XAC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between quinton jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. Anselmo has chosen Mouth for War by Pantera as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

jackson
vs
Anselmo

200 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, quinton jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Anselmo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.

jackson moves into the clinch.
Anselmo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anselmo lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Anselmo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anselmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anselmo is thwarting jackson's attempts to control the position.
jackson is breathing heavily.
jackson is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anselmo lands a nice short elbow.

Anselmo is working for a submission of some sort.
jackson is looking to escape.
Anselmo lands strikes from half guard.
Anselmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo lands strikes from half guard.
jackson has hold of Anselmo's hands but Anselmo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anselmo works his way into side control.
Anselmo advances to mount.
jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Anselmo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anselmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anselmo lands a big elbow.
Anselmo landing shots from mount.
Anselmo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as jackson is looking to escape.
jackson can't escape the position.
jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Anselmo is working for a guillotine from mount but jackson frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo trying to control but jackson is having none of it.
Anselmo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anselmo landing strikes from the mount and jackson is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
jackson really wants to buck Anselmo off and get back to his feet.
Anselmo with the ground and pound from mount.
jackson taking shots to the head.

Anselmo has control of jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anselmo with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Anselmo is going olschool here, as he tries to force jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so jackson shrugs it off.
jackson is trying to stand up.
jackson can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that jackson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anselmo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish jackson?
jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Anselmo with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anselmo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can jackson hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anselmo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Anselmo lands a big shot there that rocks jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You get the feeling that jackson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anselmo breaks from jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anselmo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anselmo with shots to the head and body - jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Anselmo. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You get the feeling that jackson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anselmo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of jackson's face.
jackson is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anselmo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Anselmo manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anselmo is trying to drag jackson to the mat but jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
jackson tries to stall but Anselmo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anselmo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Anselmo manages to turn into his guard.
Phil Anselmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
jackson wants to stand but Anselmo is controlling the position.
Anselmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anselmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anselmo 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.
jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anselmo is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anselmo is controlling him.
Anselmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anselmo tries to close the distance and clinch but jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jackson tries to clinch

so Anselmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
jackson is looking to stand back up but Anselmo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by jackson.
jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Anselmo there.
jackson pushes Anselmo off looking to stand but Anselmo dives back in and keeps control.
jackson won't allow Anselmo to pass to mount.
jackson tries to kick Anselmo off but Anselmo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Anselmo closes the distance and pushes jackson back into the cage.
Anselmo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anselmo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anselmo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
jackson avoiding damage as Anselmo throws knees to the body.
jackson just leaning against Anselmo, taking a breather.
Anselmo has had enough of the clinch but jackson keeps him there for the moment.
jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anselmo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
jackson tries to clinch up

and Anselmo moves into the clinch.
Anselmo tries to score a body lock takedown but jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo scores a nice knee to the body.
Anselmo jumps guard but jackson stands there with Anselmo around his waist. Anselmo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
quinton jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Anselmo.
Anselmo throws an elbow that misses.
jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anselmo.
Anselmo taking a breather.
Anselmo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anselmo presses jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Anselmo blocks with his arms.
Anselmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anselmo.
jackson crunches a lovely knee into Anselmo's ribcage.
Anselmo avoiding damage as jackson throws knees to the body.
Anselmo is working for takedown but jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anselmo is working for takedown but jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Anselmo jumps guard but jackson stands there with Anselmo around his waist. Anselmo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anselmo blocking some punches.
Anselmo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jackson closes the distance but Anselmo moves to the side
and Anselmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
jackson fails with the takedown

and Anselmo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
jackson is working for takedown but Anselmo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anselmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
jackson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Anselmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in jackson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Anselmo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

jackson wants to clinch but Anselmo slips to the side

and Anselmo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

jackson has his foot on Anselmo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anselmo works his way back into a safe position though.
jackson wants to stand but Anselmo is controlling the position.
Anselmo scoring with some ground and pound.
jackson is wriggling around but Anselmo manages to pass to half guard.
Anselmo working the head and body with strikes.

