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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bedford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Franklin Worner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Worner
vs
Bedford

180 cm
25
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bedford!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedford stuffs the takedown attempt from Worner. Worner gets slowly back to his feet.

Bedford clinches up against the cage.

Bedford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bedford misses with a body shot.
Worner is looking to clinch.
Bedford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bedford but Bedford pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bedford closes the distance and pushes Worner back into the cage.

Bedford gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Worner regains guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Worner pulls Bedford in close to his closed guard and prevents Bedford from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Worner tries to get out of the position.
Bedford wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving.
Bedford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bedford decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Worner, up you get!
Bedford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Worner counters with a straight right hand.
Worner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bedford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedford shoots in looking for a takedown. Worner tries to sprawl out of it but Bedford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Worner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Worner or perhaps it was just good defense by Bedford which made him look bad.
Worner tries to clinch there but Bedford circles away.
Worner looks for a takedown but Bedford sprawls well.
Worner fails with the takedown

and Bedford counters with a shoot takedown. Worner fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Bedford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Worner keeping moving, preventing Bedford from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bedford advances to half guard.

Bedford stands up from half guard.
Worner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Worner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worner shoots in looking for a takedown but Bedford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Worner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bedford slaps away a takedown attempt from Worner, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bedford fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Worner to the ground. Bedford is now in Worner's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Worner's guard.
Worner tries to get to full guard but Bedford has control of the leg.
Bedford not doing much here.
Bedford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worner is trying to maintain the position but Bedford is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner is trying to stand back up but Bedford is controlling him
Worner wants to get back to full guard but Bedford has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bedford 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.

Worner doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bedford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bedford content to stall in guard here.

Bedford stands up from Worner's guard - Bedford perhaps looking for a knockout.
Worner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Worner throws a head kick but Bedford moves out of range.
Worner scores with a body shot.

Bedford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bedford tries for a kimura but Worner is defending well.

Bedford decides to stand back up.
Bedford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worner defends it nicely.
Bedford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Worner circles away.
Bedford is breathing heavily.
Worner scores with a jab. Bedford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bedford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Worner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Worner tries to clinch but Bedford is having none of it.
Worner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bedford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Worner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worner dives in and grabs Bedford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bedford pushes down on Worner's head and hops out.
Bedford misses with a hook to the body
and Worner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bedford's knee momentarily.

Worner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bedford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worner trying to control the action but Bedford is working from the bottom.
Bedford is looking to regain half guard here but Worner keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner scores with punches from side control.
Bedford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Bedford actively working from the bottom here.
Worner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bedford.
Bedford is refusing to be controlled, as Worner sits in half guard.
Worner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Worner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bedford wants to control but Worner is keeping busy.
Bedford taking some punishment here, with Worner in his half guard.
Worner trying to control from Bedford's half guard. Bedford has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bedford striking off his back but it's not causing Worner any problems.
Worner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Bedford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bedford pushes Worner up against the cage in a clinch.
Worner is trying to push Bedford away but Bedford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Bedford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Worner trying to control but Bedford is working from the bottom.
Bedford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worner is one step ahead there.
Bedford trying to keep a closed guard but Worner is proving a slippery customer.
Worner trying to control but Bedford is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bedford managing to control the position.

Franklin Worner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bedford tries to clinch but Worner is having none of it.
Franklin Worner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worner shoots in but no luck this time.
Worner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bedford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bedford misses the body punch
and Worner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Worner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Worner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bedford sprawls well initially but Worner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedford wants to control but Worner is keeping busy.
Worner wants to stand up but Bedford is controlling the position.
Bedford trying to hold on to Worner's head to control him but Worner postures up.
Bedford gets back to full guard.

Bedford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bedford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worner is fighting to break Bedford's control of his arms but Bedford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bedford trying to control the position.
Worner trying to control but Bedford is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedford 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.
Worner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bedford trying to keep a closed guard but Worner is proving a slippery customer.

Bedford has his foot on Worner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Worner works his way back into a safe position though.
Worner tries to stand but Bedford is controlling from the bottom.
Bedford working a defensive guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bedford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Woolett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Woolett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Worner
vs
Woolett

170 cm
25
146 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
28
133 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Woolett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woolett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Worner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Woolett 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.
Worner trying to keep a closed guard but Woolett is proving a slippery customer.

Woolett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woolett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Woolett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Worner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Worner has escaped and now he's on top!
Worner trying to control but Woolett is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woolett's guard.

