BFT-424: Shields vs Vimes II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Parvati Mellia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Retired Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mellia comes into the arena with KMA - Pommeja blaring out of the sound system. Sparbot comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter The Ninja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mellia
vs
Sparbot

170 cm
33
171 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

179 cm
40
165 lbs
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Parvati Mellia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Retired Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellia misses with a hook. Sparbot ducked under it nicely.
Parvati Mellia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mellia leaves Sparbot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparbot or perhaps it was just good defense by Mellia, which made it look bad.
Sparbot moves away from the strike by Mellia.
As Mellia backs off Sparbot throws a huge counter combo but Mellia manages to avoid it all.

Sparbot clinches.
Mellia stalls.
Mellia misses with some punches.
Mellia tries to throw a body punch but Sparbot avoids it by throwing Mellia back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mellia avoids it.
Mellia tries to throw a body punch but Sparbot avoids it by throwing Mellia back against the cage.
Sparbot is working for takedown but Mellia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parvati Mellia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot.
Mellia misses with a body punch.
Mellia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mellia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot takes a shot to the head.
Mellia effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Sparbot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mellia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sparbot slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sparbot trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sparbot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mellia doesn't escape.

Sparbot is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mellia reverses the position brilliantly into Sparbot's guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mellia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparbot working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sparbot is working an open guard so Mellia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mellia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sparbot moves in looking to clinch but Mellia pushes him off.
Mellia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sparbot fails with the takedown.
Mellia works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparbot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mellia sprawls well initially but Sparbot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mellia kicks Sparbot off and gets back to his feet.
Mellia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sparbot shoots for a takedown but Mellia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mellia misses the target.
Mellia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sparbot momentarily.
Sparbot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mellia defends well and Sparbot ends up having to push Mellia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mellia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mellia stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparbot. Sparbot gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mellia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Mellia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparbot doesn't seem phased though.
Mellia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Sparbot moves into the clinch successfully.
Mellia swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellia lands a left hand.
Mellia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mellia has Sparbot pressed against the cage, preventing Sparbot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mellia digs a right hand into Sparbot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sparbot's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mellia as Sparbot tries to tie him up.
Mellia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mellia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sparbot is looking to break free of the clinch but Mellia has double underhooks.
Mellia stalling the fight.
Mellia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mellia has Sparbot pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sparbot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parvati Mellia 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.

Mellia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparbot.
Mellia throws a nice looking combination but Sparbot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sparbot shoots in but Mellia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparbot shoots for a takedown but Mellia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parvati Mellia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot.
Mellia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparbot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mellia is fending him off so far but Sparbot persists. Nope, Mellia circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mellia throws out a loose jab but Sparbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparbot misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mellia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparbot tries to clinch up but Mellia circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Mellia.
Sparbot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mellia is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot sizes up Mellia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sparbot scoring well with a low kick there.
Sparbot goes for a double leg but Mellia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mellia continues to drive forward.
Parvati Mellia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Mellia blocks the low kick.
Sparbot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparbot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Mellia counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Mellia misses.
Sparbot walks into a straight right hand from Mellia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mellia.
Sparbot slips under a jab from Mellia.
Sparbot tries to counter with a clinch but Mellia shakes him off and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot tries to clinch there but Mellia circles away.
Mellia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mellia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mellia lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mellia rushes Sparbot and presses him up against the cage.
Sparbot is trying to pull guard but Mellia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sparbot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mellia to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Mellia.
Mellia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sparbot tries to score a body lock takedown but Mellia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparbot is trying to force a seperation but Mellia has the dominant position.
Mellia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparbot can do to turn this around?
Mellia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparbot's elbow.
Sparbot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mellia is defending well.
Sparbot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellia scores with a shoulder strike.
Mellia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mellia tries to stall but Sparbot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sparbot jumps guard but Mellia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mellia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sparbot blocks an uppercut.
Sparbot stalling in the clinch but Mellia improves position.
Parvati Mellia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mellia is trying to stall.
Sparbot takes a shot to the head.
Come on Sparbot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sparbot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mellia to keep the fight standing.
Mellia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sparbot breaks from the clinch.
Sparbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Mellia circles away.
Sparbot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mellia defends it nicely.
Sparbot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Mellia scores with a four punch combination!
Sparbot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mellia throws a big shot that misses.
Mellia's corner calls for a 1-2. Mellia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mellia scores with a body shot.
Sparbot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mellia misses with an uppercut.
Sparbot fails with the takedown
and Mellia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parvati Mellia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Mellia.

