerston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weebalos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Weebalos. Beautiful body shot.

Weebalos has closed the distance and engaged Killerston in a clinch.
Weebalos lands an elbow just above Killerston 's eye.
Weebalos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Weebalos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killerston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weebalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Killerston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killerston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killerston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weebalos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Weebalos.
Killerston wants to take the fight to the mat but Weebalos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weebalos connects with a knee to the head.
Weebalos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Weebalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weebalos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Weebalos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weebalos throws a nice looking combination but Killerston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Killerston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weebalos to the ground. Killerston is now in Weebalos's guard.
Killerston throwing strikes but missing.
Killerston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weebalos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killerston.
Weebalos keeping full guard, as Killerston tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weebalos looking for a sweep. Not yet Weebalos, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Weebalos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Killerston'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.

Killerston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weebalos tries to bum rush Killerston with a series of wild strikes but Killerston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Weebalos rushes Killerston and presses him up against the cage.
Weebalos is pressed up against the cage. Killerston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weebalos down to the mat. Weebalos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Weebalos drives through and clinches with Killerston against the cage.
Weebalos scores with a knee to the head.
Weebalos crunches a lovely knee into Killerston's ribcage.
Weebalos prevents the takedown attempt.
Weebalos tries to stall but Killerston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killerston looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Killerston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weebalos landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Weebalos.

Weebalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killerston takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Weebalos.
Weebalos digs a good body shot into Killerston's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Weebalos.
Weebalos looks to land a combination. Killerston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weebalos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killerston doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Weebalos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weebalos sizes up Killerston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weebalos is looking to clinch but Killerston is avoiding it.
A combination from Weebalos does no damage.
Weebalos fails with an attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Killerston.
Weebalos parries the strikes from Killerston easily there. Killerston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Weebalos to escape.
Weebalos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killerston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killerston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weebalos trying to control here.
Weebalos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weebalos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Weebalos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killerston is trying to stand up.
Weebalos lands a heavy elbow.
Killerston is trying to stand.
Weebalos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Weebalos landing shots from mount.
Weebalos with the ground and pound from mount.
Weebalos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killerston is looking to escape.
Weebalos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killerston kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Weebalos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killerston avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weebalos.
Duke Weebalos has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weebalos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Weebalos landing punches.
Killerston wants to hold on but Weebalos pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weebalos breaks from Killerston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Killerston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Killerston is in a horrible position here. Weebalos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Killerston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Weebalos lands a heavy elbow.
Killerston working to try and regain half guard.
Killerston taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weebalos wants to control the pace but Killerston is squirming around nicely.
Weebalos raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Weebalos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weebalos thuds his right hand into Killerston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weebalos blocks a jab.
Weebalos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weebalos.

Weebalos rushes Killerston and presses him up against the cage.
Weebalos prevents the takedown attempt.
Weebalos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Killerston's face.
Weebalos trying to control the position but instead, Killerston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weebalos into the cage.
Killerston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weebalos up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weebalos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killerston tries for a takedown but Weebalos manages to get underhooks.

Weebalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weebalos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Killerston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Killerston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weebalos to the mat! Weebalos manages to get full guard.
Weebalos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weebalos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killerston!
Weebalos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Weebalos.
Weebalos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weebalos tries to control but Killerston wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weebalos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Killerston is squirming around, avoiding Weebalos's attempts to control the action.
Weebalos breaks from Killerston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Weebalos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Weebalos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Killerston trying desperately to get to his feet.
Weebalos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weebalos controlling from mount.
Killerston is squirming around, avoiding Weebalos's attempts to control the action.
Weebalos dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Killerston is bucking up trying to escape but Weebalos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Weebalos looking to control but Killerston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weebalos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Weebalos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weebalos is landing with some decent strikes but Killerston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Weebalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weebalos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Weebalos misses with a head shot.
Weebalos landing strikes from the mount and Killerston is in trouble!
Killerston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Weebalos wants to control the pace but Killerston is squirming around nicely.
Weebalos controlling the pace for now.
Weebalos prevents Killerston from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos raining down shots from the mount!
Weebalos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weebalos with shots to the head and body - Killerston looks very uncomfortable down there.
Killerston is squirming around, avoiding Weebalos's attempts to control the action.
Weebalos controlling the pace for now.
Weebalos avoids the attempt from Killerston to control.
Killer Killerston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weebalos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Duke Weebalos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weebalos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Weebalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weebalos 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Weebalos!
Duke Weebalos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

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

Romulus
vs
Gabe

170 cm
24
154 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Romulus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Gabe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romulus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gabe tries to avoid it but Romulus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gabe to the ground. Gabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romulus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gabe tries to clinch
and Romulus counters with a head kick. That will keep Gabe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gabe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gabe throws a head kick that Romulus semi-blocks.

