WPL: Bullet In The Chamber PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hooper Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phan Benjawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjawan has chosen It Comes and It Goes as his entrance music. Hooper Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Smith
vs
Benjawan

182 cm
29
150 lbs
5 - 15 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Hooper Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Phan Benjawan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benjawan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a jab when Benjawan was well out of range.
Benjawan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Hooper Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjawan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Benjawan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith won't allow Benjawan to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Benjawan controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Benjawan isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjawan controlling from the full mount.
Benjawan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phan Benjawan.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith tries to clinch but Benjawan is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Benjawan.
Benjawan scoring with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benjawan controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like Benjawan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Phan Benjawan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith scores with a head kick. Benjawan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Benjawan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.

It looks like Phan Benjawan has been cut.
Benjawan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benjawan misses with the combination.
Benjawan misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benjawan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Benjawan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjawan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Benjawan controlling from mount.
Benjawan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjawan controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phan Benjawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phan Benjawan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Benjawan.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Benjawan drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.

Benjawan breaks the clinch.

Benjawan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Benjawan looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Benjawan drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Benjawan passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Benjawan stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
Benjawan misses with a wild combination.
Benjawan throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook. Benjawan ducked under it nicely.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.

Benjawan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benjawan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benjawan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benjawan scoring with some ground and pound.
Benjawan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Benjawan stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benjawan. Smith shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Benjawan moves into the clinch.

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

Benjawan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Benjawan is chipping away with strikes.

Benjawan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheers as Benjawan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.

Benjawan shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benjawan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan throws a body kick that misses.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjawan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benjawan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith looks to land a combination but Benjawan avoids it well.

Benjawan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benjawan moves nicely into side control.
Phan Benjawan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee asks Benjawan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benjawan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Benjawan advances nicely into full mount.
Benjawan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phan Benjawan.
Benjawan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Benjawan tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjawan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phan Benjawan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phan Benjawan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Benjawan feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Benjawan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benjawan 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.

Benjawan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benjawan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benjawan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benjawan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Benjawan content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Benjawan gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Benjawan moved out of range nicely.

Smith gets caught napping as Benjawan dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Benjawan stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Benjawan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Benjawan trying to control the pace.

Benjawan stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
Hooper Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooper Smith is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith closes the distance but Benjawan moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benjawan. Smith shrugs it off though.
Benjawan cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Benjawan throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Benjawan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benjawan is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benjawan gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.

Benjawan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Benjawan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benjawan advances position into side control!
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan controlling from side mount.
Benjawan moves into full mount!
Benjawan controlling the position easily from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benjawan lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phan Benjawan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benjawan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deivid Trenchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trenchev
vs
McCall

185 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deivid Trenchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward McCall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Trenchev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trenchev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trenchev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCall fails with a takedown attempt.

Trenchev darts in and clinches McCall up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Trenchev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McCall is trying to pull guard but Trenchev has him pressed against the cage.
Trenchev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCall avoiding damage as Trenchev throws knees to the body.
Trenchev unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trenchev lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trenchev darts in and clinches McCall up against the cage.
Trenchev keeps control of McCall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCall tries to pull guard but Trenchev holds him up against the cage and eventually McCall drops back down to his feet.
Deivid Trenchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward McCall.
McCall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trenchev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trenchev scores with a knee to the head.
McCall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trenchev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trenchev avoids it.
Trenchev trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall tries to pull guard but Trenchev holds him up against the cage and eventually McCall drops back down to his feet.

McCall breaks the clinch.
McCall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trenchev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Trenchev fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trenchev pinned against the cage. Trenchev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trenchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCall misses with a takedown attempt
and Trenchev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCall looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchev is looking to clinch but McCall is avoiding it.
McCall throws a push kick but Trenchev slaps the foot to one side.
Trenchev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trenchev fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCall swats away the attempt to clinch by Trenchev.
Trenchev is looking to clinch but McCall is avoiding it.
Trenchev tries to clinch up.
Trenchev dodges the punch combination from McCall.

