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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Boes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pinkynho Romeiro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Romeiro
vs
Boes

225 cm
33
130 lbs
8 - 17 - 0

163 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mega Boes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro with a poor takedown

and Boes counters with a single leg into guard. Romeiro didn't expect that.
Boes wanted to stand there but Romeiro had control of the position.
Romeiro wants to stand but Boes is controlling the position.
Romeiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Romeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Romeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romeiro moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Romeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boes has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

Romeiro tries for a kimura but Boes is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Romeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Romeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Romeiro prevents Boes from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boes, who protects the arm well.

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

Romeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boes can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Romeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Romeiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romeiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Pinkynho Romeiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Romeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boes as he jumps to the side.
Pinkynho Romeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro shoots in for a double leg but Boes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Romeiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Boes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinkynho Romeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Boes as Romeiro shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Boes. No joy for Romeiro on that attempt.
Boes fails with a takedown attempt.

Romeiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boes's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro pushes down on Boes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Romeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Boes is in no mood to give up.
Boes is controlling an arm, preventing Romeiro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Romeiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Boes is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romeiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boes is surviving well by controlling Romeiro's body position as best he can.
Romeiro wants to take Boes's back but he can't do it this time.

Romeiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Boes frees his head quite easily.

Romeiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boes shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romeiro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Romeiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boes has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romeiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Boes is controlling his hands well.
Boes is trying to stand back up.

Romeiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Boes showing good submission defense here.

Romeiro working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinkynho Romeiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Romeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Boes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romeiro won't be happy with that.
Romeiro is looking to reverse the position.
Boes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Romeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romeiro pushes Boes off looking to stand but Boes dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Boes is going to stand back up.
Romeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boes won't allow Romeiro to get back to his feet.
Boes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boes wanted to stand there but Romeiro had control of the position.

Romeiro pushes Boes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Romeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boes swivels and escapes.
Romeiro tries for a takedown but Boes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinkynho Romeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romeiro with a poor takedown

and Boes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pinkynho Romeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romeiro moves into full guard.
Boes wants to get up but he can't break Romeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mega Boes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Romeiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boes is surviving well by controlling Romeiro's body position as best he can.

Romeiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boes shrugs it off.

Romeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Boes is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romeiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Boes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boes has given up his back. Will we see Romeiro going for some submissions?

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boes fending off the submission attempt from Romeiro.
Boes wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mega Boes.
Well Romeiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinkynho Romeiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton's entrance music is Face the Pain by Stemm. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Branton
vs
Korczewski

194 cm
23
199 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Korczewski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korczewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korczewski lands with a nice combination. Branton backs away looking to recover.
Korczewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Korczewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branton circles away quickly and effectively.

Branton has managed to clinch.
Korczewski blocking some punches.
Branton lands an elbow that stopped Korczewski in his tracks for a moment.
Branton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korczewski.
Branton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Kamil Korczewski has been cut.
Korczewski is trying to break free.
Korczewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Branton misses with a knee to the head.
Branton lands an elbow inside.
Branton wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton tries to land a knee to the head but Korczewski blocks with his arms.
Korczewski working hard to break the clinch.

Branton has hold of one of Korczewski's legs. Korczewski is fighting the takedown attempt but Branton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Branton drops back looking for a leg! Korczewski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korczewski manages to kick Branton off! Branton jumps back into Korczewski's guard.
Branton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Branton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korczewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Branton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton throwing strikes but missing.
Branton stops Korczewski from standing up.
Branton distracts Korczewski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Branton stops Korczewski from standing up.
Korczewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Branton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Branton trying to control but Korczewski is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korczewski's head.
Branton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korczewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Branton throws a big right hand that misses.
Korczewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Branton.

Branton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski keeping moving, preventing Branton from controlling successfully.
Korczewski wants to stand up but Branton is controlling him.
Branton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Branton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korczewski is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Branton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Korczewski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Branton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branton tries to clinch but Korczewski is having none of it.

Branton rushes Korczewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Korczewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Branton lands a knee to the body.
Korczewski stops a takedown attempt from Branton.
Branton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korczewski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Branton shoots in and drives through. Korczewski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Branton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Branton has his takedown stuffed
and Korczewski counters with a right hand to the body.
Korczewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Branton.
Billy Branton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korczewski throws a right and a left that both miss.

