VFA Wednesday Fights 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tamas Prochazka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iced Doughnut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Prochazka
vs
Doughnut

181 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamas Prochazka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iced Doughnut!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prochazka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doughnut, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Prochazka.
Prochazka gets through Doughnut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doughnut takes a shot to the head.
Doughnut has a couple of punches blocked by Prochazka.
Doughnut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doughnut misses with a body punch.
Prochazka scores with a shoulder strike.
Prochazka presses Doughnut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Prochazka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doughnut looks winded!
Doughnut tries to work over Prochazka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prochazka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doughnut or not.
Prochazka lands a left hand.
Prochazka pushes Doughnut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Doughnut is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prochazka.
Doughnut is still on wobbly legs! Can Prochazka finish him?
Doughnut working aggressively here.
Prochazka creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Doughnut's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Doughnut drops to his knees and Prochazka pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamas Prochazka!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Federico Mancuello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mancuello
vs
Krejza

205 cm
20
281 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
29
259 lbs
8 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Federico Mancuello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krejza takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Mancuello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Mancuello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mancuello.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krejza is defended easily by Mancuello.
Mancuello throws a pinpoint strike between Krejza's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Krejza crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mancuello scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Federico Mancuello!

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

Alzate
vs
Pouncey

193 cm
33
258 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

195 cm
38
255 lbs
17 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mexican Supplement Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Alzate feinted with a counter takedown.
Pouncey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate doesn't manage to clinch there - Pouncey circles away.
Alzate lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Pouncey.
Alzate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pouncey but Pouncey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pouncey stuffs the takedown attempt from Alzate. Alzate gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate throws a head kick but Pouncey moves out of range.
Pouncey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pouncey throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Pouncey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pouncey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pouncey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pouncey thuds a left hand into Alzate's body.
Alzate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pouncey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pouncey punishes Alzate's body with a nice straight punch.
Pouncey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pouncey misses with a looping right.

Alzate closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate trying to stall but Pouncey improves his position.
Pouncey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pouncey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alzate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pouncey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Alzate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Alzate darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pouncey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bonsai Club MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alzate is just content to waste time from the top position. Pouncey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alzate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alzate tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouncey is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey can't keep his opponent in guard - Alzate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pouncey is looking for a sweep. Alzate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Alzate is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alzate landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alzate is nestled in close to Pouncey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pouncey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pouncey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alzate is stalling in the full guard.
Alzate trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws a strike but Pouncey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pouncey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pouncey won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
Pouncey tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzate is retaining full guard.
Alzate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Alzate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pouncey has picked Alzate up and slammed him! Alzate can't keep hold of the triangle and Pouncey manages to pass to side control!
Pouncey working the head with strikes.
Alzate is looking for a sweep.
Pouncey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pouncey thuds his right hand into Alzate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pouncey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alzate.
Pouncey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alzate rather than just go for the knockout.
Pouncey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Pouncey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pouncey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Alzate throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pouncey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alzate is in Pouncey's guard.
Alzate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pouncey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alzate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pouncey pushes down on Alzate's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey trying to control the action but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Alzate has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pouncey 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.
Alzate tries to kick Pouncey off but Pouncey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alzate tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pouncey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pouncey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pouncey prevents Alzate from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Alzate'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.
Pouncey landing strikes from the mount and Alzate is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate wants to get back to his feet.
Pouncey prevents Alzate from getting the reversal.
Alzate is working hard here to advance position.
Pouncey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alzate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pouncey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alzate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pouncey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alzate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pouncey with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey working the ground and pound effectively.

Alzate is rocked!
Pouncey loads up with a big shot that hurts Alzate! He's pulled Pouncey in close but Pouncey has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Alzate survive? More strikes from Pouncey and Alzate is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kelvin Pouncey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kelvin Pouncey thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Niko Alzate spoke after the fight, saying 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kendrik Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenith Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Down might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let's Go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Down
vs
Jenova

183 cm
33
179 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

183 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kendrik Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenith Jenova!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down misses with a hook to the body
and Jenova counters with a low kick, right behind Down 's knee.

