CCF Midweek Mayhem 137 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HEALTH - TEARS. Eric Matthews is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Matthews
vs
Fitch

188 cm
33
205 lbs
7 - 18 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch falls off balance throwing a combination

and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitch!

Matthews working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Fitch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fitch is trying to control Matthews's posture but Matthews avoids it.

Matthews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitch, who protects the arm well.
Matthews working away.
Fitch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matthews off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I really don't envy Matthews right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fitch looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Matthews is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Fitch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Matthews is really stuck here.

Matthews is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fitch gets his way!
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!
Fitch is hanging on to Matthews's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to get back to his feet but Fitch has full control of the position and if anything, Matthews has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Fitch working for the choke.
Fitch is hanging on to Matthews's back as he tries to escape.

Fitch working for a choke but Matthews is defending well.

Fitch looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitch is looking for the choke from the back position but Matthews is controlling his hands well.
Matthews breaks Fitch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitch working a defensive guard here.

Fitch working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
Fitch working a defensive guard here.

Matthews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Fitch is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself.

Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Fitch's legs - danger averted.

Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Matthews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matthews walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Eric Matthews has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitch which made him look bad.
Fitch throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.

Fitch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitch can't get the takedown.

Fitch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matthews is trying to keep an underhook but Fitch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch prevents Matthews from standing back up.

Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
Fitch is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitch pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fitch connects with a nice short shot to Matthews's temple.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Fitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews is not content to let Fitch control the position.

Fitch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Matthews.
Fitch moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to reverse the position but instead Fitch has taken his back - oops!
Fitch scores with punches and elbows.
Fitch is looking to control Matthews but Matthews is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fitch has the hooks in. Matthews is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Adam Fitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Matthews tries to escape but Fitch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitch looking to break Matthews's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Matthews remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fitch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Matthews is really stuck here.

Fitch has managed to slip his arm under Matthews's chin. This could be all over... yep, Matthews is tapping out! Submission win for Fitch.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Fitch!
Adam Fitch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith comes to the cage accompanied by Dos Equis. Lukasz Korczynski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Goldsmith
vs
Korczynski

180 cm
35
202 lbs
15 - 22 - 0

173 cm
28
190 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korczynski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldsmith. Goldsmith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Korczynski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldsmith misses with an uppercut
and Korczynski counters with a three punch combo that has Goldsmith backing up. Goldsmith nods at Korczynski to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Korczynski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Korczynski.
Korczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldsmith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korczynski defends well and Goldsmith ends up having to push Korczynski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goldsmith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Korczynski is trying to break free.

Goldsmith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korczynski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goldsmith counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski misses with a double jab.
Goldsmith looks for a takedown but Korczynski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Goldsmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldsmith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Korczynski throws a series of punches but Goldsmith moves out of range.
Korczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Goldsmith moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Goldsmith successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Korczynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldsmith looking to control.
Korczynski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Korczynski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Korczynski fails to take his opponent's back.

Goldsmith has left one of his arms exposed and Korczynski doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Goldsmith screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukasz Korczynski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna has chosen Chevelle-Jars as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lee
vs
Te Huna

189 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 17 - 0

188 cm
32
219 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Te Huna circles away quickly and effectively.
Te Huna misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Te Huna 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.
A nice combination there by Lee.