Anselmo wants to work for an arm triangle but jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anselmo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anselmo working over jackson with some ground and pound. jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Anselmo winds up and cracks jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson is trying to stand back up but Anselmo is controlling him
jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Anselmo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anselmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
quinton jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anselmo wants to clinch.
Anselmo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anselmo!
jackson wants to control the pace but Anselmo is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anselmo is looking to escape.
Anselmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
jackson tries to control but Anselmo wriggling away.
Anselmo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
jackson looking to control but Anselmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anselmo is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
quinton jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anselmo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anselmo trying to hold on to jackson's head to control him but jackson postures up.
jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anselmo gets back to full guard.
jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anselmo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
quinton jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jackson wants to clinch but Anselmo slips to the side

and Anselmo counters with a takedown into side control.
Anselmo works to advance to full mount. jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Anselmo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Anselmo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. jackson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Anselmo off and cradles jackson's limp body as Anselmo celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Phil Anselmo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Frito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Frito
vs
Cade

190 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Hellbent, Inc.

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Frito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Cade!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cade throws a head kick that Frito semi-blocks.
Cade is looking to slow Frito down with leg kicks.
Frito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cade pinned against the cage. Cade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Cade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frito throws an elbow but misses.

Frito pulls guard.
Frito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Frito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cade is looking to escape.
Cade is desperately trying to improve his position but Frito has a good base and remains in mount.

Frito jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cade manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cade avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Frito.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frito working the body and head with strikes.
Cade regains half guard.
Frito tries to stand and escape but Cade is controlling the position.
Frito winds up and cracks Cade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cade is looking for a sweep. Frito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Frito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frito.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frito stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cade.
Frito misses with a low kick.
Frito catches Cade napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cade to the canvas!

It looks like Barry Cade has been cut.
Cade looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frito landing with the ground and pound.

Cade is rocked!
Cade is trying to control the position but Frito postures up.
Frito 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.
Frito postures up in Cade's guard and throws a big left but Cade blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frito trying to control but Cade is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frito gets to his feet - Cade follows without any prompting.

Frito pushes Cade up against the cage in a clinch.
Frito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Frito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cade tries to avoid it but Frito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cade to the ground. Cade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cade tries for a takedown but Frito circles away easily
and Frito counters with a nice uppercut.
Frito with a poor takedown
and Cade counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Frito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freddy Frito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frito is trying to control Cade's posture but Cade avoids it.
Frito throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frito tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Cade decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frito shoots and misses
and Cade counters with an outside leg kick.
Cade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frito tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cade moves into the clinch.
Frito fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Cade wants the takedown. Frito is fighting it off but Cade persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frito's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Frito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Frito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Cade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cade scores a takedown into full mount!
Cade thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Frito wants to hold on but Cade pushes him away.
Frito swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Frito wants to hold on but Cade pushes him away.
Cade trying to control but Frito is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frito is trying to stand.
Frito gets back to half guard.
Cade blocks the strikes from Frito.
Frito trying to hold on to Cade's head to control him but Cade postures up.
Frito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frito throwing short punches from the bottom.

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.

Frito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Frito looking to control and managing it successfully.

Frito is working for a guillotine from mount but Cade frees his head quite easily.
Frito punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frito stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frito circles away from the clinch attempt.

Frito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frito wants a takedown.
Cade wants to get back to striking at distance but Frito won't allow it.
Frito can't break the clinch.

Cade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frito fails with the takedown
and Cade counters with a head kick. That will keep Frito thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cade blocks a head kick by Frito.

Cade feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frito working for a triangle but Cade defends it easily.

Frito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frito looking for a sweep. Not yet Frito, not yet.

Frito is looking for a triangle but Cade pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Frito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Cade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Frito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cade counters with a head kick.
Cade fails with a takedown attempt.
Frito tries to clinch but Cade is having none of it.
Frito looks to clinch
and Cade counters with a good, hard body kick but Frito shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Frito or perhaps it was just good defense by Cade which made him look bad.
Frito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cade as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Frito. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Frito's guard.