Branton has closed the distance and engaged Korczewski in a clinch.
Branton scores with a knee to the head.

Branton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Korczewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Branton.
Korczewski pushes Branton off looking to stand but Branton dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korczewski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Branton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Branton trying to control the pace.
Branton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Branton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Branton wants to control but Korczewski is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korczewski's head.
Branton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Branton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Korczewski has managed to free his arm - good work.

Branton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Korczewski is just riding it out for now. Branton eventually gives up the hold.
Branton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korczewski's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branton works his foot free and advances to mount.

Branton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Branton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korczewski is bucking up trying to escape but Branton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Branton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Korczewski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Korczewski and Branton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Branton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Korczewski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Branton!
Billy Branton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihailescu Razvan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razvan has chosen Niggas in Paris as his entrance music. Mihailescu Razvan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Clark
vs
Razvan

190 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mihailescu Razvan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razvan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark throws a body punch but Razvan moves out of range.
Razvan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Razvan shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Razvan.
Razvan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Razvan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Razvan tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Razvan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown by Razvan or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark which made him look bad.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Razvan doesn't seem bothered though.
Razvan shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Razvan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthew Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihailescu Razvan.
Clark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Razvan looks winded!
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Razvan's head back.
Clark lands with a big left! Razvan is wobbled badly! Clark comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Razvan to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matthew Clark!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Clark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cirilo Galiei has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Galiei
vs
Morrow

183 cm
27
136 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

160 cm
26
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cirilo Galiei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morrow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galiei on his heels. He'll look to pass Galiei's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrow advances to half guard.

Morrow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Morrow decides to stand and escape the position.

Galiei clinches up with Morrow and pushes him back against the cage.
Galiei is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Morrow has picked Galiei up - he's going for a ride! Morrow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Morrow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galiei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrow.
Galiei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrow on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galiei wants to get back to full guard but Morrow has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrow goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galiei turns into him and now he's in Morrow's guard.
Galiei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Morrow is looking for a triangle but Galiei pushes his legs off easily.
Morrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Galiei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Morrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galiei defends well.
Morrow trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galiei is aware though and is defending well.

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

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

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

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

Morrow looking for a guillotine here but Galiei defends easily.
Morrow is trying to keep Galiei in close.

Morrow pushes Galiei off and scrambles back to his feet.

Morrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrow is looking for a kimura here.
Galiei is refusing to be controlled, as Morrow sits in half guard.

Morrow is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leslie Morrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Galiei moves out of range as Morrow strikes.

Galiei instigates a clinch.

Morrow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Galiei is trying to keep an underhook but Morrow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Galiei is looking to escape.

Morrow decides to stand up.
Morrow dives in and grabs Galiei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galiei pushes down on Morrow's head and hops out.

Galiei moves into the clinch.

Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galiei closes the distance and pushes Morrow back into the cage.
Galiei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galiei looking to slow down the pace here.

Morrow jumps into guard, dragging Galiei to the mat.

Morrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galiei defends well.
Galiei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Morrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galiei is aware though and is defending well.

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

Morrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrow can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Morrow is looking for a triangle but Galiei pushes his legs off easily.

Morrow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Morrow wriggles free and stands up.

Galiei moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei is pressed up against the cage. Morrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galiei down to the mat. Galiei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morrow shoots in for a double leg but Galiei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cirilo Galiei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Morrow.
Morrow is breathing heavily.

Galiei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrow, pushing him back against the cage.
Galiei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrow is working for takedown but Galiei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Galiei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morrow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Galiei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Galiei tries to throw a body punch but Morrow avoids it by throwing Galiei back against the cage.
Morrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrow fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrow controls his hands.
Morrow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Galiei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morrow wants to take the fight to the mat but Galiei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galiei throws a head punch that misses.
Galiei gets underhooks to prevent Morrow's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrow.
Galiei lands a shoulder strike.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrow controls his hands.
Morrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galiei prevents it.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Galiei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow has Galiei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galiei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galiei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Galiei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Galiei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galiei misses with a body punch.
Galiei can't find room to land a body shot as Morrow controls the action.
Galiei misses with some punches.

Morrow tightens his grip and picks Galiei up, before dumping him to the ground. Galiei manages to land in guard.
Morrow throws an elbow that misses. Galiei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrow's guard. Nice move by Galiei!

Morrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galiei trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Galiei looking to sit in guard and control but Morrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow is stalling in the full guard.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Galiei keeps moving.
Galiei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrow throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow passes into half guard.

Galiei is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrow.
Galiei is trying to stand back up but Morrow is controlling him

Morrow is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Galiei as he works his way to full guard.
Leslie Morrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Galiei keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrow slips nicely into half guard.

Morrow is working for a kimura but Galiei is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leslie Morrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrow seems to be working for a kimura but Galiei defends the submission attempt.
Morrow stalling.
Morrow working Galiei over with strikes.

Morrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galiei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cirilo Galiei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Morrow is working for a kimura but Galiei is defending it quite comfortably.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leslie Morrow!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Ryan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ryan
vs
Short

195 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
156 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Knockout power

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Short!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Short fails in his attempt to clinch.

Short pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Short gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Short misses with an elbow over the top.
Short scores a nice knee to the body.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Short unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short trying to land knees to the body.
Short lands a body shot in the clinch.
Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Short with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Short tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Short with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
Short is leaning against Ryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Short misses with a knee strike.
Short unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Short scores a nice knee to the body.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short trying to land knees to the body.
Short lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Short with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Short trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Short gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Short stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Short with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
Short throws a knee to the head but misses.
Short lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Short crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Short taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Short throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Short.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Short tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Short lands a body shot in the clinch.
Short throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Short lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryan dodges an elbow strike from Short.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Short forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
Short lands an elbow inside.
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Short tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Ryan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Short lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Short dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ryan gets a clinch.
Short stalling against the cage.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Short unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Short slowing the pace effectively.
Short stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Short tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Short lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short misses with a knee strike.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Short unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Short landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Short lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
Short trying to land knees to the body.
Short unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brandon Short seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Short misses with a knee strike.
Ryan is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Short lands a knee to the body.
Short lands an elbow inside.
Short slowing the pace effectively.
Short gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short lands a right hand.
Short connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short scores with a knee to the head.

Ryan is rocked!
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Short unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Short lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
Short lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Short lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Short.
Short with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Short with a knee to the head.
Short trying to land knees to the body.
Short throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Short tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Short into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Short.
Short lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Short tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Short avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Short tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Short lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Short with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Short, against the cage.
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!
Short with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Short 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.

Short keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Short doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Short blocks a head kick by Ryan.

Short has managed to clinch.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Short landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Short lands an elbow inside.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Ryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Short has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Short.
Short landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryan letting Short take a breather here.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Short tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Short lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
Short using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short missing with knees to the body.
Short has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Short.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Short lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Short trying to land knees to the body.
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Short pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Short tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Short lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Short.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short scores with a knee to the head.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
Short lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Short lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Short lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Short gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Short gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Knees to the body from Short.
Short lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Short lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan fails to pull guard.
Short tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Short gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Short really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.

Short clinches.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
A knee to the head by Short.
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Short landing knees to the head.
Short is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Short.
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Short pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Short.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Short gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Short.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Short with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Short tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Ryan blocks the elbow strike.
Short throws an elbow that misses.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Short.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.

Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Short throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Short tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Short missing with knees to the body.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Short misses with a knee to the head.
Short with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Short throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Short tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Short throws an elbow but misses.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Ryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Short trying to land knees to the body.
Short gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Short gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Short avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Short dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Short has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Short tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Ryan dodges an elbow strike from Short.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Short is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Short throws an elbow but it misses.
Short lands an elbow inside.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Short.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Short lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Short taking a breather.
Short with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Short.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Short forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Short prevents it.
Short landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Short using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Short obliges.
Short with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Short misses with a knee strike.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Short pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short looks to clinch

and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Short won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Ryan swings around for an armbar but Short sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.

Ryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Short escapes and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Short has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Short clinches with his opponent.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Short.
Short lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Short.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Short tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Matt Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Short lands an elbow inside.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Short won't allow it.
Brandon Short is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Short lands an elbow inside.
Short gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Short throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but Short blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Short.
Short lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Short lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Ryan avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but Short blocks with his arms.
Short unloads a knee to the mid-section.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 44:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Short!
Brandon Short very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.