It looks like James Te Huna has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Te Huna circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Te Huna throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Te Huna throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Te Huna misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Rock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Huna misses with a series of wild punches.
Te Huna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Te Huna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Te Huna circles away quickly and effectively.
Te Huna takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Te Huna throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Te Huna checks a leg kick.
Te Huna ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Te Huna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Te Huna moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee thumps Te Huna with a low kick.
A head kick from Lee lands but Te Huna takes it in his stride.
Te Huna throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee tests Te Huna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Te Huna.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Te Huna moved out of range.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Te Huna moved away.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Te Huna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Te Huna counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Te Huna.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Te Huna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Te Huna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A head kick from Lee lands but Te Huna takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Te Huna moves out of range easily.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Te Huna with a nice cross.
Te Huna connects with a crisp jab.
Te Huna missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Te Huna tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Te Huna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Te Huna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Te Huna lands with a nice body punch.
Lee throws a head kick but Te Huna moves out of range.
Te Huna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Te Huna counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Te Huna both land. Nice combination.
Te Huna avoids the head kick by Lee.
Te Huna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee shoots in but Te Huna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee moves forwards but Te Huna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good shot there by Te Huna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Te Huna.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Lee is rocked!
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Te Huna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Te Huna drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Te Huna waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to clinch up.
Te Huna lands a nice looking body shot.
Te Huna might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Te Huna counters with a stiff right hand.
Te Huna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Te Huna.
Te Huna is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lee hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Te Huna!
During a confident post fight interview, James Te Huna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Angel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Angel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Angel
vs
Massey

185 cm
35
195 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

184 cm
27
194 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Massey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Massey catches Angel right on the button with a cross.
Massey swings for the body but Angel moves out of range.

Massey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Angel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Massey.
Massey thows a huge punch but Angel dodges it nicely.
Massey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angel wants to get back to his feet.
Angel manages to get to full guard.
Massey throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey is working Angel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Massey distracts Angel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Angel working for a triangle but Massey defends it easily.
Angel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel has momentary wrist control but Massey slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey cracks Angel with a solid left hand.
Angel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Massey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Angel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Massey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Angel.

Massey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Massey lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Angel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Angel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel is trying to buck Massey off.

Massey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Angel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Angel taking a bit of punishment here - Massey scoring with strikes.
Angel is looking for a sweep.
Massey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Massey working the head and body with strikes.
Massey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massey is working Angel over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Massey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Massey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Angel, who protects the arm well.
Angel struggling a bit here.
Massey scores with a couple of short elbows.

Massey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Massey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Angel is trying to get back to half guard.
Massey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Massey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Angel is pushing Massey's head away, looking to escape. Massey manages to hold on to the position though.
Massey lands an elbow.
Angel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Angel actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey trying to control the action but Angel is working from the bottom.
Massey slips a nice elbow through Angel's hands, connecting with Angel's forehead.
Massey lands with a punch from half guard.
Angel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Massey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Angel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Massey is trying to control the action in half guard but Angel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Massey prevents Angel from standing back up.
Angel is looking to control Massey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Angel avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Massey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Massey is trying to control. Angel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Massey 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 looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Angel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Angel drives through with a takedown into Massey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Massey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Massey working a defensive guard here.
Angel prevents Massey from getting back to his feet.
Eli Massey has got the better of the ground game so far.

Massey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Angel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Eli Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but Massey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Massey misses with a lunging right hand
and Angel counters with a right hand to the body.
Massey scores with a sloppy right hand. Angel should have avoided that one.
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!
Massey misses with a left hand
and Angel counters with a series of strikes. Massey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Angel ducks under a wild hook from Massey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey slips a jab and a cross from Angel.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Angel moves away and avoids it.
Angel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massey.
Angel defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Angel dodges the punch combination from Massey.
Massey throws a looping overhand right but Angel ducks down to avoid it.
Massey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Massey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Massey thows a body shot but no joy.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Angel is just out of range.
Angel defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey misses the jab.

Angel looking to score a takedown here. Massey is defending well but Angel drives through and ends up in Massey's guard.
Angel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Massey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Massey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Massey wants to stand up but Angel is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Angel is now in half guard.
Massey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Massey keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angel is one step ahead there.
Massey keeping full guard, as Angel tries to pass.

Angel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frank Angel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Massey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Angel!

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

Massey swings around for an armbar but Angel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Massey's guard.
Massey is breathing heavily.

Angel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Angel tries to clinch but Massey is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel moves out of range of the body kick.
Massey tries to land a leg kick but Angel saw it coming and moves away.

Angel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Angel seems to be working for a kimura but Massey defends the submission attempt.