Frito had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cade is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Frito Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cade's back instead.
Frito misses with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Frito is looking for the choke from the back position but Cade is controlling his hands well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frito seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cade's chin but Cade turns very nicely into Frito's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cade.
Cade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frito working a defensive guard here.

Frito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's two 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.
Frito scores with a jab. Cade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frito clinches but Cade breaks the clinch

and Cade moves into the clinch.
Frito has had enough of the clinch but Cade keeps him there for the moment.
Frito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cade looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Cade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frito tries to close the distance and clinch but Cade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cade as he avoids it easily.
Cade lands a two punch combo.
Frito darts in trying to clinch
and Cade counters with an inside leg kick.
Frito has his takedown stuffed

and Cade counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Frito!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frito is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Frito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cade throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Frito wants to control but Cade is having none of it.
Frito is looking to get to half guard.
Barry Cade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Frito tries to hold on but Cade pushes him away.
Frito tries to buck Cade off but he can't manage it.
Frito tries to lock up and control but Cade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frito sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Freddy Frito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cade tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Frito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cade is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Cade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frito 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Frito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between billy kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Larson 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!

kid
vs
Larson

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, billy kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Larson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson cracks kid with a good jab.

It looks like billy kid has been cut.
kid looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Larson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops kid to the canvas! kid doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Larson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Larson!

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 Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avi Agababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tong Po has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Po
vs
Agababa

210 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avi Agababa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agababa moves in looking to clinch but Po pushes him off.
Po is looking to clinch but Agababa is avoiding it.
Agababa shoots for a takedown but Po saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agababa 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.
Po drops Agababa with a nice combination! Po dives into Agababa's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Avi Agababa has been cut.
Agababa looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Po postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Agababa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Po, into his guard.
Agababa won't allow Po to get back to his feet.
Po doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Po has his foot on Agababa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agababa works his way back into a safe position though.
Agababa wants to pass the guard but Po is keeping the position.
Po is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agababa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Po will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Po trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Agababa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

and Agababa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Agababa.
Po not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Po is looking for a triangle but Agababa pushes his legs off easily.
Agababa trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agababa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Po is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Po wants to stand up but Agababa is controlling him.
Po trying to control the position.

That's three 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.
Po lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Po.
Po misses with a takedown attempt
and Agababa counters with an inside leg kick.
Po doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Agababa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agababa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Po is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Agababa won't allow Po to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agababa wants to improve his position but Po is controlling well.
Agababa is refusing to be controlled, as Po sits in half guard.
Po is really struggling to control Agababa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Agababa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 Tong Po will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avi Agababa's cut.
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.

Agababa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po misses with a takedown attempt

and Agababa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Agababa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Po is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Po will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Po will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Agababa is breathing heavily.
Agababa wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving.
Po controls Agababa momentarily but Agababa frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Po throws a head kick that half lands.
Po misses with a takedown

and Agababa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Po won't be happy with that.
Agababa working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agababa is working Po over with some ground and pound from side control.
Po is looking to regain half guard here but Agababa keeps moving and retains side control.
Po sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Agababa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Po is just riding it out for now. Agababa eventually gives up the hold.
Po wants to control but Agababa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Agababa shoots in but Po avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Po shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Po with a poor takedown

and Agababa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agababa.
Agababa misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Agababa takes a shot to the head.
Po pushes Agababa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Po wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Po tries to stall but Agababa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Po can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Po tries to pull guard but Agababa won't allow it.
Agababa tries to pull guard but Po holds him up against the cage and eventually Agababa drops back down to his feet.
Po wants a takedown but no success here.
Po wants to get back to striking at distance but Agababa won't allow it.
Agababa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Po fails to pull guard.
Agababa misses with a body punch.
Agababa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Po cracks Agababa with a nice body shot.
Po tries to pull guard but Agababa holds him up against the cage and eventually Po drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avi Agababa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avi Agababa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Po is looking to clinch.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po stuffs the takedown.
Po shoots and misses

