PVF25: Without Glory III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Fernando Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Quater (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.

Fernando Hernandez
vs
Quater

205 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
219 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armando Fernando Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Quater!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quater keeps Hernandez at a distance using the push kick.
Quater throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Quater knows he should have avoided that one.
Nate Quater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Quater.
Quater misses with a straight right.
Quater moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Quater with a series of wild strikes but Quater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Quater misses its intended target.
Quater thuds his shin into the meat of Hernandez's side.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Quater lands a big head kick that sends Hernandez tumbling to the mat! Quater takes a step backwards and waves Hernandez back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Hernandez is rocked!

It looks like Armando Fernando Hernandez has been cut.
A head kick by Quater - that's a beauty! Hernandez is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Quater can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nate Quater!

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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 Rousimar Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharki Ro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Ro

190 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
208 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rousimar Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sharki Ro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Ro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rousimar Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ro to the mat! Ro manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ro wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Ro wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Ro is working from the bottom.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Ro is trying to keep Gracie in close.

Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ro, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro misses with a takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ro won't be happy with that.
Gracie working away.
Gracie prevents Ro from escaping the position.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Ro wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Ro's back!
Gracie throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Ro is defending it well.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Ro tries to break free.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Ro pushed the leg off.
Ro tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.

Ro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Ro is defending it well.
Ro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Ro is staying busy.

Gracie tightening his grip on Ro, looking for the choke.
Gracie is trying to stick to Ro's back but Ro is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ro.
Ro throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ro dives on top into guard.
Gracie has Ro pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Ro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is not content to let Ro control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie wants to control but Ro is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rousimar Gracie 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.

Ro shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Ro 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ro is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Ro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Ro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rousimar Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ro stops Gracie from standing up.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ro with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ro is one step ahead there.
Gracie controls Ro momentarily but Ro frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ro throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ro's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Ro.
Ro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving.
Ro trying to control the position.
Ro keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharki Ro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ro misses with a straight left.
Ro tries to clinch up.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Ro counters with a big head kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Ro fails with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ro's guard now.
Gracie pushing down on Ro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It looks like Gracie is going to stand back up.
Ro tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie winds up and cracks Ro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ro shoots and misses

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ro has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?

Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ro is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.

Ro showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Ro trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Ro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ro for a finish.

Gracie working for a choke but Ro is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ro trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Ro trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie lands strikes to the head.
Gracie is trying to control but Ro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ro to take his back!
Gracie connects with a big shot to the side of Ro's head.

Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Ro is controlling his hands well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rousimar Gracie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius SemteXXXotika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cobb
vs
SemteXXXotika

168 cm
24
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius SemteXXXotika!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SemteXXXotika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SemteXXXotika lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Trey Cobb has been cut.
SemteXXXotika lands with a good body shot.
SemteXXXotika misses with a head kick.
Cobb has a takedown stuffed.
SemteXXXotika scores with a jab to the head.
Darius SemteXXXotika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SemteXXXotika lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
SemteXXXotika attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
SemteXXXotika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb shoots in but no luck this time.
SemteXXXotika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
SemteXXXotika swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
SemteXXXotika throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobb.
SemteXXXotika throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb slips a straight right by SemteXXXotika.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cobb.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SemteXXXotika misses with a low kick.
SemteXXXotika lands a right hook to the body.
SemteXXXotika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SemteXXXotika slaps away a takedown attempt from Cobb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
SemteXXXotika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SemteXXXotika misses with an attempted mid kick.
SemteXXXotika lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobb will feel that in the morning.
SemteXXXotika lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a nice head kick!

SemteXXXotika lands a big head kick that sends Cobb tumbling to the mat! SemteXXXotika takes a step backwards and waves Cobb back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Cobb is rocked!
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab, jab by SemteXXXotika - just one landing.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - SemteXXXotika finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
SemteXXXotika lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika scores with a head kick.

Trey Cobb's cut is getting worse.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick that misses.
Darius SemteXXXotika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb avoids the head kick by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobb will feel that in the morning.
SemteXXXotika is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
SemteXXXotika ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
SemteXXXotika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
SemteXXXotika tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb avoids the head kick by SemteXXXotika.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SemteXXXotika moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cobb. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb shoots in but no luck this time.
Cobb blocks a head kick by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika delivers a nice body kick.
SemteXXXotika is looking to score with low kicks.
SemteXXXotika lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from SemteXXXotika.
Cobb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SemteXXXotika avoids it really well and circles away.
SemteXXXotika has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
SemteXXXotika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobb takes one on the button.