Romulus is rocked!
Gabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Romulus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gabe lands a big head kick that sends Romulus to the canvas! Gabe follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Gabe!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brucey Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips has chosen In the air tonight-nonpoint as his entrance music. Brucey Phillips will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Philips
vs
Phillips

167 cm
23
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

*BURIED ALIVE* Fight Gear
Damnfield clothing

Syndicate Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brucey Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Philips throws a chopping leg kick but Phillips manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Philips clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Philips.

Philips breaks from the clinch.
Philips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.

Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Philips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phillips slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Phillips is working for a submission of some sort.
Phillips is keen to just control but Philips is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Phillips has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Philips defend it? Phillips steps over the head and cranks it - Philips is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Phillips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brucey Phillips!
Brucey Phillips got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

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

Presting
vs
Andaya

182 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralfus Presting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Andaya!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andaya.
Andaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andaya throws a shot to the body.
Andaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Presting misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Presting shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andaya is trying to defend but Presting finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andaya is trying to control but can't.

Presting is looking for a kimura but Andaya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Presting to get the leverage.
Andaya trying to hold on to Presting's head to control him but Presting postures up.
Andaya looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Presting is looking for a kimura here.
Andaya tries to get to full guard but Presting has control of the leg.
Andaya controlling the position for now.

Presting is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andaya defends it well.
Andaya keeping hold of Presting's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andaya is looking to escape.
Presting thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andaya's head.

Presting is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Andaya to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Andaya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Presting is working Andaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andaya keeping moving, preventing Presting from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andaya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andaya works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Presting is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andaya pulls his head out easily.

Andaya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andaya moves into full mount! Presting won't be happy about that!
Andaya tries to control but Presting wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presting is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andaya looking to control but Presting is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Presting is working to get back to half guard.
Andaya cracks Presting with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presting working to try and regain half guard.
Presting tries to lock up and control but Andaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Presting is squirming around, avoiding Andaya's attempts to control the action.
Presting working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Presting.
A punch combination from Andaya misses.
Presting with a poor takedown
and Andaya counters with a two punch combo.
Presting is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andaya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralfus Presting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presting misses with a head kick.
Andaya leaves Presting with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andaya lands a jab-cross combination.
Presting tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andaya swivels and escapes.
Keith Andaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andaya throws a body punch but Presting moves out of range.
Presting shoots in and drives through. Andaya sprawls well.
Presting fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ralfus Presting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andaya swings for the body but Presting moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Andaya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Presting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Presting takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presting moves away.
Presting closes the distance and clinches up with Andaya, looking for a takedown. Presting pushes Andaya against the cage but Andaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andaya takes a swing at Presting's ribcage but misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Presting.

Presting is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andaya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ground and pound from Presting seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presting creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andaya sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Presting is putting a hurting on Andaya here, landing some big shots from side control.
Presting throwing strikes but Andaya manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presting manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Presting missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ralfus Presting overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andaya is looking to escape.
Andaya wants to get back to full guard.

Presting is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andaya is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Presting looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Andaya has picked Presting up and slammed him! Presting can't keep hold of the triangle and Andaya manages to pass to side control!
Andaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Presting keeps working.
Andaya creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Presting sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Andaya working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andaya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Presting has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andaya wants to control but Presting is keeping him busy.
Presting regains half guard.

Presting looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Presting trying to control here.
Andaya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andaya 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.
Presting is pressing down on Andaya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ralfus Presting will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Presting shoots in looking for a takedown. Andaya tries to sprawl out of it but Presting keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andaya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andaya misses with a wild body shot.
Presting tries for a takedown but Andaya circles away easily

and Andaya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Presting won't be happy with that.

Andaya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Andaya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Presting knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Presting is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andaya is trying to work for a kimura but Presting is defending well.

Presting actively working from the bottom here.