and Agababa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Po won't be happy with that.
Po is trying to get back to half guard.
Po regains half guard.
Agababa is thwarting Po's attempts to control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Agababa has eaten all the pies!
Po is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po wants to control but Agababa is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Po is trying to get back to full guard.
Po regains full guard. Nicely done.
Agababa trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Po is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Avi Agababa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Agababa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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.
Agababa trying to control the position but Po is working away.
Po manages to get back to half guard.
Po is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Agababa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Agababa's back!
Po trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Agababa right now.
Po throwing sloppy strikes.
Po struggling to keep hold of the position.
Po is trying to stick to Agababa's back but Agababa is turning into Po. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Po's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Agababa.
Po is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Agababa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Agababa striking from the bottom.
Po sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Agababa defending well though.
It looks like Po is going to stand back up.
Po is stalling here. Agababa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Po seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Agababa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

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.

Agababa decides to stand back up.
Po lands a body shot.
Agababa stuffs the takedown.
Agababa throws a chopping leg kick but Po manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po wants to clinch.
Agababa avoids the head kick by Po.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avi Agababa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agababa 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avi Agababa!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ravage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tao Ren (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.

Ravage
vs
Ren

191 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hellbent, Inc.

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ravage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tao Ren!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ren lands an uppercut.
Ravage is trying to drag Ren to the mat but Ren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Ren as the two fighters clinch.
Ravage is breathing heavily.
Ren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ravage is trying to drag Ren to the mat but Ren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Ren.
Ren is stalling here.
Ren lands a right hand.
Ren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ren is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ren lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ren.
Ren is stalling here.

Ren lands a big left hand right to the temple and Ravage goes down!

Ravage is rocked!
Ren is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ren content to control rather than advance.
Ren wants to stand but Ravage has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren is controlling the pace.
Ren wants to stand but Ravage has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ren moves into range and clinches up with Ravage.
Ren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ravage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ren lands with a short shot to the head.
Ren pushes Ravage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ren pushes Ravage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Ren.
Ren presses Ravage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ren scores with a shot to the side of Ravage's head.
Ren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ren as Ravage tries to tie him up.
Ren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ren lands a right hand.
Ren pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tao Ren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ren moves into range and clinches up with Ravage.
Ren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ravage backwards.
Ravage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Ren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tao Ren.
Ravage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ren as he jumps to the side.

Ren gets a clinch.
Ren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ravage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ren on the inside.
Ren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Ren.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ren.
Ren slows down the pace here.
Ren gets through Ravage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ren is leaning against Ravage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ren just leaning against Ravage, taking a breather.
Ren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ravage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ren smiles and moves away.

Ren rushes Ravage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren is stalling here.
Ren lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Ren.
Ren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ravages head.
A short body shot lands from Ren as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ren.
Ren is working Ravage over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ravages head.
Ren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ravage up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ren.
Ravage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ravage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ren.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Ravage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ren.
Ravage seems to have got his legs back now.
Ren gets through Ravage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ren scores with a shot to the side of Ravage's head.
Ren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ravages head.
Ren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ren lands a big right hand that drops Ravage! The killer instinct kicks in and Ren finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tao Ren!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iku Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Roscoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roscoe's choice of entrance music: Forgot About Dre. Iku Roe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Roe
vs
Roscoe

188 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
205 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iku Roe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Roscoe!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roe tries for a takedown but Roscoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Roscoe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roscoe showed some decent athleticism there.
Roscoe is looking to take a break and control but Roe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roe is trying to control but can't.
Roe gets full guard.
Roscoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roscoe looking to pass the guard.
Roe looking for a sweep. Not yet Roe, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roe is on top in guard.
Roe passes Roscoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roe lands strikes from half guard.
Roe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roscoe trying to control from the bottom.
Roe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roscoe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscoe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roe with shots to the head and body - Roscoe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roe landing strikes from the mount.
Roe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roscoe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roe won't let Roscoe get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Roe 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.
Roe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Roscoe is rocked!
Roe postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Roscoe bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Roe and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iku Roe!
Iku Roe is the new light heavyweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Healy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Healy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Datsik
vs
Healy

180 cm
22
174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hellbent, Inc.