Down shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Down showed some decent athleticism there.
Down is nestled in close to Jenova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenova is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenova keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down trying to control from half guard but Jenova is working away.
Down not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova is looking to improve his position.
Jenova trying to control from the bottom.
Down prevents Jenova from improving his position.
Jenova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jenova.
Jenova working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Down stopping the sweep attempt from Jenova.
Down content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Down cracks Jenova with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down content to stall in guard here.
Down wants to control from the top but Jenova keeps moving.
Jenova wants to sweep here but Down controlling him for the moment.
Down scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Down postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Down slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jenova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Jenova tries to keep at a distance but Down has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

Down manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Down goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jenova fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Down's elbow.
Down is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenova is pressed up against the cage. Down has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenova down to the mat. Jenova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenova 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova's corner calls for a 1-2. Jenova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Kendrik Down has been cut.
Jenova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Down misses with a hook. Jenova ducked under it nicely.
Jenova steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Down throws a lazy right hand but Jenova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenova looks to land a left hand but Down moved out of range nicely.
Down scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jenova digs a good hook to Down's body.
Jenova connects with a body shot that sends Down's belly button to the back.
Kenith Jenova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kendrik Down will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendrik Down's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jenova connects with a jab.
Down attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice jab there from Jenova.

Down is rocked!
Jenova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Down.
Jenova slips under a jab from Down.
Jenova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Down's head backwards.
Oh Down is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jenova enables Down to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jenova manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jenova is trying to control the position but Down postures up.
Down seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenova pulls Down in close to his closed guard and prevents Down from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jenova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down preventing the sweep.
Down scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Down engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Down postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Down wants to control from the top but Jenova keeps moving.
Down makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jenova keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully.
Down preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Down slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jenova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.
Jenova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Down tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenova swivels and escapes.
Jenova bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Down's head.
A head kick misses from Jenova.

Down gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Down has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jenova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jenova - that landed with a thud.
Down has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenova after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrik Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenova is pressed up against the cage. Down has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenova down to the mat. Jenova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenova cracks Down with an open hand slap.
Down wants to clinch but Jenova slips to the side
and Jenova counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Down out cold! What a finish! Jenova is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenith Jenova!
Kendrik Down was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worry about it!!!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Silvan Neadue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neadue comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructable - Disturbed. Hayes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blood Warriors kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Neadue
vs
Hayes

180 cm
27
167 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

179 cm
33
170 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silvan Neadue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Neadue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Neadue misses.
Neadue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neadue defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Neadue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neadue shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
Neadue fakes the leg kick and cracks Hayes in the body.
Silvan Neadue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Neadue.
Hayes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neadue fails with the takedown
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neadue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neadue scores with a jab. Hayes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Neadue looks to throw a body kick
and Hayes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes jabs Neadue right on the nose. Neadue blinks but takes it well.
Neadue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Hayes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Neadue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neadue misses with a jab to the body

and Hayes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
Neadue tries to throw a body punch but Hayes avoids it by throwing Neadue back against the cage.
Hayes lands a body shot.
Hayes misses with a punch to the body.

Neadue manages to break the clinch.
Hayes 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.

Neadue drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Neadue works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.
Neadue has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neadue working the ground and pound from side control.
Neadue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.

Neadue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neadue has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Neadue passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hayes!
Hayes is trying desperately to improve position.

Neadue is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hayes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hayes shrugs it off.
Neadue lands a big shot there that rocks Hayes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Neadue landing strikes from the mount and Hayes is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neadue wants to control the pace but Hayes is squirming around nicely.
Hayes regains half guard.
Neadue landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hayes gets full guard.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neadue is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neadue postures up.

Hayes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayes is on top in guard.

Neadue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neadue trying to control the position.

Hayes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neadue is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neadue is working hard here to advance position.
Neadue is trying to control Hayes's posture but Hayes avoids it.
Hayes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Neadue down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Silvan Neadue 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.