Trenchev forces McCall back against the cage and clinches.
Trenchev working McCall over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trenchev obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCall is trying to break free.
McCall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trenchev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trenchev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trenchev landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCall is trying to drag Trenchev to the mat but Trenchev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trenchev landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trenchev tries to land a knee to the head but McCall blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deivid Trenchev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
Trenchev tries to clinch there but McCall circles away.
Trenchev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trenchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Trenchev gets a clinch.
Trenchev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCall looking for a takedown.
McCall stalling against the cage.
Trenchev stops a takedown attempt from McCall.
Trenchev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trenchev obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCall avoids it.
Trenchev scores a nice knee to the body.
Trenchev working McCall over with knees to the body.
Trenchev trying to land knees to the body.
McCall is trying to pull guard but Trenchev has him pressed against the cage.
Deivid Trenchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward McCall.
Trenchev scores a nice knee to the body.
McCall is trying to pull guard but Trenchev has him pressed against the cage.
McCall is breathing heavily.
McCall jumps guard but Trenchev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trenchev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trenchev obliges.
Trenchev lands a knee to the head.
Trenchev is pushing McCall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenchev gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Trenchev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trenchev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCall wants to break free but Trenchev has control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trenchev with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trenchev smiles and moves away.
McCall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trenchev counters with a series of strikes. McCall will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCall swats away the attempt to clinch by Trenchev.
Trenchev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
Trenchev tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall fails with a takedown attempt.

Trenchev clinches.
McCall can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Trenchev to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall taking a breather.
Trenchev lands a shot to the body.
McCall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trenchev blocks it with crossed arms.
Trenchev lands a good knee to the midsection. McCall won't want to take too many of those.
Trenchev scores a nice knee to the body.
McCall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trenchev walks away with a smile on his face. McCall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trenchev tries to clinch but McCall moves out of range.

Trenchev clinches up with McCall and pushes him back against the cage.
Trenchev lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deivid Trenchev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Trenchev clinches up with McCall and pushes him back against the cage.
Trenchev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Trenchev as the two fighters clinch.
Trenchev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCall jumps guard but Trenchev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trenchev lands a body shot.
McCall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trenchev after a bit of a struggle.
McCall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trenchev.
McCall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trenchev's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trenchev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trenchev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trenchev is looking to clinch but McCall is avoiding it.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.

Trenchev clinches up against the cage.
Trenchev presses McCall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCall has Trenchev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trenchev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deivid Trenchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward McCall.

Trenchev manages to break the clinch.
Trenchev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Trenchev has closed the distance and engaged McCall in a clinch.
Trenchev dodges an elbow strike from McCall.
Trenchev lands a good knee to the midsection. McCall won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall tries to score a body lock takedown but Trenchev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trenchev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trenchev working McCall over with knees to the body.
McCall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCall wants to get back to striking at distance but Trenchev won't allow it.
McCall jumps guard but Trenchev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trenchev lands a good knee to the midsection. McCall won't want to take too many of those.
Trenchev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trenchev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCall avoiding damage as Trenchev throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trenchev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCall is trying to pull guard but Trenchev has him pressed against the cage.
Trenchev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCall or not.
Deivid Trenchev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Trenchev.
Trenchev scores a nice knee to the body.
Trenchev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trenchev lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trenchev obliges.
A frustrated look appears on McCall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edward McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trenchev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCall's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchev scores with a shoulder strike.
Trenchev scores a nice knee to the body.

Trenchev manages to break the clinch.

Trenchev drives through and clinches with McCall against the cage.
Trenchev scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trenchev walks away with a smile on his face. McCall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Trenchev forces McCall back against the cage and clinches.
Trenchev lands a knee to the body.
Trenchev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deivid Trenchev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trenchev slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deivid Trenchev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trenchev 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deivid Trenchev!
An out of breath Deivid Trenchev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Tobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wang
vs
Tobe

190 cm
24
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Tobe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into Tobe's guard.

Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tobe dives on top into guard.
Tobe is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang lands a big shot there that rocks Tobe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wang raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wang pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wang 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.
Wang 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 one minute gone in the round.
Wang working Tobe over with strikes here.
Wang prevents Tobe from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tobe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tobe is looking for a sweep.
Wang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Tobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tobe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tobe, who protects the arm well.
Wang has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wang looking to finish Tobe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tobe!
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Wang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tobe is surviving well by controlling Wang's body position as best he can.
Wang prevents Tobe from getting the reversal.
Tobe tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tobe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Wang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tobe is surviving well by controlling Wang's body position as best he can.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang is looking to work his way around to Tobe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wang has control of Tobe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tobe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Tobe is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tobe wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wang unloading with bombs!

Wang has control of Tobe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tobe regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Wang wants to finish this one by submission but Tobe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Wang 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.

Tobe avoids the body shot from Wang.
Tobe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tobe keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Long Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang scoring with some ground and pound.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tobe is keeping the position for now.
Tobe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Tobe gets caught napping as Wang dives in and scores a takedown. Tobe manages to retain guard.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Tobe is retaining full guard.
Wang is working Tobe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tobe controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobe has momentary wrist control but Wang slips an elbow through the middle.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tobe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tobe dives on top into guard.
Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Wang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang working Tobe over with strikes here.

Tobe is rocked!
Wang postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tobe bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Wang and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Wang!
A very excited looking Long Wang rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devereux Digard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digard comes to the cage accompanied by Les Rongeurs - La Chasse Est Ouverte. Devereux Digard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bryan Lester's chin.

Digard
vs
Lester

180 cm
22
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devereux Digard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Lester!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Digard.
Nice takedown defense from Lester. No joy for Digard on that attempt.
Digard misses with a head kick.
Lester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lester moves forwards but Digard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Digard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devereux Digard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lester shoots and misses

and Digard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lester missing with knees to the body.

Lester breaks from the clinch.
Lester slips a straight right by Digard.

Lester gets caught napping as Digard dives in and scores a takedown. Lester manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lester controls Digard momentarily but Digard frees himself.
Lester is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Lester has his foot on Digard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Digard works his way back into a safe position though.
Digard wants to stand but Lester is controlling his posture from full guard.
Digard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lester's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Digard is trying to control the action in half guard but Lester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digard trying to mount his opponent but Lester defends it.
Lester trying to control but Digard postures up.
Digard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Digard prevents Lester from improving his position.
Digard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

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

Lester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Digard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Digard is not content to let Lester control the position.
Lester looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lester is trying to get an arm triangle but Digard is defending well.
Digard gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester stops Digard from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Lester will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lester blocks a head kick by Digard.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Digard enables Lester to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Digard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Lester stands up and waves to Digard to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Digard.
A head kick misses from Digard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lester shoots in and drives through. Digard sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester shoots in for a double leg but Digard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Devereux Digard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Lester.
Lester misses with a head kick.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Digard pushes him off.
Lester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Digard swivels and escapes.
Lester misses with a takedown
and Digard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Digard closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Digard pushes Lester against the cage but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Digard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Digard lands in his opponent's guard.
Digard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to sweep but no luck.
Digard postures up.

Digard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lester shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Digard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Digard tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lester stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A punch combination from Digard misses.
Lester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Digard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lester somewhat.
Lester stuffs the takedown.
Digard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Digard looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well.

Digard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lester to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lester trying to control but Digard is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digard wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lester is now in half guard.
Digard wants to control but Lester is keeping busy.
Digard wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lester seems to be working for a kimura but Digard defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Digard is looking to clinch.
Lester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Digard as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Digard. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devereux Digard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Digard defends well and Lester ends up having to push Digard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Digard wants to break free but Lester has control.

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

Lester gets the takedown into side control.
Lester controls the position.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Digard wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Digard tries to buck Lester off but Lester is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Digard is working hard here to advance position.
Lester wants to control but Digard is keeping him busy.

Lester stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Digard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Digard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lester's waist but Lester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Digard off to one side.