Woolett working for a triangle but Worner defends it easily.
Worner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Worner trying to control but Woolett is working from the bottom.
Woolett keeping full guard, as Worner tries to pass.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woolett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Worner is aware though and is defending well.
Worner connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worner trying to control but Woolett is working from the bottom.

Woolett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Woolett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worner looking to pass the guard.

Woolett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Worner passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is looking to take a break and control but Woolett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woolett dodges the ground and pound from Worner.
Worner tries to stand but Woolett is controlling his head.
Worner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Woolett's legs.
Woolett tries to improve position but can't.

Worner swings around for an armbar but Woolett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Worner's guard.

Worner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woolett is aware though and is defending well.
Woolett forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner trying to control from the bottom.

Woolett seems to be working for a kimura but Worner defends the submission attempt.

Woolett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Woolett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woolett is pressing down on Worner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Worner is holding on for now.
Woolett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Worner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woolett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worner.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woolett.
Worner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worner.
Worner with a poor takedown

and Woolett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Worner wants to improve his position but Woolett is controlling well.

Woolett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Worner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woolett.
Worner wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woolett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Worner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woolett.
Worner is looking to improve his position.

Woolett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Worner sees it coming and defends easily.
Worner regains full guard. Nicely done.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Woolett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Woolett won't allow Worner to get back to his feet.

Worner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Woolett 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 Worner.

Woolett is trying to get an arm triangle but Worner is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woolett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Worner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Woolett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Woolett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Worner sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Worner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Worner manages to get to full guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shawn Woolett!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donte Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stevens
vs
Combs

187 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donte Combs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs avoids a kick to the body.

Stevens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Combs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Combs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Combs trying to strike off his back.

Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Combs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Combs's legs - danger averted.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Combs working a defensive guard but Stevens passes into half guard.
Stevens is taking a breather. Combs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Combs wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stevens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Stevens decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Combs doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.

Stevens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stevens stops Combs from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Tanner Stevens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Combs wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Combs fails with the takedown

and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Combs's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs preventing the sweep.
Stevens controlling the position.
Combs tries to stand but Stevens is controlling from the bottom.
Combs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stevens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Combs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Combs misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Combs's guard now.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens stays in close to Combs's body and controls the position.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Combs is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens won't allow Combs to get back to his feet.

Combs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stevens 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 Combs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Stevens 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.

Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into Combs's guard.
Tanner Stevens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Combs trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.

Stevens stands up and waves to Combs to follow him.
Combs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Combs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Tanner Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Combs fails with the takedown.
Combs shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
Combs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanner Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Combs.
Combs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Combs's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs is looking to sweep but instead, Stevens has passed into half guard.
Stevens prevents Combs from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stevens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Combs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stevens.
Combs is trying to maintain the position but Stevens is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to land a strike but Combs avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Combs is wriggling around but Stevens manages to pass to half guard.
Combs is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?

Combs looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Combs shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Stevens dominated that second 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!

Stevens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Combs on his heels. He'll look to pass Combs's guard now, I'm sure.
Stevens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Combs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Combs wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Stevens is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Tanner Stevens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Combs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Combs wants to clinch.

Combs gets caught flat footed, as Stevens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Combs wants to control the position but Stevens says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stevens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Combs trying to control but Stevens postures up.
Stevens trying to advance position but Combs counters by regaining guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Combs wants to control the position but Stevens says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Combs tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Combs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Combs.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.
Stevens landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Combs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Stevens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Combs did well to prevent Stevens getting side control.
Combs missing with punches from the bottom.
Stevens trying to advance position but Combs counters by regaining guard.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Combs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Combs looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Combs wants to stand but Stevens is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevens 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Stevens!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Wahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Payne will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wahl
vs
Payne

167 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Wahl !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wahl rushes Payne and presses him up against the cage.
Payne taking a breather.
Payne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Payne tries to circle away but Wahl has him pinned against the cage.
Payne stalling against the cage.
Wahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Wahl breaks the clinch.
Payne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Wahl . Those never looked like landing.
Wahl misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne throws a head kick that half lands.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Wahl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
George Wahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Payne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Payne enables Wahl to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Payne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Payne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wahl is one step ahead there.
Payne working a defensive guard but Wahl manages to pass into side control anyway.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Wahl !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Magney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Neil Magney has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Magney
vs
Perry

180 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good takedowns
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Magney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Perry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magney fails with a takedown attempt.
Perry scoring well with a low kick there.
Magney fails with the takedown

and Perry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magney trying to keep a closed guard but Perry is proving a slippery customer.
Perry pushes down on Magney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magney trying to hold on to Perry's head to control him but Perry postures up.
Perry content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magney is defending against the submission attempts here by Perry.
Nice strikes from Perry there.
Magney won't allow Perry to pass to mount.