Cobb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. SemteXXXotika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius SemteXXXotika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Cobb's cut.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

SemteXXXotika sizes up Cobb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
SemteXXXotika is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cobb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that half lands.
SemteXXXotika stalks Cobb and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cobb's face. Cobb staggers backwards, shaken.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by SemteXXXotika.
Cobb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Darius SemteXXXotika has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling SemteXXXotika to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SemteXXXotika tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
SemteXXXotika is looking to land body kicks.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SemteXXXotika thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!

SemteXXXotika lands a big head kick that sends Cobb tumbling to the mat! SemteXXXotika takes a step backwards and waves Cobb back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A nice inside leg kick there by SemteXXXotika. That's going to slow Cobb down.
SemteXXXotika connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
SemteXXXotika connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
SemteXXXotika throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cobb's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SemteXXXotika attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
SemteXXXotika connects with a solid leg kick.
SemteXXXotika throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well.
SemteXXXotika lands with a thumping leg kick.
SemteXXXotika scores with a nice body kick.
SemteXXXotika works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
SemteXXXotika lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick from SemteXXXotika lands but Cobb takes it in his stride.
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that Cobb semi-blocks.
SemteXXXotika with a jab.
SemteXXXotika throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
SemteXXXotika looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cobb might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from SemteXXXotika.
Darius SemteXXXotika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb shoots in looking for a takedown. SemteXXXotika tries to sprawl out of it but Cobb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SemteXXXotika manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SemteXXXotika smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
SemteXXXotika throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but SemteXXXotika pushes him off.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SemteXXXotika throws a lazy head kick

and Cobb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
SemteXXXotika trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

SemteXXXotika is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
Cobb passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
SemteXXXotika is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SemteXXXotika avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
SemteXXXotika is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cobb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cobb's back!
SemteXXXotika wants to control but Cobb is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobb is taking damage to the body and head.

Cobb showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius SemteXXXotika 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.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

SemteXXXotika lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobb fails to land the takedown.
SemteXXXotika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick that is checked

and Cobb counters with a single leg into guard. SemteXXXotika didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cobb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
SemteXXXotika is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika 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.
SemteXXXotika missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
SemteXXXotika not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cobb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika thows a huge punch but Cobb dodges it nicely.
SemteXXXotika controlling the pace.
SemteXXXotika working Cobb over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SemteXXXotika content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cobb tries to get to full guard but SemteXXXotika has control of the leg.
SemteXXXotika stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cobb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
SemteXXXotika is taking a breather. Cobb 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.
SemteXXXotika missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
SemteXXXotika trying to control the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darius SemteXXXotika wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good exchange - SemteXXXotika coming out on top.
SemteXXXotika is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Cobb.
Trey Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
SemteXXXotika throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
SemteXXXotika swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for SemteXXXotika.
Trey Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by SemteXXXotika.
A solid leg kick lands there for SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika scores with a kick to the body.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for SemteXXXotika.
A low kick from SemteXXXotika is predictable there

and Cobb counters with a shoot takedown. SemteXXXotika fights it but they end up in guard.
Darius SemteXXXotika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb won't allow SemteXXXotika to get back to his feet.
SemteXXXotika tries to strike from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius SemteXXXotika!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fransuave Doobney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Spring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doobney might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to L_TIz# . 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.

Doobney
vs
Spring

182 cm
21
234 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fransuave Doobney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smash Spring!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spring shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Doobney gets caught flat footed, as Spring shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Doobney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spring defends it easily.
Spring stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doobney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spring passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spring tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Doobney prevents Spring from improving position.
Spring taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doobney wants to get back to his feet.
Spring is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Doobney prevents Spring from improving position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Smash Spring hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Spring dives in and grabs Doobney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doobney pushes down on Spring's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doobney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fransuave Doobney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Spring.
Spring misses with a takedown attempt - Doobney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Doobney has taken the fight to the clinch.

Doobney jumps guard.
Spring is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Doobney working a defensive guard here.
Spring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spring tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doobney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spring somewhat.