Digard scores with a takedown into Lester's guard.
Digard being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Digard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lester is trying to hold Digard in close to prevent damage but Digard has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digard is thwarting Lester's attempts to control the position.
Digard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Digard trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom.
Lester misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Digard content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Devereux Digard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lester dives in and grabs Digard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Digard pushes down on Lester's head and hops out.
Devereux Digard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Lester.
Digard tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bryan Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lester darts in looking for a takedown but Digard gets double underhooks and turns Lester into the cage.
Digard tries for a takedown but Lester manages to get underhooks.
Lester missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester keeps control of Digard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Devereux Digard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Digard lands a nice elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Lester.
I've got Lester 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryan Lester!
A relieved looking Bryan Lester thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Devereux Digard was interviewed post fight and said 'Le combat est un mode de vie.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgos Kourtesiotis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicodemo Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Romero
vs
Kourtesiotis

177 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicodemo Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Giorgos Kourtesiotis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kourtesiotis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Kourtesiotis controls the action.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Kourtesiotis controls the action.
Kourtesiotis avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Kourtesiotis takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Giorgos Kourtesiotis has been cut.
Kourtesiotis avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
Romero lands a damaging elbow.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Kourtesiotis avoids the damage to the body.
Kourtesiotis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kourtesiotis backwards.
Romero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Kourtesiotis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgos Kourtesiotis.
Kourtesiotis blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Romero.
Romero is pressed up against the cage. Kourtesiotis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romero down to the mat. Romero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kourtesiotis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Kourtesiotis circles away.
Romero is looking to clinch but Kourtesiotis is avoiding it.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kourtesiotis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romero pinned against the cage. Romero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero digs a good body shot into Kourtesiotis's ribs.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kourtesiotis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kourtesiotis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Kourtesiotis circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kourtesiotis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Kourtesiotis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kourtesiotis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Kourtesiotis circles away.
Kourtesiotis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kourtesiotis swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Kourtesiotis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch but Kourtesiotis is avoiding it.
Kourtesiotis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero wants to clinch.

Romero clinches up with Kourtesiotis and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kourtesiotis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giorgos Kourtesiotis's cut.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kourtesiotis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kourtesiotis prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kourtesiotis's defenses.
Romero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Kourtesiotis avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Kourtesiotis managing to block the knees to the body from Romero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero prevents the takedown attempt.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Kourtesiotis controls his hands.
Romero cracks Kourtesiotis with a nice body shot.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero lands an elbow inside.
Romero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kourtesiotis is defending well for now.
Kourtesiotis blocks an elbow strike.
Romero prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgos Kourtesiotis.
Romero is working Kourtesiotis over against the cage.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Kourtesiotis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kourtesiotis.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Kourtesiotis controls the action.
Kourtesiotis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romero after a bit of a struggle.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kourtesiotis.
Kourtesiotis takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Giorgos Kourtesiotis's cut even more.
Kourtesiotis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romero tries a body shot but Kourtesiotis blocks it.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Kourtesiotis controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Romero landing knees to the head.
Romero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Kourtesiotis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicodemo Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Kourtesiotis avoids the damage to the body.
Romero misses with a knee strike.
Kourtesiotis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kourtesiotis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Kourtesiotis's ribcage. Kourtesiotis let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kourtesiotis avoids it.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Kourtesiotis's head.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Kourtesiotis.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero tries to work over Kourtesiotis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kourtesiotis is looking for a takedown.
Kourtesiotis wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kourtesiotis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kourtesiotis shoots for a double leg takedown but Romero sprawls well. He's pushed Kourtesiotis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries to clinch but Kourtesiotis is having none of it.
Romero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romero tries to clinch there but Kourtesiotis circles away.
Romero wants to clinch but Kourtesiotis slips to the side

so Kourtesiotis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kourtesiotis wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Romero has his foot on Kourtesiotis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kourtesiotis works his way back into a safe position though.
Kourtesiotis advances to half guard.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Kourtesiotis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kourtesiotis is taking a breather. Romero 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Romero is trying to stand.
Kourtesiotis wants to pass the guard but Romero is defending well.
Romero is holding on to half guard well.
Romero wants to control but Kourtesiotis is keeping busy.
Romero is trying to stand up here but Kourtesiotis is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Kourtesiotis is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicodemo Romero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Kourtesiotis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kourtesiotis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Romero rushes Kourtesiotis and presses him up against the cage.
Romero lands a knee to the body.
Kourtesiotis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kourtesiotis avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kourtesiotis takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kourtesiotis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgos Kourtesiotis.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch

so Kourtesiotis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kourtesiotis is fighting to break Romero's control of his arms but Romero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kourtesiotis postures up.
Kourtesiotis trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero keeping full guard, as Kourtesiotis tries to pass.
Giorgos Kourtesiotis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis stops Romero from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kourtesiotis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicodemo Romero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kourtesiotis shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Kourtesiotis shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kourtesiotis keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kourtesiotis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romero is fending him off so far but Kourtesiotis persists. Nope, Romero circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero wants to clinch

and Kourtesiotis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kourtesiotis throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Kourtesiotis looking to sit in guard and control but Romero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giorgos Kourtesiotis.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicodemo Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Swayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Valdemes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Swayne
vs
Valdemes

157 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
155 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Swayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Valdemes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valdemes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swayne to the ground. Valdemes is now in Swayne's guard.
Swayne wants to get back to his feet but Valdemes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Valdemes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Swayne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Swayne has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Valdemes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Swayne is defending well. Valdemes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Swayne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Valdemes celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

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

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Nxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nxon
vs
Kage

170 cm
21
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Nxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Nxon coming out on top.
Nxon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kage.
Kage closes the distance and clinches up with Nxon, looking for a takedown. Kage pushes Nxon against the cage but Nxon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Nxon gets a clinch.
Nxon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kage is defending well for now.
Nxon is working Kage over against the cage.
Nxon trying to control the position but instead, Kage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nxon into the cage.
Maybe Nxon would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nxon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nxon trying to land knees to the body.
Kage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kage.
Nxon tries a knee to the head but Kage blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage blocking some punches.
Nxon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nxon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Kage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nxon sprawls well. Nxon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kage gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomas Nxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
Kage throws a head kick but Nxon moves out of range.
Nxon scores with a jab.
Nxon misses with a body shot.
Kage blocks a head kick by Nxon.

Kage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nxon gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nxon!
Kage avoids the attempt from Nxon to control.
Nxon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nxon is looking to escape.
Nxon is desperately trying to improve his position but Kage has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kage wants to finish this one by submission but Nxon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage cracks Nxon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nxon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Kage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nxon is aware though and is defending well.
Nxon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Nxon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nxon has managed to get both his arms back between Kage's legs - danger averted.
Nxon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nxon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nxon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Nxon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nxon scoring with some ground and pound.

Kage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nxon's guard.
Kage trying to control but Nxon is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nxon is on top in guard.
Kage wants to sweep here but Nxon controlling him for the moment.
Nxon trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kage has his foot on Nxon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nxon works his way back into a safe position though.
Nxon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raijin Kage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nxon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kage swivels and escapes.

Nxon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nxon lands in his opponent's guard.
Kage trying to control the position.

Kage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nxon throwing strikes but missing.
Kage looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nxon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nxon wants to control from the top but Kage keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nxon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kage keeping full guard, as Nxon tries to pass.
Kage working a defensive guard here.

Kage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nxon working some strikes from top position.

Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nxon is aware though and is defending well.
Kage wants to sweep but no luck.
Kage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kage has his foot on Nxon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nxon works his way back into a safe position though.
Kage trying to keep a closed guard but Nxon is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nxon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still 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!
Kage looking to control.

Nxon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kage to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nxon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kage pulls down on the head and he's put Nxon to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raijin Kage!
Raijin Kage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clay Matthews was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Anderson
vs
Matthews

180 cm
22
165 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
161 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Matthews throws a lazy head kick

and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Anderson stops Matthews from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mr Anderson just wasn't active enough.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Matthews connects with a jab.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.

Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson's coaches at Pros ya knows have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Matthews passes into side control, despite Anderson's attempt to control the position.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.

Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matthews postures up.
Matthews pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Anderson controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Anderson is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews chips away with some ground and pound.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Mr Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.

Matthews shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matthews showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Matthews seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Matthews throws Anderson to one side and escapes!
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Matthews down.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Matthews connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mr Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Matthews.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Matthews is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Matthews looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthews circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Anderson. Matthews falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Anderson!
Mr Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Mr Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Cox (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.