Hellbent, Inc.
Hell's Balls Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Healy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Healy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Healy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Datsik swivels and escapes.
Healy looks gassed!
Datsik thumps Healy with a low kick.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Healy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Datsik.
Datsik is looking to slow Healy down with leg kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Datsik scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Healy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Datsik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Healy doesn't seem phased though.
Healy avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik cracks the inside of Healy's front leg.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick but Healy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Datsik fakes the leg kick and cracks Healy in the body.
Datsik tries to clinch but Healy moves out of range.
Datsik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Healy's front leg but catches the back leg as Healy tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Datsik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Healy.
Healy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Healy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Datsik throws the kick towards the body but Healy avoids it.
Datsik tries to land a front kick but Healy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Datsik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Healy will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Datsik scores with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Healy avoids them all with ease.

Datsik moves into the clinch.
Healy looking to stall.
Datsik misses with a knee strike.
Datsik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Healy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Datsik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Healy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Healy keeps control of Datsik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Datsik has had enough of the clinch but Healy keeps him there for the moment.
Healy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Datsik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Datsik breaks from the clinch.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Healy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Datsik can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Healy's front leg but catches the back leg as Healy tries to avoid it.
Datsik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Datsik lands a head kick!
Healy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Datsik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Healy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Healy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Datsik thumps Healy with a low kick.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
Datsik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik scores with a hook.
Healy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Datsik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Datsik cracks the inside of Healy's front leg.
Travis Healy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Datsik cracks Healy with a right hand to the side of the head.

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

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

Datsik instigates a clinch.
Datsik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Healy blocks it with crossed arms.

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

Datsik has closed the distance and engaged Healy in a clinch.
Datsik wants to break free but Healy has control.

Datsik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch but Healy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vyacheslav Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Datsik throws a head kick that Healy semi-blocks.
Datsik is looking to clinch.
Healy is breathing heavily.
Datsik is looking to clinch but Healy is avoiding it.
Healy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Datsik as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik scores with a nice body kick.
Datsik cracks the inside of Healy's front leg.
Datsik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Healy takes a step back to recover.
Datsik thumps Healy with a low kick.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Healy circles away.
Vyacheslav Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsik throws a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Datsik scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Datsik.
Healy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Healy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Datsik fakes the leg kick and cracks Healy in the body.
Datsik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Healy. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vyacheslav Datsik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Healy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Datsik can pounce on him.
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Healy's front leg but catches the back leg as Healy tries to avoid it.
Datsik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Datsik tries to clinch but Healy moves out of range.
Datsik throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Healy sees coming a mile off.
Datsik scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Datsik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Healy doesn't seem phased though.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Healy can do to turn this around?
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Healy circles away.
Healy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Datsik counters with a one-two to the body.
Healy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Datsik.
Datsik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Datsik thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Healy if he has to take too many more of those.
Datsik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Datsik feints and then cracks Healy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Healy down.
Datsik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Healy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsik.
Datsik is looking to clinch.
Healy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Healy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Datsik can pounce on him.
Datsik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Datsik clobbers Healy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick from Datsik lands but Healy takes it in his stride.
Healy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Datsik lands with a nice body kick.
Datsik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Healy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Datsik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datsik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Healy.
Datsik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Healy's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Healy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Datsik finds it's way round the side to connect with Healy's head.
Datsik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Healy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Datsik can pounce on him.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch but Healy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datsik lands a head kick!
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Healy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Healy needs to keep his hands up - Datsik had a free shot at his head there.
Datsik scores with a sloppy right hand. Healy should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Healy down.
Datsik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Healy's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsik.
Healy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Datsik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Datsik lands with a cross.
Datsik pushes Healy away with a front kick.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Healy avoids them all with ease.
Datsik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Datsik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Datsik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Healy. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik cracks the inside of Healy's front leg.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Healy takes it in his stride.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Datsik slams his shin into Healy's torso.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Datsik. Healy shrugs it off though.
Datsik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Healy's calf.