Sparbot is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Mellia connects with a single shot there.
Sparbot is still on wobbly legs! Can Mellia finish him?
Sparbot walks straight into a right hand from Mellia - that's dropped him! Mellia jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sparbot from any more punishment! Sparbot complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Parvati Mellia!
Parvati Mellia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is Jumpman-Drake. A fine choice. Magnus Svensson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

James
vs
Svensson

188 cm
24
212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

191 cm
27
210 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Magnus Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James leaves Svensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

James has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Svensson goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries for a takedown but Svensson manages to get underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that James has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James is trying to drag Svensson to the mat but Svensson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Svensson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Svensson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Svensson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Svensson goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Svensson.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Svensson. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.

Svensson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
James controls Svensson momentarily but Svensson frees himself.
James keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Svensson is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Svensson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Svensson controlling the action here.
James controlling the position for now.
Svensson controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Svensson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Svensson wants to take James's back here but James is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Svensson is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Svensson is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Svensson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Svensson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Svensson tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Svensson dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Svensson's head and hops out.
James is looking to counter punch.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Svensson.
Nice body kick from James.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Svensson's head and hops out.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svensson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svensson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svensson but Svensson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svensson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svensson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svensson manages to circle out of the way.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

James closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James slowing the pace effectively.
Svensson is looking for a takedown.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Svensson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svensson has his back to the cage.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svensson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alex James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Svensson fails with the takedown.
Svensson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James shoots in for a double leg but Svensson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Svensson. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Svensson tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James tries to counter by clinching up but Svensson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a body kick that misses.
Svensson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Svensson feints the counter takedown.
Svensson fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex James is winning the standup battle so far.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Svensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

James clinches with his opponent.

James has picked Svensson up - he's going for a ride! James dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Svensson wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.

James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svensson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson manages to get to full guard.
Svensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Svensson trying to control the position here.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James postures up.
James won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex James dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Svensson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Svensson shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Svensson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Svensson.

Svensson gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Svensson trying to stall but James improves his position.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James looking for a takedown.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Svensson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Svensson as James tries to tie him up.

James has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Svensson is trying to keep an underhook but James manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Svensson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James lands strikes from half guard.
Svensson manages to get to full guard.

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

James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Svensson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Svensson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Svensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Svensson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James feinted with a counter takedown.
James tried to score with a low kick but Svensson checks it.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Svensson fails to land the takedown.
Svensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.

James gets the takedown into side control.

James goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Svensson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for James but great work by Svensson.
Svensson controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex James!
In his post fight interview, Alex James started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkiä has chosen Thergothon - Elemental as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kothciushco
vs
Sirkiä

200 cm
33
250 lbs
16 - 22 - 0

178 cm
37
230 lbs
34 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Sirkiä!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kothciushco swinging wildly here.
Sirkiä throws a right hand that Kothciushco ducks under and follows up with a left that Kothciushco also avoids with ease.
Kothciushco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kothciushco lands a jab.
Sirkiä ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sirkiä lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kothciushco circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirkiä. Kothciushco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirkiä misses with a body shot.
Sirkiä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kothciushco.
A combination from Sirkiä does no damage.
Sirkiä looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kothciushco, right into the meat.
Kothciushco dips to his left and cracks Sirkiä with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kothciushco throws a right and a left that Sirkiä avoids nicely.
Sirkiä moves out of range of the body kick from Kothciushco.
Sirkiä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco scores with a jab to the head.
Sirkiä fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kothciushco lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kothciushco fails to land.
Sirkiä prevents a body shot from Kothciushco.
Sirkiä takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kothciushco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kothciushco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kothciushco throws a head punch that misses.
Sirkiä looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kothciushco can't find room to land a body shot as Sirkiä controls the action.
Kothciushco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kothciushco tries to land knees in the clinch but Sirkiä avoids the damage to the body.
Kothciushco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kothciushco slowing the pace effectively.
Sirkiä blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirkiä.
Kothciushco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirkiä taking a breather.