Perry maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Magney could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Perry has cracked it and Magney is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Perry!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Perry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bruce
vs
Fisher

180 cm
25
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bruce closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bruce sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bruce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisher!

Bruce quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bruce but it's paid off an Fisher is forced to tap! Nice work by Bruce.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Bruce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jacob Reynolds has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Reynolds
vs
Ferguson

180 cm
19
136 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

165 cm
28
128 lbs
11 - 14 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Reynolds !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
Ferguson won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.

Ferguson stands up from Reynolds 's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt.
Reynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Reynolds . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferguson counters with a body kick that stops Reynolds in his tracks momentarily.
Reynolds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Josh Ferguson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds looks to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a big head kick but Reynolds shrugs it off.

Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferguson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferguson lands some shots froms side control.
Ferguson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Reynolds trying to control but Ferguson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Ferguson has the hooks in. Reynolds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson has good solid back control here.
Ferguson is punishing Reynolds with strikes - can he finish him?!
Reynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands strikes to the head.

Ferguson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Reynolds won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ferguson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Ferguson!
Josh Ferguson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I new coming in he was gonna be tough. But tonight I was tougher. We need a flyweight division! Do it! Make it happen please. (10-11-1)'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Mcintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Isaiah Ferguson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ferguson
vs
Mcintosh

165 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Mcintosh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mcintosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ferguson shoots in and bounces Mcintosh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Mcintosh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcintosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcintosh, not yet.
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcintosh is proving hard to escape from.
Mcintosh keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.

Mcintosh has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcintosh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferguson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson stops Mcintosh from standing up.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Isaiah Ferguson.
Mcintosh misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mcintosh as Ferguson shoots in.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson misses with a takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcintosh jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcintosh wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Mcintosh.
Mcintosh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferguson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcintosh's guard.
Ferguson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Mcintosh is looking for a triangle here but Ferguson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mcintosh is looking for a sweep.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcintosh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferguson taking a break here but Mcintosh is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ferguson prevents Mcintosh from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh controlling the position for now.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Mcintosh is working from the bottom.

Mcintosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.

Mcintosh looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcintosh is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Isaiah Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcintosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Mcintosh is avoiding it.
Mcintosh shoots in but no luck this time.
Isaiah Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
Mcintosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Mcintosh checks it.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcintosh circles away.

Ferguson gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson prevents Mcintosh from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mcintosh controls his leg.
Mcintosh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Mcintosh is a slippery customer.
Ferguson is stalling here. Mcintosh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ferguson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mcintosh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ferguson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcintosh's best efforts.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard but Mcintosh has mounted him!

Mcintosh stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Mcintosh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferguson sprawls well initially but Mcintosh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mcintosh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mcintosh is looking for a kimura here.
Rick Mcintosh has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcintosh gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mcintosh misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Isaiah Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Mcintosh.
Ferguson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mcintosh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcintosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mcintosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Mcintosh keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh managing to control the position.
Mcintosh wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcintosh's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcintosh has his hands clasped together around Ferguson's back. He's all about the action.
Ferguson passes into side control, despite Mcintosh's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Ferguson looking for a triangle here. Mcintosh is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferguson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mcintosh is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaiah Ferguson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cox
vs
Norton

179 cm
24
266 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Norton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norton sprawls well. Norton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Norton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cox has his takedown stuffed

and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Norton is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Norton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Norton breaks from the clinch.
Cox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Norton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cox napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton working the ground and pound but Cox is defending the strikes.

Norton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cox is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Cox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norton with the ground and pound but Cox regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Norton passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton laying and praying for a moment but Cox takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cox wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.

Norton wants to work for an arm triangle but Cox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cox is looking for a sweep. Norton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cox looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton is trying to control. Cox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cox gets full guard.
Norton stops Cox from standing up.

Cox looking for a triangle here. Norton is fighting it but it looks tight! Cox pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Norton is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Homer Cox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chaney
vs
Manley

190 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Chaney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Manley !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaney tries to avoid it but Manley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaney to the ground. Chaney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Manley gets a takedown into half guard.
Chaney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaney manages to get to full guard.
Manley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Chaney is looking for a triangle but Manley pushes his legs off easily.
Chaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaney wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chaney keeping full guard, as Manley tries to pass.
Manley stops Chaney from standing up.
Chaney is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because James Chaney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Manley has managed to clinch.
Chaney wants to get back to striking at distance but Manley won't allow it.