Angel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Angel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massey is looking to get back to is feet but Angel passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eli Massey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Angel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Massey misses with a wild combination.
Angel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Massey tests Angel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Angel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Angel misses with a body shot.

Massey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Massey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Angel has his foot on Massey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Massey works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey throwing strikes from guard but Angel blocks nicely.
Massey wants to pass the guard but Angel is keeping the position.
Angel pulls Massey in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Angel has an active guard here but Massey has managed to pass into half guard.
Massey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Angel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Massey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Massey trying to control the action but Angel is working from the bottom.

Angel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Massey pulls his head out easily.
Massey slips a nice elbow through Angel's hands, connecting with Angel's forehead.

Angel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Massey pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Massey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Angel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Massey.
Massey trying to control from half guard but Angel is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Angel trying to control here.

Massey wants to work for an arm triangle but Angel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Angel looking for submissions off his back.
Massey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angel's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Massey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Angel is trying to get back to full guard.

Angel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Massey with the ground and pound but Angel uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Angel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Massey trying to control the position from guard on top but Angel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massey is in close to Angel's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Angel looking for subs off his back but Massey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Massey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Massey lands strikes from half guard.

Angel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!

Massey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Massey lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Massey 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.

Massey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Angel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Massey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Angel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Angel looks for a takedown but Massey sprawls well.
Angel misses with a takedown attempt - Massey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Massey misses.
Massey cracks Angel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Massey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Angel on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey lands the left hand.
Massey scores with a punch to the head.
Angel slips under a jab from Massey.
Massey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massey sprawls well. Massey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angel gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massey.

Angel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Massey trying to control but Angel is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey forces his way into half guard.
Massey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Massey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Massey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Massey is pushing down on Angel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Angel is fighting to maintain full guard but Massey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Angel is refusing to be controlled, as Massey sits in half guard.
Massey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Angel trying to control here.
Massey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Massey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey is nestled in close to Angel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Massey trying to control the action but Angel is working from the bottom.

Angel looking for submissions off his back.

Massey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Angel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Massey.
Massey trying to mount his opponent but Angel defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Angel looking for submissions off his back.

Angel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Massey wants to take a breather but Angel is having none of it.
Angel won't allow Massey to pass to mount.

Angel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Massey pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massey with the ground and pound but Angel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Massey wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
Massey looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Massey lands the left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angel.
Massey looks to land a left hand but Angel moved out of range nicely.
Massey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Angel defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt.
Massey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massey throws a jab when Angel was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey throws a lazy uppercut
and Angel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Massey.
Angel throws a nice looking combination but Massey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Massey swings for the body but Angel moves out of range.
Massey throws a hook but Angel avoids it easily.
Massey misses with a double jab
and Angel counters with a left to the body.
Massey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angel doesn't seem bothered though.
Massey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Massey swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massey throws a looping overhand right but Angel ducks down to avoid it.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but Massey shows good takedown defense.
Eli Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Massey counters with a right hand to the body.
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.

Angel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massey controls the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eli Massey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Angel drops his hands momentarily and Massey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Massey.
Angel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Angel misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Angel or perhaps it was just good defense by Massey which made him look bad.
Massey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angel counters with a three punch combo that has Massey backing up. Massey nods at Angel to acknowledge the strikes.
Frank Angel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massey misses with a two punch combination.
Angel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Massey to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Angel.
Angel misses with a combination
and Massey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Angel throws a hook to the side of Massey's head but Massey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Angel slips under a jab.
Massey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Massey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angel's head backwards.

Massey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel is trying to improve his position.
Angel is not content to let Massey control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Massey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Massey 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Eli Massey!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Eli Massey!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Eli Massey!