A jab lands there for Hayes.
Neadue misses with a body shot.
Hayes tries to counter with a clinch but Neadue shakes him off and moves away.
Neadue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neadue shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Neadue ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neadue. Hayes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neadue misses with a straight left.
Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes jabs Neadue right on the nose. Neadue blinks but takes it well.
Neadue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes.
Neadue shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Neadue. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes tries to clinch but Neadue moves out of range.
Neadue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hayes looks to land a right hand but Neadue moved out of range.
Neadue takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Hayes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Neadue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayes lands a glancing blow to the side of Neadue's head.
Nice uppercut there from Neadue.
Neadue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neadue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Michael Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neadue jabs Hayes right on the nose. Hayes blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Neadue.
Neadue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neadue throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Hayes thuds his right hand into Neadue's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Neadue or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayes, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Hayes misses.
Neadue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neadue works Hayes's body with a nice hook.
Hayes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neadue is fending him off so far but Hayes persists. Nope, Neadue circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Neadue.
It seemed like Hayes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hayes throws a hook but Neadue avoids it easily.
Neadue walks into a stiff left hand from Hayes.
Neadue goes for a double leg but Hayes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayes continues to drive forward.
Neadue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Hayes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neadue.
Neadue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes catches Neadue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Hayes.
Hayes looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neadue's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hayes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neadue scrambles back to his feet.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neadue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neadue takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Neadue throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Neadue.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neadue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neadue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Hayes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hayes scores with a nice strike.
Neadue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neadue throws a shot to the body.
Neadue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Neadue sets himself, and Hayes steps forward looking for the clinch! Neadue avoids it this time.
Neadue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Neadue.
Neadue shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayes tries to sprawl out of it but Neadue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayes tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Neadue is just out of range.
Neadue misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neadue moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
Neadue attempts a counter takedown but Hayes avoids it well and moves away.
Neadue looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Neadue.
Hayes jabs Neadue to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hayes tried to score with a low kick but Neadue checks it.
Hayes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hayes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Neadue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Neadue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neadue needs to keep his hands up - Hayes had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Hayes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neadue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Hayes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neadue moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neadue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Neadue's head but Neadue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neadue slips a straight right by Hayes.
Hayes connects with a single shot there.
Hayes scores with a sloppy right hand. Neadue should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Neadue misses.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Neadue's head but Neadue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neadue's corner calls for a 1-2. Neadue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Neadue.
Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Neadue slips the punch.
Neadue throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neadue throws a sloppy body shot

and Hayes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Neadue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Neadue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neadue.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neadue misses the shot to the body.
Hayes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neadue throws out the jab.
Hayes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayes wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neadue. Neadue circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neadue lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayes off the cage and back into range.
Hayes cracks Neadue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hayes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neadue lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Neadue shoots for a takedown but Hayes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Hayes instigates a clinch.
Neadue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Neadue is trying to drag Hayes to the mat but Hayes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Neadue scores with a shot to the side of Hayes's head.
Neadue drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Neadue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hayes really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big left from Neadue misses.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neadue was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
Neadue misses the shot to the body.
Hayes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hayes tries to counter with a clinch but Neadue shakes him off and moves away.
Hayes cracks Neadue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hayes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hayes misses with a hook. Neadue ducked under it nicely.
Neadue misses with a body shot
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neadue shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neadue misses the shot to the body.
Neadue misses with a hook.
Hayes tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neadue defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand.
Hayes tries to move into range but Neadue moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neadue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neadue, as that shot connected.
Neadue takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hayes throws a shot to the body.

Neadue closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hayes gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neadue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neadue scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neadue prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Hayes trying to control but Neadue postures up.
Hayes wants to improve his position but Neadue is controlling well.
Neadue throwing shots but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Hayes trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Neadue there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neadue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hayes sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neadue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayes defends it well.
Hayes is trying to control but can't.
Neadue 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.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
Neadue is looking to advance position but Hayes won't allow it.
Neadue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neadue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Hayes trying to hold on to Neadue's head to control him but Neadue postures up.
Neadue prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Neadue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neadue is thwarting Hayes's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neadue trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away.
Hayes tries to roll over but Neadue keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvan Neadue had his way with Michael Hayes in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Neadue darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hayes keeping hold of Neadue's head, controlling as best he can.
Hayes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neadue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neadue's back!
Hayes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silvan Neadue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes is landing with strikes from the back.
Hayes scores with strikes from the back.

Hayes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hayes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Neadue. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neadue is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hayes is punishing Neadue with some ground and pound.
Neadue takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Neadue trying to control but not successfully.
Neadue is taking damage to the body and head.

Hayes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Neadue has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Neadue trying to control the hands but Hayes breaks the grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neadue turns into Hayes and is now in his guard.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Neadue is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard.
Neadue has hold of Hayes's hands but Hayes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neadue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Neadue throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hayes escapes and throws Neadue's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Neadue tries to buck Hayes off but Hayes is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neadue takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hayes cracks Neadue with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hayes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Neadue is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hayes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Hayes!
Michael Hayes is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Michael Hayes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.