Manley breaks the clinch.
Chaney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manley .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manley closes the distance and clinches.
Manley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaney avoiding damage as Manley throws knees to the body.
Chaney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chaney scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chaney shoots and misses

and Manley moves into the clinch.
Chaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Manley breaks the clinch.
Chaney stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Chaney or perhaps it was just good defense by Manley which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley connects with a single shot there.
Chaney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Manley darts in and clinches Chaney up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Manley .

Manley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Manley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chaney is trying to stand.
Chaney is breathing heavily.
Manley is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chaney reverses the position - he's now on top in Manley 's guard.
Manley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chaney!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney is squirming around, avoiding Manley 's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manley looking to finish Chaney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chaney!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley prevents Chaney from getting the reversal.
Chaney tries to lock up and control but Manley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chaney holds on, trying desperately to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Manley stands and steps away. Chaney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaney shoots in and drives through. Manley sprawls well.
James Chaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manley tries to land a front kick but Chaney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaney counters with a good low kick that Manley was not able to check.

Manley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manley is looking for a kimura here.
Manley is breathing heavily.
Chaney is staying active underneath Manley , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manley is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chaney still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chaney has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Chaney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chaney is looking to clinch but Manley is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manley 's waist but Manley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chaney off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manley keeps the fight on the outside.

Manley closes the distance and pushes Chaney back into the cage.
Chaney wants a takedown but no success here.
Manley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chaney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chaney trying to stall but Manley improves his position.

Manley has Chaney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chaney tumbling to the mat - Manley dives into Chaney's guard.
Manley trying to control but Chaney is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manley wants to control but Chaney is keeping busy.
Jon Manley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chaney has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chaney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney trying to control but Manley is having none of it.
Chaney controlling his opponent.
Manley is squirming around, avoiding Chaney's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Manley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chaney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chaney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chaney dives in and grabs Manley 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manley pushes down on Chaney's head and hops out.
Chaney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manley counters with a straight right hand.

Manley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manley is in Chaney's guard.
Manley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manley trying to control but Chaney is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Manley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manley as he jumps to the side.
Chaney misses with a takedown attempt - Manley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manley sprawls well. Manley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaney gets slowly back to his feet.

Manley closes the distance and pushes Chaney back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Manley gets the takedown into side control.

Manley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manley lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Manley 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaney is not content to let Manley control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Manley decides to stand back up.

Manley pushes Chaney up against the cage in a clinch.
Manley prevents Chaney from breaking the clinch.
Chaney stops a takedown attempt from Manley .
Manley tries for a takedown but Chaney manages to get underhooks.

Chaney pulls guard effortlessly.
Manley preventing the sweep.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manley gets to his feet - Chaney follows without any prompting.
Manley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manley is fending him off so far but Chaney persists. Nope, Manley circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Manley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley winds up and cracks Chaney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chaney wants to control but Manley is keeping busy.
Manley is trying to control. Chaney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Manley 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Chaney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaney scores with a one two! Manley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Manley moves into range and clinches up with Chaney.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Manley gets control of Chaney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manley wants to stand and escape but Chaney is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaney wants to stand but Manley is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manley is looking to stall here but Chaney recovers full guard.
Chaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaney keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manley wants to control from the top but Chaney keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Manley .
Chaney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Manley closes the distance and clinches.

Manley has hold of one of Chaney's legs. Chaney is fighting the takedown attempt but Manley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaney pushes Manley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Manley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Manley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chaney is looking for a sweep.

Manley stands up and beckons Chaney to his feet.
Chaney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manley avoids it really well and circles away.
Manley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaney sprawls well. Chaney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manley gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaney forces Manley back against the cage and clinches.
Chaney working hard to break the clinch.

Manley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Manley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chaney to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley stuffs the takedown attempt from Chaney. Chaney gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Manley dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chaney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chaney wants to improve his position but instead Manley has moved into half guard.
Chaney is staying active underneath Manley , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaney wants to improve his position but Manley is controlling well.
Manley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Chaney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manley is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manley goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Chaney does a handstand and catches Manley in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Chaney on top - Manley is already out from the submission! Chaney gives Manley 's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . James Chaney!
James Chaney retains his welterweight title!