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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Holmn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kane
vs
Holmn

200 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Holmn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmn checks a leg kick.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Holmn tries to clinch up.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane clinches but Holmn breaks the clinch
and Holmn counters with a straight right hand.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane throws a leg kick

and Holmn counters by clinching up.
Holmn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.

Holmn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Kane looks to land a combination but Holmn avoids it well.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kane is looking to clinch but Holmn is avoiding it.
Holmn dips to his left and cracks Kane with an uppercut!
Holmn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane throws a combination. Holmn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kane misses with a right hand
and Holmn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kane really felt that one!

Holmn forces Kane back against the cage and clinches.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Holmn is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmn has his back to the cage.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmn trying to land knees to the body.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmn.
Holmn is pressed up against the cage. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmn down to the mat. Holmn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane misses with a combination
and Holmn counters with a thumping low kick.
Holmn throws a head kick that half lands.
Holmn is looking to clinch.
Kane throws a combination that misses
and Holmn counters with a head kick.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Holmn breaks from the clinch.

Holmn clinches up against the cage.
Holmn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holmn misses with a knee to the head.

Holmn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane tries to clinch up

and Holmn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmn can't break the clinch.
Holmn tries to land a knee to the head but Kane blocks with his arms.
Holmn trying to stall but Kane improves his position.

Holmn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmn counters with a nice leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmn connects with a knee to the head.
Holmn leaning against his opponent.
Holmn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Holmn breaks from the clinch.
Holmn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmn tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Holmn is looking to clinch.

Holmn darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Holmn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Holmn breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmn.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a hook

and Holmn moves into the clinch.
Holmn lands a damaging elbow.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Holmn has him pressed against the cage.
Holmn is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Holmn into the cage.
Holmn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kane letting Holmn take a breather here.
Holmn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kane prevents Holmn from breaking the clinch.
Holmn stalling in the clinch.
Holmn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kane has double underhooks.
Holmn scores a nice knee to the body.
Holmn stalls.
Holmn is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Holmn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmn has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Holmn breaks from the clinch.
Kane throws a right and a left that Holmn avoids nicely.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Holmn.
Holmn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmn lands a head kick!
Holmn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sami Holmn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmn avoids a punch combination nicely.

Holmn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmn looking to throw knees to the head but Kane is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Holmn.
Holmn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Holmn lands an elbow inside.
Holmn throws an elbow but it misses.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Holmn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Holmn's shoulder, as Holmn tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmn looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Holmn is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Kane throws a leg kick that is checked

and Holmn moves into the clinch.
Holmn has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmn won't allow it.

Holmn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmn slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Holmn throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Holmn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmn keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Holmn fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Kane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kane.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane misses with a double jab

and Holmn counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holmn tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Holmn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmn has him pressed against the cage.
Holmn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kane up against the cage.

Holmn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane throws a leg kick that is checked

and Holmn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holmn scores a nice knee to the body.
Kane avoiding damage as Holmn throws knees to the body.
Holmn trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holmn.
Holmn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holmn tries to land a knee to the head but Kane blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holmn.

Holmn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.

Holmn clinches with his opponent.
Holmn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
Holmn wants to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holmn lands a knee to the body.
Come on Holmn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holmn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holmn looking to throw knees to the head but Kane is blocking nicely.
Holmn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmn lands a knee to the body.

Holmn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmn fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kane throws a leg kick
and Holmn counters with a head kick. That will keep Kane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holmn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane looks to land a combination but Holmn avoids it well.
Kane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmn wants to clinch.
Kane drops Holmn with a nice combination! Kane dives into Holmn's guard, looking to finish!

Holmn is rocked!
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Holmn is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.

Holmn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Holmn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kane's back instead.
Holmn somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holmn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kane is covering up but some of the strikes from Holmn are getting through and doing damage.
Kane looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Holmn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kane misses with a double jab.
Kane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.

Holmn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holmn scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmn tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Holmn counters with a thumping low kick.
Kane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holmn counters with a nice leg kick.

Holmn darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Holmn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kane's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmn has him pressed against the cage.
Holmn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holmn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holmn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kane is working Holmn over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmn.
Holmn lands an elbow inside.

Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmn counters with a low kick, right behind Kane 's knee.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmn tries to clinch up.
Holmn stuffs the takedown.
Kane shoots in but Holmn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmn.
Kane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holmn counters with a low kick, right behind Kane 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmn tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane wants to clinch
and Holmn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kane really felt that one!
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.

Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmn, pushing him back against the cage.

Kane breaks from the clinch.
Holmn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Holmn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmn tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holmn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmn looking to throw knees to the head but Kane is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holmn prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Holmn lands an elbow inside that Kane shrugs off.
Holmn landing knees to the body.
Holmn stalls.
Sami Holmn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kane can't break the clinch.
Kane missing with knees to the body.
Holmn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Holmn breaks the clinch.
Kane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmn is out of range and Kane settles back down.

Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Holmn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holmn is working to get back to half guard.
Holmn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matthew Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthew Kane.
I think Holmn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Holmn!

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A

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Broadous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Broadous told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Moreira
vs
Broadous

210 cm
18
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Moreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Broadous!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broadous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Broadous lands a with a good body shot.
Broadous should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Moreira throws a combination that misses
and Broadous counters with a three punch combo that has Moreira backing up. Moreira nods at Broadous to acknowledge the strikes.

Broadous scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moreira is not content to let Broadous control the position.

Broadous looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadous wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it.

Broadous is working for a submission of some sort.
Moreira is staying active underneath Broadous, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Broadous lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard but Broadous has passed into side control.

Broadous is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moreira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moreira is controlling an arm, preventing Broadous from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moreira is in a horrible position here. Broadous smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Broadous working for a submission but Moreira is keeping him at bay.
Broadous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moreira tries to reverse the position but Broadous maintains control.
Moreira is breathing heavily.
Broadous takes Moreira's back.
Broadous keeps control of the position as Moreira tries to break free.
Moreira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Broadous is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Moreira has managed to free his arm - good work.

Moreira is defending against the submission attempts here by Broadous.
Broadous trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moreira!
Moreira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.
Moreira is pressing down on Broadous's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Broadous landing some decent shots from guard.
Broadous trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Moreira is looking for a triangle but Broadous pushes his legs off easily.
Broadous cracks Moreira with a solid left hand.
Broadous slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moreira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Broadous's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira tries to roll over but Broadous keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadous wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it.
Moreira tries to get to full guard but Broadous has control of the leg.
Moreira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moreira wants to stand up but Broadous is controlling him.
Broadous looking to pass the guard.

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

Broadous drops back looking for a leg! Moreira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreira manages to kick Broadous off! Broadous jumps back into Moreira's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadous won't allow Moreira to sweep him here.
Broadous forces his way into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Broadous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Broadous!
Broadous scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Broadous drives through with a takedown into guard.

Broadous thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Broadous is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Broadous thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Broadous trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.

Moreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Broadous passes Moreira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moreira moves into full guard.
Moreira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broadous!
Broadous sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moreira uses his free foot to push down on Broadous's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Broadous.
Broadous is looking to get to half guard.
Broadous wants to control but Moreira is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moreira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Broadous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Broadous!
Broadous looking to pass the guard.

Moreira has his foot on Broadous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadous works his way back into a safe position though.
Moreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Broadous advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Broadous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moreira!
Moreira is trying to reverse the position but instead Broadous has taken his back - oops!

Moreira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Moreira breaks Broadous's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is looking to advance position but Broadous has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Broadous postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moreira looks a forlorn figure.

Broadous looking for a guillotine from mount but Moreira is having none of it.
Moreira regains half guard.
Broadous frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Broadous jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moreira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Broadous wants to control but Moreira is keeping him busy.
Moreira is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadous tries to move to mount but Moreira blocks the move with his legs.
Broadous is staying tight to Moreira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moreira sneaks back into half guard.
Broadous content to control rather than advance.
Broadous moves into full mount! Moreira won't be happy about that!
Moreira is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Broadous working for a guillotine from mount but Moreira is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broadous lands with some strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broadous counters with a left to the body.
Broadous scores with a jab to the body.
Broadous connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreira momentarily.

Broadous shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Broadous prevents Moreira from getting the reversal.

Broadous has control of Moreira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moreira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Broadous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moreira is looking to improve his position but Broadous isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.

Broadous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreira tries to get to full guard but Broadous has control of the leg.
Moreira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moreira.
Moreira wants to sweep here but Broadous controlling him for the moment.
Calvin Broadous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broadous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Broadous pushing down on Moreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Broadous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moreira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Broadous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Broadous's back!

Moreira looking for the RNC.

Moreira looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moreira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Broadous rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Broadous looking for submissions off his back.