Eli Massey wins by unanimous decision!
Eli Massey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cheshire
vs
Hamfist

189 cm
29
220 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

190 cm
29
215 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hamfist.
Hamfist throws a hook but Cheshire avoids it easily.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamfist circles away.
Hamfist 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.
Hamfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheshire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamfist looks to throw the jab but Cheshire is out of range.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Cheshire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hamfist takes a swing at Cheshire's ribcage but misses.
Hamfist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamfist scores with a hook.
Cheshire wants to clinch but Hamfist slips to the side

and Hamfist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hamfist is working for a kimura but Cheshire is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire is holding on to half guard well.
Cheshire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hamfist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamfist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheshire keeps working.
Cheshire is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheshire has his hands clasped together around Hamfist's back. He's all about the action.
Cheshire is pressing down on Hamfist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist preventing the sweep.
Cheshire trying to keep a closed guard but Hamfist is proving a slippery customer.
Cheshire scores with a nice shot.

Hamfist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cheshire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamfist, into his guard.

Hamfist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cheshire defends it easily.

Hamfist looking for a guillotine here but Cheshire defends easily.
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!
Cheshire controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamfist, not yet.
Cheshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheshire sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hamfist has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheshire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hamfist.
Hamfist is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist wants to control but Cheshire postures up.
Cheshire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hamfist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamfist is letting Cheshire control him for a moment.
Hamfist is not content to let Cheshire control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hamfist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mookie Hamfist will probably get the nod.
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.

Hamfist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cheshire counters with a good, hard body kick but Hamfist shrugs it off.
Hamfist fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamfist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cheshire at a distance.
Cheshire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamfist.

Cheshire gets a takedown into half guard.
Hamfist tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hamfist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheshire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hamfist trying to hold on to Cheshire's head to control him but Cheshire postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheshire in particular looking to stall.
Hamfist trying to control but Cheshire postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cheshire has managed to clinch.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hamfist has Cheshire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheshire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Cheshire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamfist backwards.
Cheshire prevents a body shot from Hamfist.
Hamfist avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Hamfist wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Cheshire.

Hamfist jumps guard.
Cheshire 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.

Cheshire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cheshire stands and throws Hamfist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamfist prevents Cheshire from moving into mount.
Hamfist is looking for a sweep.
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.
Hamfist is not content to let Cheshire control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Cheshire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheshire prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hamfist struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Hamfist looking for a sweep but Cheshire has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hamfist is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Hamfist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hamfist stopping the sweep attempt from Cheshire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hamfist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheshire circles away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamfist shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheshire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamfist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hamfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Hamfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.

Cheshire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cheshire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamfist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hamfist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheshire pulls his head out easily.
Hamfist tries to roll over but Cheshire keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cheshire trying to control from half guard but Hamfist is working away.

Hamfist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheshire pulls his head out easily.
Cheshire is looking to stall here but Hamfist recovers full guard.
Hamfist thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Hamfist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire looking to pass the guard.
Cheshire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cheshire tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamfist is retaining full guard.

Hamfist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cheshire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cheshire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cheshire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist trying to keep a closed guard but Cheshire is proving a slippery customer.
Cheshire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cheshire trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.

Hamfist working for a triangle but Cheshire defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheshire chips away with some ground and pound.
Cheshire 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.
Cheshire trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Hamfist shoots in but Cheshire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.

Cheshire gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cheshire clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cheshire slips a jab and a cross from Hamfist.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheshire misses with a body kick.
A combination from Hamfist does no damage.
Hamfist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheshire back to the cage. Hamfist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamfist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamfist fails with the takedown.

Cheshire clinches.
Cheshire tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamfist avoids the damage to the body.
Hamfist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Hamfist pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hamfist dives in for a single leg takedown but Cheshire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cheshire is pushing Hamfist up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheshire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamfist.
Cheshire prevents Hamfist from breaking the clinch.
Hamfist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheshire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheshire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Hamfist is looking for a triangle here but Cheshire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cheshire is looking to take a break and control but Hamfist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamfist is looking to regain half guard here but Cheshire keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheshire is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hamfist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hamfist gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire prevents Hamfist from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire trying to control the action but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
Hamfist is trying to maintain the position but Cheshire is very close to passing his half guard.