Presting has one foot on Andaya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Andaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Andaya misses the shot to the body.
Andaya throws a right hand that Presting ducks under and follows up with a left that Presting also avoids with ease.
Presting shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andaya defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralfus Presting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Andaya as Presting shoots in.
Presting throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andaya's waist but Andaya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Presting off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Presting changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andaya tries to avoid it but Presting manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andaya to the ground. Andaya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Presting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andaya.

Andaya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Presting to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Presting throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andaya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andaya controls Presting momentarily but Presting frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Presting.
Andaya is trying to keep Presting in close.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keith Andaya wasn't active enough on the ground.
Andaya blocks a head kick by Presting.
Andaya thows a body shot but no joy.
Presting tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Presting tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Presting fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andaya avoids it really well and circles away.

Presting gets caught flat footed, as Andaya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya wants to control from the top but Presting keeps moving.

Presting has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andaya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Presting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Presting is looking for a triangle but Andaya pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Presting has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Andaya is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Presting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Andaya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Presting tries for a takedown but Andaya circles away easily
and Andaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Presting shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andaya as he jumps to the side.
Andaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Presting.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralfus Presting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Andaya with that takedown attempt.
Presting tries to close the distance and clinch but Andaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Presting or perhaps it was just good defense by Andaya which made him look bad.
Andaya misses with a hook to the body

and Presting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Presting throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Presting is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Andaya still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Andaya has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Presting keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andaya is putting a hurting on Presting here, landing some big shots from side control.
Presting tries to bench press Andaya off him but Andaya keeps the position.
Presting is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andaya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andaya wants to control but Presting is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andaya lands a nice short elbow.

Presting is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andaya pulls his head out easily.
Presting keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andaya seems to be looking for submissions.

Andaya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Presting defends it well.
Presting is looking to improve his position.
Presting is trying to control but can't.

Presting is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andaya pulls his head out easily.

Andaya is trying to work for a kimura but Presting is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presting regains full guard. Nicely done.

Andaya 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.

Presting looking for a guillotine here but Andaya defends easily.
Andaya throwing strikes but missing.
Presting is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Presting had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andaya defends it easily.
Andaya wants to control from the top but Presting keeps moving.

Andaya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Presting manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andaya has Presting in his guard.
Presting postures up in Andaya's guard and throws a big left but Andaya blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Presting trying to control but Andaya is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralfus Presting had his way with Keith Andaya in 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. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Presting or perhaps it was just good defense by Andaya which made him look bad.
Andaya throws a nice looking combination but Presting bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Presting moves into the clinch.
Andaya avoiding damage as Presting throws knees to the body.
Presting utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andaya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Presting is looking to take this one to the mat.
Presting lands a good knee to the midsection. Andaya won't want to take too many of those.
Andaya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Presting misses with a knee strike.
Presting slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Presting throws a knee to the head but misses.
Presting tries a knee to the head but Andaya blocks it.
Andaya stops a takedown attempt from Presting.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralfus Presting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presting landing knees to the head.
Presting connects with a knee to the head.
Presting using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andaya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Presting throws a knee to the head but misses.
Presting throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presting tries a knee to the head but Andaya blocks it.
Presting throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andaya blocks it with crossed arms.
Presting misses with a knee strike.

Andaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Presting throws a head kick but Andaya moves out of range.
Presting shoots in for a double leg but Andaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Presting shoots and misses
and Presting takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andaya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Presting but Presting pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andaya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Presting rather than just go for the knockout.
Presting on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Andaya scores with a four punch combination!
Andaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presting was well out of range. Poor timing from Andaya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presting doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andaya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Presting fails to land the takedown.

Presting clinches.
Presting tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andaya trying to control the position but instead, Presting has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andaya into the cage.
Presting connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Presting gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya is trying to stand up here but Presting is controlling him well.
Presting thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andaya's head.
Andaya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Presting is working away from the top position though.
Andaya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Presting.

Andaya manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presting shoots in looking for a takedown but Andaya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Presting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keith Andaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presting was well out of range. Poor timing from Andaya.
Presting closes the distance and clinches up with Andaya, looking for a takedown. Presting pushes Andaya against the cage but Andaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andaya scores with a shot to the body.
Presting throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Presting with that takedown attempt.
Andaya tests Presting's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralfus Presting showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Presting 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keith Andaya!
Keith Andaya is the new light heavyweight champion!