Doobney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spring can't get the takedown.
Spring blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spring wants a takedown.
Spring looks gassed!
Doobney is pressed up against the cage. Spring has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doobney down to the mat. Doobney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spring closes the distance and clinches up with Doobney, looking for a takedown. Spring pushes Doobney against the cage but Doobney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Doobney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spring won't allow Doobney to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doobney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doobney wants to free his trapped foot but Spring is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spring is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fransuave Doobney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Doobney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spring must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doobney has his hands on Spring's head, controlling the position.
Doobney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spring controls the pace.
Doobney controls Spring momentarily but Spring frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doobney looks to land a right hand but Spring moved out of range.
Spring tries for a takedown but Doobney circles away easily

and Doobney counters with a shoot takedown. Spring fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doobney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doobney throwing strikes from guard but Spring blocks nicely.
Doobney trying to control but Spring is working from the bottom.
Doobney looking to sit in guard and control but Spring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spring 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.
Spring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doobney throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Doobney 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.
Spring showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doobney keeping moving, preventing Spring from controlling successfully.
Spring is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spring's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spring tries to free his leg and advance position but Doobney is retaining full guard.
Spring wants to control from the top but Doobney keeps moving.
Spring is breathing heavily.

Smash Spring has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Doobney with a poor takedown

and Spring counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Doobney's guard now.
Doobney being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doobney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spring showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doobney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Spring controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Spring shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doobney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spring is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spring tries for a takedown but Doobney circles away easily

and Doobney counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spring's guard now.
Doobney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doobney preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spring can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spring working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doobney.
Doobney postures up.
Doobney tries to free his leg and advance position but Spring is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doobney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spring's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doobney gets to his feet. Spring looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spring with a lazy takedown attempt

so Doobney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Doobney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doobney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doobney with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doobney being controlled here momentarily.
Spring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doobney thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spring is trying to control the position but Doobney postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Spring.
Doobney misses with a double jab

and Spring counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spring is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spring wants to control from the top but Doobney keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spring postures up.
Spring tries to free his leg and advance position but Doobney is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spring tries to clinch but Doobney moves out of range.
Doobney scores with a nice head shot.
Spring tries for a takedown but Doobney circles away easily

and Doobney counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spring won't be happy with that.
Fransuave Doobney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Spring.
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!
Doobney throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Doobney stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Spring scores with a takedown into Doobney's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spring trying to move into half guard but instead Doobney has managed to sweep!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaden Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Reyes
vs
Drake

182 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
177 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ignacio Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaden Drake!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reyes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reyes thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.

Drake actively working from the bottom here.
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reyes stands up over Drake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Drake is looking for a triangle but Reyes pushes his legs off easily.

Drake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reyes is aware though and is defending well.
Reyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Drake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes stands up over Drake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes working some strikes from top position.
Reyes lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Reyes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Reyes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes postures up and lands a big shot to Drake's brow.

Drake is rocked!
Reyes passes into half guard.
Reyes is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Drake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Reyes there.
Drake is still in real trouble! Can Reyes finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Drake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drake seems to have recovered his senses.
Drake is concentrating on defense, preventing Reyes from advancing position.
Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
Reyes lands a big elbow - Drake is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Reyes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignacio Reyes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Apostolou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apostolou comes to the cage accompanied by "Deep" by Nine Inch Nails. Carwin has chosen Tool - Vicarious as his entrance music. Theo Apostolou has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Apostolou
vs
Carwin

177 cm
25
199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
199 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Apostolou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casey Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apostolou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Carwin.
Carwin takes a swing at Apostolou's ribcage but misses.
Apostolou checks a leg kick nicely.
Carwin scores with a body shot.
Carwin lands a right hook to the body.
Carwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carwin fails with the takedown.

Apostolou gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Apostolou keeps moving.
Carwin advances position into side control!
Apostolou is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Carwin asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carwin trying to control the action but Apostolou is working from the bottom.
Carwin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Apostolou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carwin looking to control but instead Apostolou has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carwin wants to control but Apostolou is keeping him busy.
Carwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carwin trying to pass the guard but Apostolou defending well.

Carwin is trying to work for a kimura but Apostolou is defending well.
Apostolou is refusing to be controlled, as Carwin sits in half guard.
Carwin is pressing down on Apostolou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apostolou is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apostolou is refusing to be controlled, as Carwin sits in half guard.