Moreira stands up out of the half guard.
Broadous lands a jab to Moreira's midsection.
Moreira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Broadous.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broadous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moreira gets caught flat footed, as Broadous shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Moreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broadous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Moreira had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Broadous is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moreira Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Broadous's back instead.
Moreira is trying to stick to Broadous's back but Broadous is turning into Moreira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moreira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Broadous.
Broadous pushing down on Moreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.

Broadous seems to be looking for submissions.

Moreira is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Broadous pulls his head out easily.
Broadous prevents Moreira from standing back up.
Broadous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
Moreira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broadous!
Broadous is controlling an arm, preventing Moreira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Moreira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Broadous is now in Moreira's guard. A big mistake from Moreira there, giving up the dominant position!
Broadous preventing the sweep.
Rodrigo Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broadous trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadous works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Broadous is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.

Moreira looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Broadous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broadous has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Broadous!
Calvin Broadous is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Subz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Sikes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sikes
vs
Subz

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sikes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Subz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subz shoots in but Sikes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Subz moves away from the strike by Sikes.
Subz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sikes pinned against the cage. Sikes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sikes misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subz misses with a takedown attempt - Sikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank Sikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz.
Sikes throws an overhand right that lands on Subz's shoulder, as Subz tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Subz with that takedown attempt.
Sikes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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.
Sikes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subz manages to avoid it.
Subz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Subz slips a jab and a cross from Sikes.
Subz shoots in for a takedown but Sikes shows good takedown defense.
Subz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Subz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sikes's waist but Sikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subz off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sikes.
Subz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sikes.
Sikes scores with a decent looking hook.
Subz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sikes as Subz shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Subz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subz closes the distance and clinches up with Sikes, looking for a takedown. Subz pushes Sikes against the cage but Sikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Subz tries to clinch up.
Sikes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sikes stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikes misses with a straight left.
Sikes scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sikes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sikes misses with a two punch combination.
Subz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Subz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikes takes a swing at Subz's ribcage but misses.
Sikes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikes scores with a nice right hand.
Subz looks for a takedown but Sikes sprawls well.
Frank Sikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sikes swivels and escapes.
Frank Sikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz.
Sikes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sikes jabs Subz right on the nose. Subz blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subz misses with a takedown attempt - Sikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Subz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sikes as he jumps to the side.
Frank Sikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Subz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikes is looking to chop away at Subz's legs.
Frank Sikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Subz.
Sikes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Subz shoots in but no luck this time.
A choreographed right hand from Sikes misses the target.

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.
Subz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Subz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sikes tries to sprawl out of it but Subz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Subz fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikes throws a hook but Subz avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Sikes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Subz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Subz looks for a takedown but Sikes sprawls well.
Subz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sikes's waist but Sikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subz off to one side.
Nice combo by Sikes! Oh, that's hurt him - Subz falls to the canvas and Sikes follows him into side control.

Subz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikes controlling the position.
Subz is still in real trouble! Can Sikes finish him?
Subz looks to move to half guard but instead Sikes has passed into mount! Damn!
Subz seems to have recovered his senses.
Subz wants to control but Sikes is having none of it.
Sikes prevents Subz from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Subz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sikes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sikes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Subz on the ground.
Subz tries to hold on but Sikes pushes him away.
Subz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sikes is staying active.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz tries to reverse the position but Sikes maintains control.
Subz gets back to half guard.
Subz trying to get back to full guard but Sikes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Subz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Subz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Subz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Subz keeping hold of Sikes's head, controlling as best he can.
Sikes wants to control but Subz is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subz is looking for a sweep. Sikes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sikes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Subz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Subz is trying to control but Sikes passes into side control!
Subz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Sikes clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Subz fails with the takedown.
Subz tries for a takedown but Sikes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Subz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sikes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Subz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Subz moves away from the strike by Sikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikes stuffs the takedown attempt from Subz. Subz gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Sikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz.
Subz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sikes swivels and escapes.
Sikes stuffs the takedown.
Subz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Subz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sikes's waist but Sikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subz off to one side.

That's two 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.
Subz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikes.
Sikes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Subz. Subz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Subz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sikes but Sikes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sikes misses the jab.
Sikes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sikes throws a right hand that Subz ducks under and follows up with a left that Subz also avoids with ease.
Subz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sikes.
Subz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Subz has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Sikes is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four 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.
Sikes connects with a looping right hand.
Subz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sikes tries to sprawl out of it but Subz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikes stuffs the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Sikes had his way with Jonny Subz in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Subz slips a straight right by Sikes.
Sikes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Subz.
Sikes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Subz fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Sikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sikes but Sikes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sikes fails to land with a series of punches.
Subz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Sikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz.

