NWO 114 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Diggler
vs
MacLain

184 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

174 cm
31
169 lbs
12 - 15 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Shane MacLain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler moves out of range of the body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

MacLain decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diggler 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.
MacLain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Diggler drops back looking for a leg! MacLain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacLain manages to kick Diggler off! Diggler jumps back into MacLain's guard.
Diggler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacLain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLain wants to stand and escape but Diggler is having none of it.
Diggler wants to control from the top but MacLain keeps moving.
Diggler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacLain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derk Diggler.
MacLain darts in looking for a takedown but Diggler gets double underhooks and turns MacLain into the cage.
Diggler gets underhooks to prevent MacLain's takedown attempt.

MacLain breaks the clinch.
Diggler goes for a double leg but MacLain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacLain continues to drive forward.
Diggler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLain just stands there and leans against the cage.

MacLain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacLain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

Diggler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Diggler gets a double leg takedown into MacLain's guard.
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.
Diggler wants to control from the top but MacLain keeps moving.

Diggler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacLain, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Diggler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Diggler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacLain, who protects the arm well.
MacLain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diggler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diggler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Diggler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacLain has escaped the position, nice work there.

Diggler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacLain has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacLain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Diggler is working to tighten is grip on MacLain's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. MacLain has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Diggler is really squeezing tight and eventually MacLain passes out! Diggler breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derk Diggler!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Mityou (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.

Johnson
vs
Mityou

170 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Sydney BEAST Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mityou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mityou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mityou .
Mityou misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mityou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Mityou , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mityou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.

Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mityou some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
Mityou tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Mityou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mityou gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is thwarting Mityou 's attempts to control the position.
Mityou tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Mityou is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mityou tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Mityou .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mityou is defended easily by Johnson.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Mityou .
Mityou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mityou wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Mityou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.

Mityou moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mityou .
Mityou prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Mityou tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Mityou 's ribcage. Mityou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mityou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mityou prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mityou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 John Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mityou trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Mityou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Mityou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mityou keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Mityou throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Mityou thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mityou avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mityou keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mityou .
Mityou biding his time, controlling Johnson.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
John Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to hold on but Mityou postures up.
Mityou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mityou looking to ground and pound but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Mityou trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson can't escape the position.
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!
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Mityou looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou controlling his opponent.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Mityou is having none of it.
Mityou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Mityou looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Mityou avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Mityou isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mityou .
Johnson controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sub Mityou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mityou tries to clinch up.
Mityou throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mityou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson leaves Mityou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Mityou fails with the takedown

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mityou 's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mityou has wrist control.
Mityou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mityou manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mityou fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mityou 's half guard.
Mityou won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Mityou has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mityou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mityou .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mityou wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Mityou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson controls Mityou momentarily but Mityou frees himself.
Mityou is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson controls Mityou momentarily but Mityou frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Mityou dives into side control.
Johnson stops Mityou from passing to mount.

Mityou tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control Mityou 's posture but Mityou avoids it.
Johnson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
John Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sydney BEAST Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bean's entrance music is Real American. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bean
vs
Cooper

181 cm
24
300 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
4 - 19 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cooper drives through with a takedown into Bean's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Cooper content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bean has locked up a guillotine! Bean's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cooper is holding on here and Bean must be using up a lot of energy. Cooper has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bean gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Butter Bean!
Butter Bean managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160, into his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Michaels
vs
Ferguson

174 cm
26
135 lbs
33 - 7 - 0

165 cm
30
128 lbs
23 - 24 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Merciless Gladiators

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 33 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferguson instigates a clinch.

Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Michaels connects with a right hand. Ferguson shakes it off.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Ferguson is rocked!
Michaels is stalking Ferguson. Ferguson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Michaels, and it's lights out! Ferguson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Michaels!
After the big win, Shawn Michaels made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors New World Order Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jacobs
vs
Cuaresma Iiii

172 cm
23
140 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

160 cm
21
140 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Rush Supplements 160Q
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuaresma Iiii has time to react.
Jacobs scores with a nice strike.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Cuaresma Iiii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.

Cuaresma Iiii has managed to clinch.

Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs dives in for a single leg takedown but Cuaresma Iiii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jacobs breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs connects with a high kick.
Cuaresma Iiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobs has time to react.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Jacobs connects with a knee to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jacobs!

It looks like Pol Cuaresma Iiii has been cut.
Jacobs connects with a body shot.
Jacobs lands with a cross.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacobs with a nice cross.
Jacobs dips to his left and cracks Cuaresma Iiii with an uppercut!
Jacobs scores with a punch to the head.

Cuaresma Iiii is rocked!
Jacobs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peter Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cuaresma Iiii! Jacobs dives in looking to finish! Cuaresma Iiii is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Jacobs!
Peter Jacobs retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Peter Jacobs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pol Cuaresma Iiii stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll go Fuck your sister, mother and your grand mother'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Bangarang . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Machine
vs
Belcher

190 cm
26
165 lbs
30 - 9 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Belcher which made him look bad.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belcher swivels and escapes.
Belcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.

Belcher has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Belcher is trying to break the clinch but Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belcher after a bit of a struggle.

Belcher breaks the clinch.
Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Belcher.

Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Belcher is trying to maintain the position but Machine is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine slips a nice elbow through Belcher's hands, connecting with Belcher's forehead.
Belcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
Belcher pushes Machine off looking to stand but Machine dives back in and keeps control.

Belcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Machine 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher wants to get back to his feet.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine prevents Belcher from improving his position.
Machine is thwarting Belcher's attempts to control the position.

Machine seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Belcher has recovered full guard.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belcher has his hands on Machine's head, controlling the position.

Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belcher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Belcher in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardio Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belcher throws a series of punches but Machine moves out of range.
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine fails with the takedown.
A jab from Belcher misses.
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Belcher which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Belcher as Machine shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Belcher.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belcher lands a really nice looking cross but Machine seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine shoots in for a double leg but Belcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belcher Rushes Machine and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Machine is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Belcher Piles on the pressure and Machine crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Belcher!
Bob Belcher is the new lightweight champion!
Bob Belcher was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.