MFL 18:Jackson vs Roll PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Greger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burn It To The Ground. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Greger
vs
Vader

168 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Greger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vic Vader!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vader was covering up waiting for the punch and Greger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greger is one step ahead there.
Vader working a defensive guard here.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader, not yet.
Vader being controlled here, momentarily.
Vader is trying to keep Greger in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Greger shows good takedown defense.

Vader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greger is looking to reverse the position.

Vader swings around for an armbar but Greger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vader's guard.
Greger controlling from the top position.
Vader wants to hit a switch here but Greger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vader there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader can't escape the position.
Greger controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Klaus Greger just wasn't active enough.
Greger lands a front kick.
Greger blocks a head kick by Vader.

Greger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Greger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Greger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Greger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greger pushes Vader away with a front kick.
Vader goes for a double leg but Greger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greger continues to drive forward.
Klaus Greger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vader.
Vader looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Greger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vader should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Greger scores with a spinning back kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greger, right into the meat.
Greger shoots in but no luck this time.
Vader has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Greger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vader steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Greger. That one must have hurt.
Greger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vader finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Greger's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Vader falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Greger!
Klaus Greger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tacks Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tacks Mayfield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mayfield
vs
Munoz

200 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

185 cm
19
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tacks Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayfield.

Mayfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayfield is looking to control Munoz's arms but Munoz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayfield has his back to the cage.

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

Munoz darts in and clinches Mayfield up against the cage.
Mayfield has Munoz pressed against the cage, preventing Munoz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Munoz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayfield goes for a double leg but Munoz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munoz continues to drive forward.
Mayfield goes for a takedown attempt but Munoz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz is trying to break the clinch but Mayfield has him pressed against the cage.
Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mayfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayfield misses with a low kick.
Mayfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacks Mayfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Tacks Mayfield has been cut.
Tacks Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munoz defends well and Mayfield ends up having to push Munoz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mayfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Munoz is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield has Munoz pressed against the cage, preventing Munoz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayfield tries to stall but Munoz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mayfield is trying to pull guard but Munoz has him pressed against the cage.
Mayfield avoiding damage.
Mayfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Munoz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Munoz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Munoz working hard to break the clinch.
Munoz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mayfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mayfield has him pressed against the cage.
Munoz is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayfield manages to break the clinch.
Munoz throws a leg kick but Mayfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mayfield wants to clinch.
Mayfield fails with the takedown.
Munoz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Munoz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munoz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munoz looks to land a combination but Mayfield avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munoz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mayfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to avoid it but Mayfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munoz to the ground. Munoz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mayfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munoz.

Munoz closes the distance and clinches.

Mayfield manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayfield dives in and grabs Munoz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munoz pushes down on Mayfield's head and hops out.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Mayfield moves out of range.

Mayfield pushes Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Munoz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacks Mayfield'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.

Munoz misses with a head kick.
Munoz connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munoz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mayfield. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Mayfield moves out of range easily.
Munoz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mayfield counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Munoz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mayfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munoz's waist but Munoz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayfield off to one side.
Munoz tests Mayfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munoz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Mayfield stands and steps away. Munoz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mayfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayfield leaves Munoz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Mayfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Munoz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Munoz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mayfield after a bit of a struggle.
Tacks Mayfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Munoz.
Mayfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Munoz to keep the fight standing.

Mayfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant Munoz seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is looking to chop away at Mayfield's legs.
Munoz misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

Mayfield gets control of Munoz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayfield will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mayfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayfield trying to control the position.
Munoz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munoz throws an elbow that misses. Mayfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munoz's guard. Nice move by Mayfield!
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Mayfield 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mayfield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Munoz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mayfield has Munoz in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Tacks Mayfield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mayfield fails with a takedown attempt.

Munoz has managed to clinch.

Munoz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munoz defends well and Mayfield ends up having to push Munoz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Mayfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Munoz misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tacks Mayfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacks Mayfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mayfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munoz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayfield somewhat.
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz dives in and grabs Mayfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayfield pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Mayfield shoots for a takedown but Munoz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Munoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayfield.
Mayfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Munoz tries to sprawl out of it but Mayfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munoz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacks Mayfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz misses with a wild combination.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown but Munoz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munoz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mayfield.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munoz sprawls well. Munoz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Munoz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Munoz counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayfield has Munoz pressed against the cage, preventing Munoz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Munoz's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Munoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Munoz tries to sprawl out of it but Mayfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munoz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munoz as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands a body shot.
Mayfield blocks the body kick.

Munoz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Munoz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Mayfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mayfield tries to keep at a distance but Munoz has taken the fight into the clinch.

Munoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Mayfield avoids them all with ease.
Mayfield tries to clinch up
and Munoz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz misses with a double jab.
Mayfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayfield tries to clinch but Munoz moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munoz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Munoz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seven Nation Army. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cena
vs
Mean

195 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Mean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cena instigates a clinch.
Cena misses with a knee to the head.
Cena creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mean misses with an elbow over the top.
Cena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cena pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mean takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Dean Mean has been cut.
Cena throws an elbow but it misses.
Mean tries to break the clinch but Cena is controlling the position.