Hamfist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheshire in particular looking to stall.
Hamfist wants to improve his position but Cheshire is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cheshire is taking a breather. Hamfist 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist wants to improve his position but Cheshire is controlling well.
Cheshire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cheshire is looking to take a break and control but Hamfist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown but Cheshire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamfist thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheshire circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Hamfist moves away

and Hamfist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamfist.
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!
Cheshire is trying to keep Hamfist in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mookie Hamfist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mookie Hamfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Cheshire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheshire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hamfist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheshire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Hamfist shrugs off.
Hamfist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Cheshire slows down the pace here.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamfist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Cheshire.

Cheshire closes the distance and pushes Hamfist back into the cage.
Cheshire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cheshire presses Hamfist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hamfist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheshire after a bit of a struggle.
Cheshire misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamfist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheshire throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.

Cheshire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cheshire manages to end up in side control.
Cheshire is staying tight to Hamfist's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hamfist struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamfist is not content to let Cheshire control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hamfist is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hamfist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hamfist is not content to let Cheshire control the position.
Cheshire is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Benji Cheshire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Hamfist throws a right hand that Cheshire ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheshire also avoids with ease.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Hamfist keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist misses with a few strikes there.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Hamfist throws a lazy right hand but Cheshire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheshire moves to clinch but Hamfist breaks away
and Hamfist counters with a thumping low kick.
Hamfist has a takedown stuffed.
Hamfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheshire was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamfist.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Hamfist tries to bum rush Cheshire with a series of wild strikes but Cheshire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!

Benji Cheshire wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Benji Cheshire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mookie Hamfist was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't wait to lose again!'.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper has chosen star trek theme as his entrance music. Sheldon Cooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dime
vs
Cooper

169 cm
31
181 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

190 cm
33
175 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime misses with the combination.
Cooper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Jonny Dime has been cut.

Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dime blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.

Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Dime pushes Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Cooper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooper lands a good knee to the midsection. Dime won't want to take too many of those.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper just leaning against Dime, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Cooper's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Dime jumps guard.
Cooper wants to get up but he can't break Dime's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cooper stands and steps away. Dime gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Dime.

Dime turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dime tries to advance to mount but Cooper denies him.
Dime fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Dime goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooper rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dime's guard! Nice work there by Cooper!
Cooper wants to stand but Dime has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cooper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Dime scores with a takedown into Cooper's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dime stands up over Cooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dime trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dime throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dime lands a couple of digs.
Dime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dime lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dime. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Cooper has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dime has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Dime gets control of Cooper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dime will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dime has a closed guard, preventing Cooper from standing up.

Cooper wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dime's closed guard. He's half up but Dime has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dime pivots and extends the arm, Cooper falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dime! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Dime!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonny Dime made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 7$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andraej Drakorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Drakorov
vs
Malone

190 cm
25
224 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

189 cm
33
218 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andraej Drakorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakorov lunges at Malone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malone's hand.
Malone wants to slow Drakorov down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drakorov doesn't seem phased though.
Malone takes a swing at Drakorov's ribcage but misses.
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drakorov can pounce on him.
Malone tries to clinch there but Drakorov circles away.
Drakorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Andraej Drakorov has been cut.
Drakorov slips under a jab from Malone.
A slow jab from Drakorov misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Drakorov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drakorov.

It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drakorov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Drakorov lands a big head kick that sends Malone tumbling to the mat! Drakorov takes a step backwards and waves Malone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've been told by Drakorov's head coaches at Brotherhood Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drakorov moves away.
Drakorov feints and then cracks Malone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malone down.
A low kick from Drakorov misses

and Malone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drakorov controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone wants to control from the top but Drakorov keeps moving.

Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov is trying to keep Malone in close.
Drakorov keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Drakorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Malone trying to hold on to Drakorov's head to control him but Drakorov postures up.
Drakorov prevents Malone from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.

Malone looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drakorov in particular looking to stall.
Malone is looking to improve his position.

Malone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drakorov throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
Drakorov is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Drakorov from controlling successfully.
Malone wants to improve his position but instead Drakorov has moved into half guard.
Drakorov wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone trying to hold on to Drakorov's head to control him but Drakorov postures up.