Datsik moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datsik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Healy's face.
Datsik lands a knee to the head.
Healy tries to pull guard but Datsik holds him up against the cage and eventually Healy drops back down to his feet.

Datsik breaks from the clinch.
Healy misses with a double jab
and Datsik counters with a good low kick that Healy was not able to check.
Datsik throws a head kick but Healy moves out of range.
Healy tries to clinch up
and Datsik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik connects with a jab.

Healy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Healy won't allow Datsik to get back to his feet.
Healy postures up in Datsik's guard and throws a big left but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik is looking to stand up but Healy isn't so interested in that idea.
Healy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Datsik wants to get back to his feet but Healy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Datsik keeping moving, preventing Healy from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Healy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Datsik wants to clinch up but Healy keeps it at a distance.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.

Healy rushes Datsik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Datsik.
Healy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Healy goes for a takedown attempt but Datsik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Healy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Datsik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
Datsik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Healy throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Datsik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Healy moves into the clinch successfully.
Datsik tries to break the clinch but Healy is controlling the position.
Datsik trying to land knees to the body.
Datsik can't break the clinch.
Datsik has had enough of the clinch but Healy keeps him there for the moment.
Healy fails to pull guard.

Datsik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Healy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Datsik tries to avoid it but Healy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Datsik to the ground. Datsik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vyacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Healy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datsik.
Healy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Datsik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
Healy throws a lazy right hand but Datsik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Healy closes the distance and clinches.
Datsik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Datsik has had enough of the clinch but Healy keeps him there for the moment.
Healy is trying to break free.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Healy.
Datsik can't break the clinch.
Datsik is trying to break the clinch but Healy has him pressed against the cage.
Healy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Datsik is trying to break the clinch but Healy has him pressed against the cage.
Datsik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Healy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Datsik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Datsik landing knees to the body.
Healy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Datsik is trying to break the clinch but Healy has him pressed against the cage.
Datsik looking to throw knees to the head but Healy is blocking nicely.
Datsik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Healy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Healy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Datsik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Datsik has had enough of the clinch but Healy keeps him there for the moment.
Datsik missing with knees to the body.
Datsik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Healy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Datsik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Datsik tries a knee to the head but Healy blocks it.
Datsik has had enough of the clinch but Healy keeps him there for the moment.
Healy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Datsik smiles and moves away.
Healy moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Healy dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Datsik keeps Healy at a distance using the push kick.
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Healy's front leg but catches the back leg as Healy tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Datsik.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Healy.
Healy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Datsik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Datsik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Healy's head.
Datsik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Healy blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that half lands.
Healy misses with a takedown
and Datsik counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a nice head kick!
Healy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Datsik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datsik tries to clinch but Healy moves out of range.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Healy avoids them all with ease.
Healy tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Healy down.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Datsik lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
Datsik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Datsik with a nice cross.
Datsik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
Datsik thows a body kick. Healy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Datsik lands a high kick!
Healy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Healy is looking to clinch but Datsik is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Datsik as Healy shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Healy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Healy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Datsik is fending him off so far but Healy persists. Nope, Datsik circles away and we're back to standing.
Vyacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Healy.
Good exchange - Datsik coming out on top.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsik.
Healy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Datsik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Datsik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a nice looking body kick.
Datsik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Healy momentarily.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Healy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Datsik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Datsik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Datsik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Datsik.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsik.
Datsik tries to clinch there but Healy circles away.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Travis Healy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vyacheslav Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Datsik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Healy's sensitive parts.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:42
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:42
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:42

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