Carwin decides to stand up.
Carwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Apostolou is looking to clinch but Carwin is avoiding it.
Apostolou moves in looking to clinch but Carwin pushes him off.
Carwin throws a series of strikes that have Apostolou backpedaling.
Apostolou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carwin cracks Apostolou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Apostolou sprawls well. He's pushed Carwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carwin moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theo Apostolou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Carwin.
Apostolou moves forwards but Carwin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apostolou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apostolou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Apostolou wants to clinch.
Apostolou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apostolou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carwin.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apostolou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Carwin 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.

Carwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apostolou has time to react.
Carwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Carwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carwin showed some decent athleticism there.
Carwin thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Apostolou to regain full guard.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Apostolou keeps moving.
Apostolou can't keep his opponent in guard - Carwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Apostolou wants to get back to his feet.
Apostolou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carwin on the ground.

Carwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carwin trying to pass the guard but Apostolou defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin is keen to just control but Apostolou is a slippery customer.
Carwin wants to pass the guard but Apostolou is defending well.

Carwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Apostolou is just riding it out for now. Carwin eventually gives up the hold.
Carwin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apostolou keeping full guard, as Carwin tries to pass.
Apostolou wants to stand and escape but Carwin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin looking to pass the guard.
Carwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carwin pushing down on Apostolou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carwin is pressing down on Apostolou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apostolou is holding on for now.
Carwin trying to control from half guard but Apostolou is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Carwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Apostolou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carwin stops Apostolou from getting back to his feet.
Carwin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carwin wants to take a breather but Apostolou is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carwin wants to free his trapped foot but Apostolou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Apostolou on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Apostolou on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Apostolou is trying to stand up here but Carwin is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carwin trying to control the action but Apostolou is working from the bottom.
Carwin is taking a breather. Apostolou 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Carwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab lands there for Carwin.
Carwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Carwin finds it's target.
Carwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apostolou moves away.
Carwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin lands a right hook to the body.
Carwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Carwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carwin.
Carwin dips to his left and cracks Apostolou with an uppercut!
Carwin throws a wild body kick that Apostolou sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apostolou on the side of the head.
Casey Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Carwin.
Theo Apostolou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Apostolou is looking to clinch but Carwin is avoiding it.
Apostolou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apostolou. Apostolou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Carwin there.
Apostolou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apostolou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apostolou avoids the body shot from Carwin.
Carwin lands with a shot to the body.
Carwin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carwin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carwin scores with a punch to the head.
Apostolou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carwin lands with a right hand.
Carwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carwin misses with a low kick as Apostolou jumps back.
Carwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carwin, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carwin looks to land a combination but Apostolou avoids it well.
Casey Carwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apostolou checks a leg kick.
Carwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carwin tests Apostolou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Apostolou off the cage and back into rage.
Carwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Apostolou is looking to clinch.
Apostolou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carwin misses with a low kick.
Apostolou is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apostolou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Apostolou sprawls well. He's pushed Carwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theo Apostolou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Carwin.
Nice shot lands for Carwin.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Carwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Apostolou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Carwin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Apostolou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carwin finds it's way round the side to connect with Apostolou's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Apostolou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apostolou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apostolou.
Carwin scores with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Apostolou. No joy for Carwin on that attempt.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Apostolou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin stuns Apostolou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Apostolou wants to clinch up but Carwin keeps it at a distance.
Carwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apostolou has time to react.
Apostolou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carwin throws a good cross that connects.
Apostolou checks the leg kick.
Apostolou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin throws a solid leg kick but Apostolou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carwin.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apostolou.
Apostolou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carwin throws a good cross that connects.
Apostolou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Apostolou's hands.
Apostolou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apostolou circles away quickly and effectively.
Carwin scores with a jab to the body.
Carwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Apostolou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carwin lands with a right hand.
Apostolou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carwin lands a nice hook to Apostolou's body. Apostolou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carwin scores with a jab to the head.
Carwin throws a right hand that Apostolou ducks under and follows up with a left that Apostolou also avoids with ease.
Carwin shoots in but no luck this time.

Apostolou gets caught flat footed, as Carwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Apostolou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carwin trying to control but Apostolou is working from the bottom.
Apostolou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apostolou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carwin is controlling him.
Carwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carwin advances to half guard.
Carwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Carwin is trying for a kimura here. Apostolou looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carwin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casey Carwin!
Casey Carwin is the new light heavyweight champion!