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

Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into Mean's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cena not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mean wants to control the position but Cena says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cena has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Cena just wasn't active enough.
Mean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cena.
Dean Mean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mean has closed the distance and engaged Cena in a clinch.
Cena tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mean avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean tries to stall but Cena uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cena misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Mean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mean can't break the clinch.
Mean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cena smiles and moves away.
Cena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mean's waist but Mean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cena off to one side.
Cena dives in for a single leg takedown but Mean sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Mean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mean dodges an elbow strike from Cena.
Cena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mean's efforts to push away.
Cena throws an elbow that misses.
Cena throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mean tries to circle away but Cena has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cena throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mean misses with a body kick.
Mean swinging wildly here.
Cena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cena looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mean is fending him off so far but Cena persists. Nope, Mean circles away and we're back to standing.
Mean attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mean tries to bum rush Cena with a series of wild strikes but Cena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Mean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cena tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been informed that Mean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mean dodges an elbow strike from Cena.
Mean is looking to break free of the clinch but Cena has double underhooks.

Cena wants the takedown. Mean is fighting it off but Cena persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mean's guard against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena 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.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Mean.
Cena controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Cena stands up from Mean's guard - Cena perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cena moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Mean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mean as he avoids it easily.
Mean throws a right and a left that Cena avoids nicely.

Cena rushes Mean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cena jumps guard and drags Mean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Cena pushes Mean off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mean misses with the combination.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mean as he jumps to the side.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cena tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Cena drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cena jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mean looking to control.
Mean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cena postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Cena drops back looking for a leg! Mean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mean manages to kick Cena off! Cena jumps back into Mean's guard.
Cena is pushing down on Mean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mean is fighting to maintain full guard but Cena has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cena in particular looking to stall.
Cena is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mean!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena looking to control but Mean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Cena goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mean is on top in guard.
Mean throwing strikes but missing.
Cena is pulling down on Mean's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cena swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mean lying in Cena's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cena decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mean taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Cena!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sensimelio Estevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grover has chosen Ran-D & Zatox - Hectic as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Estevez
vs
Grover

164 cm
19
149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sensimelio Estevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Grover!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estevez thows a body shot but no joy.
Grover avoids the body shot from Estevez.
Estevez darts in looking for a takedown but Grover gets double underhooks and turns Estevez into the cage.
Come on Grover - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Grover's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Grover receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Grover is trying to push Estevez away but Estevez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Grover manages to break the clinch.
Estevez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Estevez connects with a leg kick. Grover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Estevez shoots in for a takedown but Grover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover slips under a jab from Estevez.
Sensimelio Estevez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grover with a jab.
Estevez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Estevez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grover misses with a few strikes there.
Estevez shoots in for a takedown but Grover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensimelio Estevez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estevez has his takedown stuffed
and Grover counters with a left and a right that stings Estevez.
Grover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Estevez to score with a decent uppercut.
Grover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Estevez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Grover there.
Grover loads up on a big right hand but Estevez slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Estevez is defended easily by Grover.
Grover misses with a combination

and Estevez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grover's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Estevez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grover is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Estevez, into his guard.
Grover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estevez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grover wants to stand but Estevez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sensimelio Estevez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kraniotakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Kraniotakes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Jones's chin.

Kraniotakes
vs
Jones

190 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Kraniotakes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to push Kraniotakes away but Kraniotakes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is looking for a takedown.

Kraniotakes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kraniotakes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Kraniotakes.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Kraniotakes counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraniotakes takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Andreas Kraniotakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Jones.

Jones clinches up with Kraniotakes and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kraniotakes looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kraniotakes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Kraniotakes looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kraniotakes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kraniotakes is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraniotakes prevents it.

Jones jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kraniotakes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones controlling Kraniotakes's posture.

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

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraniotakes defends it easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kraniotakes from controlling successfully.
Kraniotakes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kraniotakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraniotakes.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraniotakes.
Kraniotakes is breathing heavily.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kraniotakes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraniotakes has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Kraniotakes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraniotakes defends well.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraniotakes's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraniotakes has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraniotakes works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kraniotakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraniotakes pinned against the cage. Kraniotakes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Andreas Kraniotakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Jones.
Kraniotakes shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kraniotakes.
Julio Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraniotakes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraniotakes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreas Kraniotakes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones drives through and clinches with Kraniotakes against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Kraniotakes wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Kraniotakes prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Kraniotakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Kraniotakes has the dominant position.
Kraniotakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kraniotakes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kraniotakes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kraniotakes is trying to break free.

Kraniotakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones instigates a clinch.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
Kraniotakes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kraniotakes stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kraniotakes tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraniotakes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets back to full 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!
Kraniotakes being controlled here momentarily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraniotakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kraniotakes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kraniotakes but Kraniotakes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kraniotakes.

Jones tries to sprawl but Kraniotakes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraniotakes prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones wants to control but Kraniotakes is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones controlling the position well.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Julio Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Kraniotakes sees coming a mile off.

Jones rushes Kraniotakes and presses him up against the cage.

Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kraniotakes uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Kraniotakes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kraniotakes looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraniotakes landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kraniotakes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to Kraniotakes's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones stands and throws Kraniotakes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraniotakes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones wants to control but Kraniotakes is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones takes a little break here. Kraniotakes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kraniotakes counters with a nice kick to the body.

Jones clinches with his opponent.

Kraniotakes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraniotakes walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Kraniotakes moves out of range.
Kraniotakes stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreas Kraniotakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Jones.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Kraniotakes shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Kraniotakes misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julio Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kraniotakes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraniotakes jumps guard but Jones stands there with Kraniotakes around his waist. Kraniotakes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kraniotakes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.

Kraniotakes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kraniotakes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraniotakes manages to get himself to full guard.
Kraniotakes has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Julio Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kraniotakes is avoiding it.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kraniotakes defends well and Jones ends up having to push Kraniotakes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kraniotakes has him pressed against the cage.
Kraniotakes is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Kraniotakes has the dominant position.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraniotakes is trying to break free.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kraniotakes keeps him there for the moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kraniotakes.
Kraniotakes goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraniotakes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kraniotakes being controlled against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraniotakes gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones pulls Kraniotakes in close to prevent any damage.

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

Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kraniotakes has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Kraniotakes manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Kraniotakes postures up.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Kraniotakes keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Kraniotakes trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kraniotakes connects with a decent elbow.
Kraniotakes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Kraniotakes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kraniotakes looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kraniotakes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kraniotakes is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kraniotakes is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Kraniotakes from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraniotakes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Jones!
Julio Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heads Will Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Roll has chosen Deep In The Devil's Eye & You as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Heads Will Roll enters the cage!

Jackson
vs
Will Roll

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
179 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franklin Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heads Will Roll!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Will Roll missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Will Roll has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Will Roll misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Will Roll's waist but Will Roll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Will Roll defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Will Roll defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Will Roll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Will Roll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Will Roll is defending well for now.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Will Roll pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Will Roll prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Will Roll lands a shot to the body.
Will Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Will Roll gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Will Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Will Roll looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Roll lands a body punch in the clinch.
Will Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Will Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Come on Will Roll - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Will Roll misses with some punches.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Will Roll avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Will Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Will Roll tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A short left from Will Roll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Will Roll lands with a right to the head.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Will Roll pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Will Roll does no damage.
Will Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Will Roll moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Will Roll avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a hook but Will Roll blocks it.
Will Roll scores with a nice strike.
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!

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Will Roll takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson with the ground and pound but Will Roll regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Will Roll is trying to stand.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Will Roll is keeping him busy.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Will Roll's head.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Will Roll can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Will Roll won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Will Roll dodges it nicely.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Will Roll is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Will Roll is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Will Roll uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Will Roll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Will Roll is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is trying to keep Will Roll in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Will Roll tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Will Roll scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Will Roll is working from the bottom.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Will Roll!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson won't let Will Roll get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Will Roll because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Will Roll wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Will Roll is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Will Roll and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Will Roll is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Will Roll takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Will Roll wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson stands up.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Will Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Will Roll stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Will Roll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson digs a good hook to Will Roll's body.
Will Roll lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Will Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Will Roll staying out of range there.
Will Roll misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson throws an elbow but Will Roll slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson prevents Will Roll from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Will Roll's head but Will Roll avoids it well.
Will Roll is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Will Roll regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jackson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Will Roll's thigh. Will Roll counters though and makes it back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Will Roll slips under a jab.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Will Roll to the ground. Jackson is now in Will Roll's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Will Roll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up in Will Roll's guard and throws a big left but Will Roll blocks it.
Jackson prevents Will Roll from getting back to his feet.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Will Roll utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Will Roll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Will Roll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Will Roll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Roll wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Will Roll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Will Roll blocks nicely.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Will Roll keeps moving.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throws a strike but Will Roll rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Will Roll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Will Roll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Will Roll puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Will Roll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Will Roll's back!
Jackson misses with an elbow to the head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Even with his hooks in, Jackson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Will Roll is taking damage to the body and head.

Jackson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Will Roll reverses the position brilliantly into Jackson's guard!
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Will Roll has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Will Roll is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Jackson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Will Roll loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Will Roll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Will Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Will Roll moves out of range.
Jackson misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Will Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Will Roll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Will Roll wants it to stay on the feet.
Will Roll throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Will Roll is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Will Roll's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Will Roll works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Will Roll is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Will Roll is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Will Roll has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Will Roll uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Will Roll!
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Will Roll has passed into side control.
Will Roll wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson is keen to just control but Will Roll is a slippery customer.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Will Roll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Will Roll is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Will Roll is looking to escape.
Will Roll is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Will Roll blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Will Roll wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Jackson had his way with Heads Will Roll in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Will Roll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Will Roll is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Will Roll blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Will Roll defends it.
Jackson stops Will Roll from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Will Roll is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Will Roll's head.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Will Roll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Will Roll on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson throws a strike but Will Roll avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Will Roll is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Will Roll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Will Roll stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Will Roll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Will Roll puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Will Roll is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Will Roll has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Will Roll wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Heads Will Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

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