Sirkiä escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kothciushco throws a wild body kick that Sirkiä sees coming a mile off.
Sirkiä appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirkiä looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kothciushco moves into the clinch successfully.
Kothciushco is struggling to control the position.
Sirkiä blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kothciushco misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirkiä blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kothciushco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirkiä backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kothciushco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kothciushco swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirkiä uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirkiä blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kothciushco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kothciushco misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kothciushco fails to land.
Kothciushco misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirkiä wants to break free but Kothciushco has control.
Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Kothciushco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kothciushco punishes Sirkiä's body with a nice straight punch.
Kothciushco misses with a double jab
and Sirkiä counters with a left and a right that stings Kothciushco.
Sirkiä closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kothciushco slips a jab and a cross from Sirkiä.
Sirkiä throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kothciushco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirkiä ducks under a wild hook from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco tries to clinch up but Sirkiä circles away and keeps his distance.
Sirkiä now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kothciushco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kothciushco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Sirkiä.
Sirkiä takes one on the button.
Kothciushco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkiä takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kothciushco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirkiä can do to turn this around?
Kothciushco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirkiä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kothciushco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sirkiä misses with a wild body shot.
Kothciushco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirkiä.
No joy there for Kothciushco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirkiä misses with a wild combination.
It looks like Kothciushco has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sirkiä takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirkiä takes a swing at Kothciushco's ribcage but misses.
Kothciushco misses with a body shot.
Sirkiä throws a jab when Kothciushco was well out of range.
Kothciushco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kothciushco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kothciushco wants to land a leg kick but Sirkiä is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä throws a body punch but Kothciushco moves out of range.
No joy there for Kothciushco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirkiä misses with a left hand
and Kothciushco counters with a low kick, right behind Sirkiä 's knee.
Kothciushco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sirkiä as he avoids it easily.
Sirkiä closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kothciushco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kothciushco duly obliges.
Kothciushco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sirkiä looks to throw the jab but Kothciushco is out of range.
Kothciushco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kothciushco throws a shot from downtown. Sirkiä moves away and avoids it.
Kothciushco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirkiä is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kothciushco rather than just go for the knockout.
Sirkiä misses with a straight left.
Sirkiä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirkiä swings for the body but Kothciushco moves out of range.
Kothciushco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirkiä.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sirkiä, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirkiä dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Kothciushco.
Sirkiä takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sirkiä throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kothciushco's corner calls for a 1-2. Kothciushco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sirkiä throws a body punch but Kothciushco moves out of range.
Kothciushco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sirkiä.
Sirkiä gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kothciushco throws a combination that misses
and Sirkiä counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kothciushco works Sirkiä's body with a nice hook.
Kothciushco fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirkiä throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kothciushco moves away from the strike by Sirkiä.
Kothciushco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sirkiä is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sirkiä fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Kothciushco misses its intended target.
Sirkiä unleashes a big counter combination but Kothciushco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Kothciushco.
An attempted straight right counter from Kothciushco misses the target.
Sirkiä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kothciushco was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirkiä.
Kothciushco throws out a powerful jab.
Kothciushco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kothciushco misses with a kick to the body.
Sirkiä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kothciushco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirkiä is out of range.
Kothciushco slips under a jab.
Sirkiä works over Kothciushco's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Kothciushco dominated that second 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!

Sirkiä takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kothciushco catches Sirkiä with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sirkiä throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kothciushco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sirkiä dodges the punch combination from Kothciushco.
It seemed like Sirkiä was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kothciushco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirkiä connects with a body shot that sends Kothciushco's belly button to the back.

