gc59 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Zumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeung has chosen Fluffy as his entrance music. Derrick Yeung 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!

Zumo
vs
Yeung

182 cm
25
160 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

175 cm
25
144 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

GREEN!160

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Zumo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derrick Yeung!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Zumo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yeung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yeung has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yeung moves forwards but Zumo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yeung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeung misses with the combination.
Zumo tries to counter with a takedown but Yeung is quick to defend against it.
Yeung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zumo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeung throws a series of punches but Zumo moves out of range.
Zumo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yeung misses with a double jab.
Zumo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zumo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Zumo coming out on top.
Zumo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yeung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zumo scores with a jab. Yeung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yeung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zumo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yeung throws a nice looking combination but Zumo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zumo avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zumo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zumo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Zumo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yeung doesn't seem phased though.
Derrick Yeung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeung walks into a jab.
Yeung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yeung moves forwards but Zumo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zumo throws a shot from downtown. Yeung moves away and avoids it.
Yeung slips under a jab from Zumo.
A punch combination from Yeung misses.
Zumo throws a right hand that misses
and Yeung counters with a left and a right that stings Zumo.
Zumo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Zumo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zumo trying to control but Yeung is working from the bottom.
Yeung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zumo with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung trying to control the position.
Yeung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zumo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zumo distracts Yeung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zumo stands up over Yeung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zumo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zumo throws a big right hand that misses.
Zumo postures up.
Zumo landing with the ground and pound.
Zumo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yeung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zumo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zumo wants to pass the guard but Yeung is keeping the position.
Yeung wants to stand but Zumo is controlling the position.
Yeung working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zumo is in close to Yeung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zumo lands a couple of elbows.
Zumo lands a couple of elbows.
Yeung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yeung has momentary wrist control but Zumo slips an elbow through the middle.
Zumo chips away with some ground and pound.
Zumo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeung working a defensive guard but Zumo passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zumo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zumo 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.
Yeung is trying to stand up here but Zumo is controlling him well.
Yeung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zumo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zumo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Yeung is rocked!
Zumo prevents Yeung from standing back up.
Yeung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zumo.
Yeung keeping control of the position.
Zumo working over Yeung with some ground and pound. Yeung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Zumo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zumo is nestled in close to Yeung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zumo drops an elbow to the side of Yeung's head.
Yeung is still in real trouble! Can Zumo finish him?
Zumo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Zumo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yeung seems to have recovered his senses.
Zumo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yeung avoids it really well and circles away.
Yeung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yeung slips a jab from Zumo.
Jeff Zumo is winning the standup battle so far.
Yeung jabs Zumo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Yeung.
Yeung tries to bum rush Zumo with a series of wild strikes but Zumo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zumo shoots in for a takedown but Yeung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zumo scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Yeung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zumo.
Yeung walks into a jab.
Yeung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zumo cracks Yeung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Zumo scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung misses with a straight right.
Zumo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yeung misses with a few strikes there.
Zumo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yeung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Yeung. Those never looked like landing.
Derrick Yeung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yeung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zumo.
Yeung throws out a counter right but Zumo avoids it with no problem.
Yeung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zumo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Zumo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yeung!
Yeung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zumo lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zumo working the head and body with strikes.
Zumo scoring with punches and elbows.
Zumo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yeung can do to turn this around?
Zumo cracks Yeung with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zumo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Yeung is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zumo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Zumo!
An out of breath Jeff Zumo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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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 Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saracen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jiizu Okunaba
vs
Smith

185 cm
24
184 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

190 cm
28
184 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KaotiK
Perkele!

Spartan Nutrition

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Saracen Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a kick to the body.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okunaba to the mat! Okunaba manages to get full guard.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okunaba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Okunaba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith cracks Okunaba with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Okunaba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Okunaba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Okunaba has worked his arm free - good work by Okunaba!
Okunaba gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba is working to get back to half guard.
Okunaba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okunaba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is thwarting Okunaba's attempts to control the position.
Okunaba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okunaba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okunaba is trying to control but can't.

That's four 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.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Okunaba punching from the bottom.
Smith is nestled in close to Okunaba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Okunaba wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okunaba has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saracen Smith 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.