Power
vs
Cox

190 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
203 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scottie Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Cox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Scottie Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Power.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Cox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cox is defended easily by Power.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
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!
A leg kick checked by Cox.
Cox blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
Scottie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Cox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power avoids the body shot from Cox.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Cox checks it.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power closes the distance and clinches up with Cox, looking for a takedown. Power pushes Cox against the cage but Cox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Power shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cox's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Power throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Cox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power thows a body kick. Cox tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a low kick but Cox avoids it.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
Power pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cox is out of range and Power settles back down.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Cox cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Power motions for Cox to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cox is trying desperately to land a takedown but Power is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cox.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Nathaniel Cox has been cut.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.

Cox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Power napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cox postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Power is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
Power tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox controlling from side mount.
Cox tries to move to mount but Power blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power regains half guard.
Power is looking to improve his position.
Cox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Power is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cox's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Power looking for the RNC.
Power missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Cox'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.

Cox checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cox.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power throws a wild body kick that Cox sees coming a mile off.
Power fails with the takedown.
Cox checks a leg kick nicely.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
Cox blocks the body kick.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cox's head.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cox.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Cox off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cox checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Power throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power throws a head kick that half lands.
Power moves out of range as Cox strikes.
Cox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Cox avoids a kick to the body.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Power tenderised Cox's leg. Cox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cox blocks a low kick nicely.

Cox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Power wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Power is trying to keep Cox in close.
Power pulls Cox in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Scottie Power wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power throws a low kick but Cox avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Power.
Cox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power looks for the body kick but Cox saw that one coming.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Power.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Cox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Cox's front leg but catches the back leg as Cox tries to avoid it.

Cox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Power tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cox is in Power's guard.
Cox trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Power working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Cox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Power is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cox defends well.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Cox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Cox blocks the low kick.
Cox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Cox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Cox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Cox scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power keeping full guard, as Cox tries to pass.
Power is pulling down on Cox's head. It's preventing any offense from Cox, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Cox was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
Power stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Power wants it to stay on the feet.
Scottie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Cox.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Scottie Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Cox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Cox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Cox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Power lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cox checks the leg kick.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cox is able to avoid easily.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A leg kick checked by Cox.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Power lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cox takes a step back to recover.
Power throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cox checks a leg kick.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Cox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Cox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power tries a low kick but Cox avoids it.
Power looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.
Power throws a low kick, looking for Cox's leg but Cox calmly moves out of range.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Power. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
A leg kick checked by Cox.
Cox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Power clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Cox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Power wants to land a leg kick but Cox is out of range.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox moved away.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power misses with a low kick.
Cox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Power lands a head kick!
Cox blocks a head kick by Power.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power misses with a body kick.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Cox checks a low kick from Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox checks a low kick from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a body kick.
Cox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Cox on that attempt.
Cox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Power.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
Scottie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Cox.
Cox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cox.
Cox checks the leg kick.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cox. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Power throws a front kick that sends Cox stumbling back into the cage.
Cox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cox lands the left hand.
Power tries to score with a low kick but Cox moves his leg out of the way.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from Power lands but Cox takes it in his stride.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Cox's front leg but catches the back leg as Cox tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Power.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Power walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Cox ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Power has Cox pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power successfully pulls guard.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Power had his way with Nathaniel Cox in that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Cox'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. This is the final round!

Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cox.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox checks it.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox checks it.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power tries a low kick but Cox avoids it.
Cox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Power is looking to slow Cox down with leg kicks.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cox is able to avoid easily.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Cox moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Cox checks a low kick from Power.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Cox fails with the takedown.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Cox seems unphased.
Power throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cox blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Power struggling a bit here.
Power is holding Cox down, trying to stall.
Power is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cox off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Power patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cox has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cox looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Power seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power working for the choke.
Power just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cox is trying to get back to his feet but Power has full control of the position and if anything, Cox has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Power sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cox taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scottie Power!
Scottie Power retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Scottie Power thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.