That's two 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.
Subz misses with an uppercut
and Sikes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sikes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sikes throws a lazy uppercut
and Subz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sikes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Subz has time to react.
Sikes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subz manages to avoid it.
Subz takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sikes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sikes swings for the body but Subz moves out of range.
Sikes looks to score with a jab to the body but Subz is just out of range.
Sikes throws a shot from downtown. Subz moves away and avoids it.
Sikes throws a series of punches but Subz moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Subz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sikes counters with a straight right hand.

Subz feints and as Sikes raises his hands in defense, Subz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sikes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subz trying to control but Sikes is working from the bottom.
Jonny Subz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45

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

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

SauruS
vs
Barnett

178 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Cage Side Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CockO SauruS!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett tries to clinch there but SauruS circles away.
SauruS takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnett tries for a takedown but SauruS sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

SauruS gets caught flat footed, as Barnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

SauruS has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
SauruS wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
SauruS is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

SauruS is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.

SauruS looking for submissions off his back.
SauruS taking some punishment here, with Barnett in his half guard.
Barnett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnett tries to pass to full mount but SauruS defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.

Barnett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SauruS makes his way to full guard. A much better position for SauruS.
Barnett passes SauruS's left leg - he's now in half guard.
SauruS is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back!

SauruS working for a choke but Barnett is defending well.
SauruS is breathing heavily.

Barnett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of SauruS's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to escape the position.
SauruS doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SauruS tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

SauruS looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

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

SauruS is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SauruS keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.

SauruS looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
SauruS manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
SauruS blocks the strikes from Barnett.
SauruS is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
SauruS looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

SauruS is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnett regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SauruS is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

SauruS gets a takedown into half guard.

SauruS is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
SauruS passes the guard and advances to mount!
SauruS is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Barnett is in real trouble.

SauruS working for a choke but Barnett is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

CockO SauruS dominated that round.
That's time! SauruS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

SauruS scores with a jab. Barnett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
SauruS fails with the takedown

so Barnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
SauruS manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
SauruS mounts Barnett! Really nice guard pass there!
CockO SauruS overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

SauruS is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barnett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett is breathing heavily.

Barnett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from SauruS.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries to hold on but SauruS pushes him away.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.

SauruS jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnett manages to avoid the submission attempt.

SauruS is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett manages to get back to half guard.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
SauruS pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

SauruS is looking for a kimura but Barnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SauruS to get the leverage.

SauruS looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

SauruS is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
SauruS moves nicely into side control.

SauruS wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnett, who protects the arm well.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.

SauruS tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no SauruS has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on SauruS's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but SauruS is very close to passing his half guard.
SauruS looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.

Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by SauruS.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of SauruS's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take SauruS's back!
Barnett doesn't have the hooks in and SauruS manages to turn into his guard.
SauruS takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
SauruS won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
SauruS advances to half guard.

SauruS looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnett won't allow SauruS to pass to mount.

Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett is looking to control SauruS's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?

SauruS is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. SauruS eventually gives up the hold.

Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that CockO SauruS 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A big left from Barnett misses.
Barnett with a poor takedown

and SauruS counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barnett's guard now.

SauruS avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett is trying to keep SauruS in close.
SauruS passes Barnett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

SauruS is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
SauruS is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
SauruS stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SauruS advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SauruS is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Barnett is looking for a triangle but SauruS pushes his legs off easily.

SauruS avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
SauruS postures up.
SauruS advances position into side control!
Barnett tries to bench press SauruS off him but SauruS keeps the position.
Barnett wants to control but SauruS postures up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
SauruS is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it.

SauruS looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
SauruSis looking to pass into half guard but Barnett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnett is in guard.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
SauruS stops Barnett from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett advances nicely into full mount.
SauruS is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett controlling from mount.
SauruS is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett controlling from mount.
SauruS is looking to get to half guard.

Barnett working for a guillotine from mount but SauruS is in no mood to give up.
SauruS is looking to get to half guard.

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.

SauruS defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnett.
SauruS is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnett tries to control but SauruS wriggling away.
Barnett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
SauruS is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SauruS is looking to escape.

Barnett is working for a guillotine from mount but SauruS frees his head quite easily.
Clay Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Barnett is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. SauruS can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Barnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think SauruS 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CockO SauruS!
CockO SauruS is the new lightweight champion!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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