Kothciushco moves into the clinch successfully.
Sirkiä drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kothciushco looking to throw knees to the head but Sirkiä is blocking nicely.
Kothciushco throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirkiä.
Kothciushco keeps control of Sirkiä as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kothciushco is struggling to control the position.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sirkiä blocks an uppercut.
Kothciushco working aggressively here.
Kothciushco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sirkiä avoids it.
Kothciushco throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirkiä.
Sirkiä can't break the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä misses with the combination.
Sirkiä takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirkiä misses with a series of wild punches.
Sirkiä is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Kothciushco.
Sirkiä gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kothciushco.
Sirkiä needs to keep his hands up - Kothciushco had a free shot at his head there.
Kothciushco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirkiä throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kothciushco on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kothciushco loads up on a big right hand but Sirkiä slips the punch.
Kothciushco lands with a straight right. Sirkiä didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kothciushco. That's going to slow Sirkiä down.
Sirkiä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kothciushco was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirkiä.
It looked like Kothciushco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kothciushco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kothciushco connects with a crisp jab.
Sirkiä lands a right hook to the body.
Kothciushco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirkiä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kothciushco misses with a combination
and Sirkiä counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kothciushco avoids the body shot from Sirkiä.
Kothciushco with a nice cross.
Sirkiä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kothciushco.
Sirkiä has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kothciushco, right into the meat.
Sirkiä on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sirkiä misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirkiä misses with a double jab.
Kothciushco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kothciushco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sirkiä drops his hands momentarily and Kothciushco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kothciushco jabs Sirkiä right on the nose. Sirkiä blinks but takes it well.
Kothciushco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kothciushco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirkiä lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kothciushco throws a nice looking combination but Sirkiä bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niko Sirkiä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kothciushco slips under a jab from Sirkiä.
It looked like Kothciushco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kothciushco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sirkiä looks to land a right hand but Kothciushco moved out of range.
Sirkiä walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sirkiä connects with a body shot.
Sirkiä fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirkiä's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kothciushco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sirkiä scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Kothciushco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kothciushco 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Kothciushco!
The defeated Niko Sirkiä had this to say: '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.

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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davy Vosne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vosne
vs
Moo

183 cm
26
181 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
32
175 lbs
17 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davy Vosne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vosne lands a jab to the head.
Moo tries to bum rush Vosne with a series of wild strikes but Vosne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vosne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Moo counters with a single leg into guard. Vosne didn't expect that.
Moo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vosne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vosne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vosne working a defensive guard here.

Vosne working for a triangle but Moo defends it easily.

Moo stands up from Vosne's guard - Moo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vosne throws a jab when Moo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vosne misses with a few strikes there.
Moo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Moo closes the distance and clinches.
Vosne tries a body shot but Moo blocks it.
Moo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Moo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vosne defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vosne throws a big right hand that misses.
Vosne is working Moo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vosne controls the pace.

Moo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vosne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vosne trying to control but Moo is working from the bottom.
Vosne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vosne trying to control the position from guard on top but Moo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vosne defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vosne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vosne wants to control from the top but Moo keeps moving.
Moo is trying to keep Vosne in close.
Vosne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vosne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vosne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moo wants to sweep but no luck.
Vosne stands up over Moo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vosne is in close to Moo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo has momentary wrist control but Vosne slips an elbow through the middle.
Vosne lands a couple of digs.

Moo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vosne trying to control the position from guard on top but Moo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moo working for a triangle but Vosne defends it easily.
Moo keeping full guard, as Vosne tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosne trying to control the position from guard on top but Moo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moo is trying to control the position but Vosne postures up.
Vosne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moo wants to hit a switch here but Vosne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moo there!
Moo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vosne working Moo over with strikes here.
Vosne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vosne trying to control but Moo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vosne stuns Moo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vosne.
A big left from Vosne misses.
Moo staying out of range there.
Vosne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vosne throws a combination that misses
and Moo counters with a nice body shot.
Vosne misses the body punch
and Moo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moo avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vosne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vosne takes a swing at Moo's ribcage but misses.
Moo ducks under a wild hook from Vosne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vosne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vosne.
Vosne lands a jab to the head.
Vosne throws an off balance right hand
and Moo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vosne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vosne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vosne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moo.
Moo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vosne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moo is looking for the big counter here.
Vosne misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vosne.
Moo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vosne misses with an uppercut
enabling Moo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vosne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Davy Vosne is winning the standup battle so far.

Moo clinches.
Moo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vosne smiles and moves away.
Vosne misses with an uppercut
and Moo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vosne misses with a left hand
and Moo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mikey Moo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vosne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Moo catches Vosne right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Vosne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vosne misses with a lunging right hand
letting Moo counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Moo. No joy for Vosne on that attempt.
Moo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moo shoots in for a double leg but Vosne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moo moves out of range of the strikes.
Moo cracks Vosne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vosne throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Moo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vosne.
Moo scores with a three punch combo!
Vosne throws a right hand that misses
and Moo counters with a nice uppercut.
Vosne shoots in for a double leg but Moo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Vosne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vosne clinches.
Vosne tries a body shot but Moo blocks it.
Vosne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vosne scores with a shoulder strike.
Moo jumps guard but Vosne stands there with Moo around his waist. Moo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vosne misses with the head strike.