Okunaba shoots in but no luck this time.
Okunaba throws an off balance right hand

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Okunaba is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Okunaba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saracen Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okunaba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Okunaba is rocked!
Smith content just to control the position here.
Oh Okunaba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okunaba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Okunaba seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith wants to control but instead Okunaba manages to regain half guard.
Okunaba is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okunaba's head.

Okunaba is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okunaba!
Okunaba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Okunaba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith lands a big shot to the head and Okunaba winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Saracen Smith!
A relieved looking Saracen Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Blennerhassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gunn
vs
Blennerhassett

165 cm
23
154 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

172 cm
28
154 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scot Blennerhassett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Blennerhassett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blennerhassett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Blennerhassett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Blennerhassett has managed to clinch.
Blennerhassett blocking some punches.
Blennerhassett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blennerhassett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gunn.
Gunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blennerhassett pulls his leg out and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.

Blennerhassett has managed to clinch.
Blennerhassett misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunn.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn being controlled against the cage.
Blennerhassett misses with the head strike.
A short right from Gunn on the inside.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Blennerhassett misses with the head strike.
Blennerhassett lands a right hand.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Blennerhassett.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Blennerhassett fails to land.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Blennerhassett.
Gunn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blennerhassett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blennerhassett misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett blocks an uppercut.
Blennerhassett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blennerhassett scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Blennerhassett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blennerhassett struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Blennerhassett controls his hands.
Blennerhassett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blennerhassett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blennerhassett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blennerhassett is looking to control Gunn's arms but Gunn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blennerhassett has his back to the cage.
Gunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Blennerhassett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blennerhassett fails to land.
Gunn blocking some punches.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blennerhassett backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
Blennerhassett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Blennerhassett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blennerhassett struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blennerhassett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blennerhassett working aggressively here.
A short left from Blennerhassett.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blennerhassett tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blennerhassett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blennerhassett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn misses with some punches.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Blennerhassett is rocked!
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blennerhassett is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Blennerhassett blocks an uppercut.
Blennerhassett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Blennerhassett misses with some punches.

Gunn has hold of one of Blennerhassett's legs. Blennerhassett is fighting the takedown attempt but Gunn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gunn loads up on a big left hand. Blennerhassett felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gunn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Blennerhassett can't hide his disappointment, as Gunn celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Gunn!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Gunn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Clegane
vs
Thoreson

199 cm
29
281 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
302 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Bullet Proof System

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Clegane's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clegane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thoreson's calf.

Thoreson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thoreson showed some decent athleticism there.
Thoreson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thoreson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clegane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thoreson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clegane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thoreson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thoreson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clegane defending well though.
Thoreson misses with a head shot. Clegane uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thoreson landing with the ground and pound.

Clegane looking for subs off his back but Thoreson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thoreson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is staying active underneath Thoreson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clegane trying to control but Thoreson postures up.
Clegane wants to get back to full guard.
Thoreson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thoreson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clegane defending well though.

Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clegane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clegane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thoreson.

Clegane looking for submissions off his back.
Thoreson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clegane keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson thows a huge punch but Clegane dodges it nicely.

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

Clegane looking for submissions off his back.
Thoreson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thoreson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thoreson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thoreson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Clegane is trying to get back to full guard.
Thoreson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Thoreson wants to work for an arm triangle but Clegane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thoreson trying to mount his opponent but Clegane defends it.
Thoreson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clegane has hold of Thoreson's hands but Thoreson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thoreson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clegane keeps working.
Thoreson is nestled in close to Clegane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Clegane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thoreson wants to clinch up but Clegane keeps it at a distance.
Thoreson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoreson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Thoreson drives through and clinches with Clegane against the cage.
Thoreson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thoreson blocks the elbow strike.
Clegane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thoreson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clegane managing to block the knees to the body from Thoreson.
Thoreson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clegane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoreson tries to pull guard but Clegane won't allow it.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clegane is defending well for now.
Thoreson jumps guard but Clegane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thoreson.
Thoreson fails to pull guard.
Sandor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Clegane lands a right hand.
Clegane scores with a hook to the body.
Thoreson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Clegane manages to break the clinch.
Clegane jabs Thoreson right on the nose. Thoreson blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Clegane.
Thoreson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clegane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Clegane lands a left and a right that send Thoreson crashing to the mat, dazed. Clegane thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clegane fails to land with a series of punches.
Clegane circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Thoreson to the canvas! Thoreson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Clegane keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Clegane!
An out of breath Sandor Clegane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stove is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God will fuck you up. Tarik Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnson
vs
Stove