Malone actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andraej Drakorov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Drakorov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drakorov throws a leg kick that is checked

and Malone counters by clinching up.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drakorov blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drakorov.
Malone misses with some punches.
Malone working aggressively here.
Malone letting Drakorov take a breather here.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drakorov's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drakorov tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Drakorov controls the action.
Drakorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drakorov tries to break the clinch but Malone is controlling the position.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Drakorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malone is trying to pull guard but Drakorov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Malone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Drakorov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Malone tries to bench press Drakorov off him but Drakorov keeps the position.
Malone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malone wants to free his trapped foot but Drakorov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drakorov defending well though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
Zoey Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drakorov trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
Malone tries to buck Drakorov off but Drakorov is having none of it.
Drakorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drakorov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malone is trying to keep Drakorov in close.
Drakorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Drakorov from controlling successfully.

Malone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drakorov defends it easily.

Malone looking for a guillotine here but Drakorov defends easily.
Malone wants to sweep here but Drakorov controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to control the position but Drakorov postures up.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Drakorov trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drakorov has passed into side control.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoey Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Drakorov feints and then cracks Malone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malone down.
Drakorov tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Drakorov catches Malone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drakorov misses with a series of wild punches.

Malone moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Malone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drakorov.
Drakorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Drakorov to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands a left hand.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Drakorov controls the action.
Malone scores with a shot to the side of Drakorov's head.
Malone goes for a takedown attempt but Drakorov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malone throws a low kick, looking for Drakorov's leg but Drakorov calmly moves out of range.
Malone cracks a nice hook into Drakorov's ribs.
Malone throws a solid leg kick but Drakorov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malone.
Malone connects with a leg kick. Drakorov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malone blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drakorov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drakorov under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drakorov is looking to land body kicks.

Drakorov clinches up against the cage.
Malone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drakorov backwards.
Drakorov trying to stall but Malone improves his position.
A short right from Malone.
Malone pushes Drakorov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malone trying to stall but Drakorov improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Drakorov.
Malone gets through Drakorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drakorov has Malone pressed against the cage.
Drakorov cracks Malone with a nice body shot.

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

Malone is looking for a triangle here but Drakorov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Drakorov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drakorov grinds an elbow into Malone's temple.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Malone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drakorov is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drakorov gets back to full guard.
Drakorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drakorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drakorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drakorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zoey Malone just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drakorov.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Drakorov saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Drakorov.
Drakorov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Drakorov. Beautiful body shot.
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drakorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drakorov blocks the body kick.

Drakorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drakorov trying to stall but Malone improves his position.
Maybe Drakorov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Malone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drakorov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Malone.
Drakorov takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two 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!
Drakorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drakorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drakorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Drakorov breaks from the clinch.

Drakorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone is trying to stall.
Zoey Malone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Drakorov fails to land.
Drakorov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drakorov is keeping busy.
Drakorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Drakorov.

Drakorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone tests Drakorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drakorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drakorov misses with a body shot

and Malone counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Malone.
Malone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakorov backwards.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drakorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drakorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Malone pushes Drakorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drakorov blocks a body shot from Malone.
Drakorov misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drakorov breaks the clinch.
Malone closes the distance and clinches up with Drakorov, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes Drakorov against the cage but Drakorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Drakorov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Drakorov.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drakorov is out of range and Malone settles back down.
That kick from Drakorov tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone takes a swing at Drakorov's ribcage but misses.

Drakorov closes the distance and clinches.

Drakorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andraej Drakorov had his way with Zoey Malone in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Drakorov clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Drakorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drakorov or not.
Malone prevents a body shot from Drakorov.
Malone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drakorov effectively controlling the action here.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Drakorov avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.

Drakorov breaks the clinch.
Malone fails with the takedown
and Drakorov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drakorov manages to avoid it.
Drakorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drakorov scores with a sloppy right hand. Malone should have avoided that one.