Moo pulls guard effortlessly.

Moo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vosne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vosne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Moo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vosne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Moo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vosne throws a strike but Moo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vosne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moo defends well.
Moo tries to stand but Vosne is controlling from the bottom.
Moo looking to sit in guard and control but Vosne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

A close second round but Mikey Moo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.

Vosne throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Moo to counter with a crisp jab.
Moo slips a jab from Vosne.
Moo shoots in but Vosne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vosne misses with a right hand
and Moo counters with a left to the body.
Vosne scores with a nice strike.
Vosne doesn't manage to clinch there - Moo circles away.
Vosne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Vosne.
Vosne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moo ducks under a wild hook from Vosne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vosne scores with a hook.
Vosne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vosne misses with a straight right.
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!
Moo tries for a takedown but Vosne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo blocks a jab.
Moo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Moo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vosne takes a shot to the head.
Vosne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davy Vosne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Moo.
Vosne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moo is trying to pull guard but Vosne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vosne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vosne can't find room to land a body shot as Moo controls the action.
Moo tries to pull guard but Vosne forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vosne misses with the head strike.
Vosne tries to throw a body punch but Moo avoids it by throwing Vosne back against the cage.
Vosne gets underhooks to prevent Moo's takedown attempt.

Vosne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moo feints a jab promting Vosne to slip. Moo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vosne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vosne. Vosne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moo avoids the body shot from Vosne.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moo! But no joy.
Vosne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vosne looks to land a right hand but Moo moved out of range.
Moo is looking for the big counter here.
Vosne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Moo forces Vosne back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vosne misses with a punch to the body.
Vosne lands a body punch.
Moo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vosne walks away with a smile on his face. Moo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vosne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vosne somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vosne misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Moo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Vosne closes the distance and clinches.
Vosne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moos head.

Moo gets control of Vosne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Moo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vosne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vosne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vosne is in close to Moo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moo tries to strike from the bottom.
Vosne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moo's head.
Vosne is working Moo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vosne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Moo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vosne distracts Moo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Moo is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosne lands a couple of digs.
Moo is still in real trouble! Can Vosne finish him?
Vosne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moo's head.
Vosne is in close to Moo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vosne postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Moo covers up, he's hurt! Vosne keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Vosne and the ref steps in to end the fight! Vosne can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davy Vosne!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Wildboy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dufva
vs
Scott

189 cm
36
177 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

185 cm
41
198 lbs
35 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

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 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Dufva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufva throws a series of strikes that have Scott backpedaling.

It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dufva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dufva's guard.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dufva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dufva can't do much from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Scott working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Dufva is defending well.
Dufva holds on to Scott's head and controls the position momentarily.

Scott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dufva is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Dufva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufva keeping his opponent close.

Scott is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dufva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Scott gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dufva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Scott lets go of the hold and Dufva can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Scott!
An out of breath Maximus Scott 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Death to the apple gerls. Kochanowski has chosen Sting Of The Bumblebee as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bronson
vs
Kochanowski

176 cm
43
183 lbs
38 - 23 - 0

178 cm
45
165 lbs
30 - 41 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Tokyo United Fightwear
MayheM sportswear

GREEN!160

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 38 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kochanowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Kochanowski tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kochanowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kochanowski slips under a jab from Bronson.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Bronson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochanowski cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bronson throws a jab when Kochanowski was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson thumps Kochanowski with a low kick.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Kochanowski moves away and avoids it.
Kochanowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Kochanowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
A big right from Bronson misses.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kochanowski.
Bronson throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson lands with a cross.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Kochanowski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kochanowski wants to clinch but Bronson slips to the side
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Kochanowski with an uppercut!
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kochanowski throws a front kick aimed at Bronson's knee but Bronson avoids it well.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Kochanowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Kochanowski's head but Kochanowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kochanowski connects with a looping right hand.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kochanowski.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Kochanowski's head but Kochanowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kochanowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Kochanowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kochanowski.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Kochanowski looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Kochanowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kochanowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Kochanowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Bronson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Kochanowski backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kochanowski moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Kochanowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson needs to keep his hands up - Kochanowski had a free shot at his head there.
Kochanowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson tries to land a leg kick but Kochanowski saw it coming and moves away.
Kochanowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws the left hand but Kochanowski avoids the punch easily.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Kochanowski moved away.