184 cm
29
155 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

165 cm
27
148 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

MayheM sportswear
Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarik Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Stove!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stove throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stove throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Stove.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Stove dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson throws a leg kick but Stove checks it.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Stove's shoulder, as Stove tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Stove takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stove throws a head kick that misses.
Stove misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Stove scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at H-13 Alpha Elite Training in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Stove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Stove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stove takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stove keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stove wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stove on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Stove controlling the position well.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Stove keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson throws a strike but Stove avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Stove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Johnson trying to strike off his back.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Stove is proving a slippery customer.

Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stove has passed into half guard!
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Stove is controlling well.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stove looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stove blocks the strikes from Johnson.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 Tarik Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stove throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Stove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Stove dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Stove lands a high kick!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Stove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Stove moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Stove moves away from the strike by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Stove tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Stove avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Johnson catches Stove right on the button with a cross.
Stove misses with a double jab.
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 lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Stove sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab when Stove was well out of range.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stove takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Stove throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stove throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stove looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Stove throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Stove pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Stove motions for Johnson to come forward. Stove throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Stove tries a head kick but it misses.
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove misses with a body kick.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stove manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stove has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
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.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Stove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Stove keeps moving.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stove is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working Stove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Stove keeps moving.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Stove pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stove is in guard.

Tarik Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stove won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Stove manages to pass into side control anyway.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control Stove's posture but Stove avoids it.
Johnson tries to buck Stove off but Stove is having none of it.
Stove in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson gets back to half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tarik Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Stove is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a body kick that stops Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses the jab.
Stove scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Stove scores with a body shot.
Stove moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Stove throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Stove finds it's target.
Stove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stove slips under a jab.
Stove moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Stove connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stove plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stove misses with a head kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Stove.
Stove defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Stove throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Stove tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Stove scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson digs a good hook to Stove's body.
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Stove.
Johnson swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stove with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Stove misses with a head kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Stove throws a lazy head kick

and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stove defends it easily.
Johnson looking to control but Stove passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stove pulls his head out easily.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stove pulls his head out easily.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Stove has control of the leg.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson 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.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control but Stove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Stove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stove trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson tries to roll over but Stove keeps him under control.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stove is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Stove throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Stove's leg but Stove calmly moves out of range.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stove.
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Stove's knee but Stove avoids it well.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Stove.
Stove scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stove throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Stove.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove lands with a shot to the body.
Stove throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Stove throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Stove.
Stove bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stove takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stove misses with a body kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stove as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stove on the side of the head.
Stove lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stove manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stove lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stove throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Stove throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stove sprawls and moves away.
Stove throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Stove lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters circling a little - Stove finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Stove.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Stove.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Stove misses with a head kick.
Johnson catches Stove with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Stove's shoulder, as Stove tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarik Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Stove does no damage.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stove slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stove is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Stove circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Stove is out of range.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stove scores with a head kick.
Stove throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Stove avoids nicely.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Stove.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stove throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stove moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Stove avoids them all with ease.
Stove slips a straight right by Johnson.
Stove is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Stove slips under a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stove - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stove. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stove throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Johnson misses.
A head kick misses from Stove.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Stove.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Stove avoids them all with ease.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Stove moves away and avoids it.
Stove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Stove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Stove scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Stove.
Stove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
And Stove responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Stove throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stove throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Stove blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove misses with a wild combination.
Stove tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stove sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stove raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Stove moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Stove.
Stove connects with a high kick.
Johnson tests Stove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Stove moved out of range.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Stove saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stove slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Stove.
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Stove throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Stove looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Stove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stove moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stove moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Stove throws a head kick that misses.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Stove keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johnson has his foot on Stove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stove works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Stove controlling him for the moment.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stove passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stove doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.

Johnson is looking for submissions but instead, Stove has regained full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tarik Johnson.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Tarik Johnson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!