That has opened up Zoey Malone's cut even more.
Drakorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drakorov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Drakorov throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Malone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov 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.
Good work by Malone as he checks the leg kick.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drakorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Malone.
Drakorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drakorov throws a leg kick that misses.
Malone scores with the left hand. Drakorov knows he should have avoided that one.
Malone swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries for a takedown but Drakorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andraej Drakorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Drakorov lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drakorov.
Drakorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Drakorov.
Drakorov lands a jab-cross combination.
Malone moves to clinch but Drakorov breaks away
and Drakorov counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malone is able to avoid easily.
Malone shoots in and drives through. Drakorov sprawls well.
Andraej Drakorov is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drakorov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drakorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drakorov just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drakorov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone trying to stall but Drakorov improves his position.
Malone scores with a hook to the body.

Malone tightens his grip and picks Drakorov up, before dumping him to the ground. Drakorov manages to land in guard.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Drakorov is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoey Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malone 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov!

Andraej Drakorov wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Andraej Drakorov said 'Nice to win it don't happen often.'.
The defeated Zoey Malone had this to say: 'Damn! That sucked!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Riot . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Greene
vs
Chan

181 cm
27
169 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
170 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Chan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greene as he avoids it easily.
Chan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
Chan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greene avoids it really well and circles away.
Anton Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Chan.
Chan shoots in but no luck this time.
Chan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Greene moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Greene.
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Greene has the dominant position.
Greene scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
Chan is trying to break free.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greene was covering up waiting for the punch and Chan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chan postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
Chan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Greene pulls Chan in close to prevent any damage.
Greene wants to stand and escape but Chan is having none of it.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Chan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aron Chan.
Greene lands with a nice combination. Chan backs away looking to recover.
Chan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan has a takedown stuffed.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Greene eats them both and turns towards Chan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Anton Greene has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Greene's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Chan misses with a double jab
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a left and a right that stings Chan.
Chan 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.
Anton Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Chan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Greene lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Greene - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Greene seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Chan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greene walks away with a smile on his face. Chan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan moves to clinch but Greene breaks away
and Greene counters with a left to the body.
Chan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chan shoots and misses
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greene defends it nicely.
Chan tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene counters with an outside leg kick.
Chan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chan swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chan has his takedown stuffed
and Greene counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Greene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Greene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Chan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chan thinking.
Chan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Greene counters with a head kick that drops Chan to the mat! Chan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Chan is rocked!
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!
Chan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greene counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Greene!
Anton Greene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen skrillyx as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tupper V
vs
Miller

190 cm
31
201 lbs
11 - 17 - 0

185 cm
33
195 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a hook to the side of Tupper V's head but Tupper V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is keeping the position.
Miller wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupper V is keeping the position for now.
Miller stops Tupper V from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V 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.
Tupper V keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Tupper V's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tupper V scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Tupper V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.

Tupper V tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller content to control rather than advance.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tupper V wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Tupper V as he connects with a hook.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks to land a combination but Tupper V avoids it well.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller catches Tupper V with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Tupper V forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Miller!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jason Miller thanked Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen We Can't Stop as his entrance music. 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.

Jones
vs
Gomez

175 cm
30
165 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

178 cm
33
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Gomez pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Gomez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Gomez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gomez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Gomez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Gomez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones misses with a takedown

and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch.
Gomez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez wants a takedown but no success here.
Boston Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomez lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Gomez pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.

Gomez pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Gomez's takedown attempt.
Gomez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomez, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomez won't allow it.
Gomez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boston Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gomez instigates a clinch.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomez lands a right hand.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gomez regains guard immediately.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gomez works Jones's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Gomez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gomez.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Alfredo Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Jones.

Gomez darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Gomez stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez connects with the punch.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomez gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boston Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Gomez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomez misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez lands a shot to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but Gomez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Jones.
Gomez connects with a nice looking jab.
Alfredo Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Gomez dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.

Jones is rocked!
Gomez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomez, as that shot connected.

Gomez pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomez.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Gomez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Gomez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Gomez!
Alfredo Gomez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.