Kochanowski clinches.
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!
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bronson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bronson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow.
Kochanowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Bronson is working Kochanowski over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kochanowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kochanowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
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 Charles Bronson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kochanowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
Kochanowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.
Kochanowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kochanowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Kochanowski misses with a looping left.
Bronson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bronson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronson throws an off balance right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kochanowski misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kochanowski in his tracks.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Kochanowski is predictable there
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kochanowski on the side of the head.
Kochanowski tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bronson works Kochanowski's body with a nice hook.
Bronson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kochanowski in the body.
Bronson throws a low kick but Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Bronson.

Kochanowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bronson tries a body shot but Kochanowski blocks it.
Bronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kochanowski backwards.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kochanowski is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bronson lands a right hand.
Kochanowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Kochanowski's head.
A bit of stalling here from Bronson.
Bronson pressing his opponent against the cage.

Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Charles Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Kochanowski's body. Kochanowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kochanowski is breathing heavily.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kochanowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson throws a pinpoint strike between Kochanowski's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kochanowski crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bronson scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson very nearly forgot to thank Tokyo United Fightwear 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Martin
vs
El Toro

190 cm
36
185 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

178 cm
33
196 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
El Toro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Martin's head coaches at K.O. Koala's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Toro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Julio El Toro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Toro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
El Toro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio El Toro.
El Toro walks straight into a right hand from Martin - that's dropped him! Martin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save El Toro from any more punishment! El Toro complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carter Martin!
A victorious Carter Martin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Warriors of the World. Brock Lesnar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lesnar
vs
Julius Caesar

191 cm
33
265 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

200 cm
37
290 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaius Julius Caesar !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar wants to clinch but Lesnar slips to the side

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Caesar won't be happy with that.
Lesnar looks up at the clock and then as Caesar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lesnar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Caesar tries to escape but Lesnar is in control.
Lesnar working the ground and pound but Caesar is defending the strikes.
Lesnar is putting a hurting on Caesar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Caesar struggling a bit here.
Lesnar in side control, throwing shots but Caesar defends.
Caesar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been hearing that Lesnar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Caesar striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Caesar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Caesar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lesnar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar is looking to reverse the position.
Caesar is trying to buck Lesnar off.
Lesnar landing a few strikes.
Lesnar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Caesar is avoiding damage well.
Lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom here.
Caesar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lesnar is working Caesar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caesar keeps working.
Caesar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesnar has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing strikes.
Caesar struggling a bit here.
Lesnar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Caesar is avoiding damage well.
Lesnar wants to control but Caesar is keeping him busy.

Lesnar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lesnar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caesar tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Caesar 's temple.
Caesar struggling a bit here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lesnar working away.
Caesar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lesnar 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.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom here.
Lesnar lands some shots froms side control.
Lesnar working the body and head with strikes.
Caesar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caesar tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Caesar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caesar .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Caesar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caesar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Caesar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Caesar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caesar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Caesar is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar landing strikes.
Caesar tries to escape but Lesnar is in control.
Lesnar wants to control but Caesar is keeping him busy.
Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Lesnar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Caesar sneaks out the side door and pushes Lesnar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Caesar doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Caesar sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.
Caesar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Caesar avoids it well and moves away.

Caesar rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the cage.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caesar has Lesnar pushed against the cage.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Caesar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lesnar walks into a straight right hand from Caesar .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caesar clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caesar .
Caesar digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Caesar lands with a short shot to the head.
Caesar misses with some punches.
Caesar prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Caesar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar misses with the head strike.
Caesar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Caesar gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar working aggressively here.
Caesar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Lesnar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lesnar wants to control but Caesar is keeping him busy.
Caesar struggling a bit here.
Lesnar wants to control but Caesar is keeping him busy.
Lesnar prevents Caesar from escaping the position.
Caesar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caesar keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws an elbow but Caesar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Caesar taking punishment in the form of punches.

Lesnar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caesar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lesnar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lesnar avoids the attempt from Caesar to control.
Lesnar with a couple of short strikes.
Lesnar won't let Caesar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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 Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Caesar . Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Caesar is quick to defend against it.

Caesar pushes Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Caesar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Caesar manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Caesar fails to land.
Caesar looking to stall.

Caesar breaks the clinch.
Caesar wants to clinch.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Caesar avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Caesar closes the distance and pushes Lesnar back into the cage.
Gaius Julius Caesar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Caesar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lesnar jumps guard but Caesar stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.

Lesnar lands a takedown into guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Caesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caesar has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Lesnar postures up in Caesar 's guard and throws a big left but Caesar blocks it.
Caesar wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Gaius Julius Caesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is pushing down on Caesar 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caesar is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Caesar manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Caesar moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar misses with some punches.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lesnar.
Caesar misses with some punches.
Caesar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lesnar.
Caesar throws a head punch that misses.

Lesnar jumps guard.

Lesnar looking for a guillotine here but Caesar defends easily.
Caesar trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar has his foot on Caesar 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caesar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.

Lesnar looking for a guillotine here but Caesar defends easily.
Caesar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caesar connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caesar 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Caesar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lesnar has an active guard here but Caesar has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Julius Caesar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesnar 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shields
vs
Vimes

183 cm
38
170 lbs
33 - 25 - 0

175 cm
36
161 lbs
28 - 12 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shields.
Shields moves out of range of the strikes.
Vimes misses with a few strikes there.
Shields feinted with a counter takedown.
Shields avoids the head kick by Vimes.
Vimes tried to score with a low kick but Shields checks it.
Shields keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vimes.
Shields feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Vimes misses its intended target.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Vimes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vimes throws a shot from downtown. Shields moves away and avoids it.
Vimes tries to land a front kick but Shields steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vimes throws a hook but Shields blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Vimes misses.
Vimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vimes is looking to land body kicks.
Vimes looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vimes sprawls and moves away.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vimes throws out the jab.
Vimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Shields.
Vimes throws a low kick, looking for Shields's leg but Shields calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes sizes up Shields with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vimes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samuel Vimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vimes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shields.
Vimes throws a left and a right that both miss

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Vimes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vimes breaks the clinch.
Vimes misses the shot to the body.
Shields takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Vimes misses

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shields trying to control but Vimes is working from the bottom.

Shields drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vimes dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeping full guard, as Vimes tries to pass.
Shields can't keep his opponent in guard - Vimes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vimes wants to pass the guard but Shields is defending well.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Vimes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vimes is working away from the top position though.
Vimes wants to free his trapped foot but Shields is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shields is pressing down on Vimes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Vimes stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Shields looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vimes 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.
Shields trying to control the position.
Vimes stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Vimes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Vimes from controlling successfully.

Vimes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vimes has managed to get both his arms back between Shields's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vimes stays in close to Shields's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy left from Vimes finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Vimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Vimes avoids it well and moves away.
Vimes misses with a double jab

so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shields works over Vimes with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields trying to move into half guard but instead Vimes has managed to sweep!

Vimes trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vimes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shields bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vimes's guard.

Shields controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Vimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields won't allow Vimes to get back to his feet.
Shields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Shields has gone for a leg lock! Vimes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shields's guard.

Shields keeping moving, preventing Vimes from controlling successfully.
Vimes preventing the sweep.
Vimes trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.

Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Vimes is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.

Shields isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vimes stacks Shields on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vimes!
Shields is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Vimes decides to stand back up.
Vimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vimes sprawls and moves away.
Vimes throws a leg kick but Shields moved away.
Vimes swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
A jab from Vimes misses.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shields's sensitive parts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Vimes.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Vimes avoids it well and moves away.
Vimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Vimes is predictable there

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Vimes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Vimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Vimes throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Vimes avoids it well and moves away.
Vimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Shields.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vimes cracks Shields with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Vimes.
Samuel Vimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vimes cracks Shields with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Shields feinted with a counter takedown.
Vimes looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vimes.
Vimes throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Vimes throws a head kick that misses.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Vimes avoids it well and moves away.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vimes throws out the jab.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vimes misses with a hook

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vimes won't be happy with that.

Shields goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vimes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shields but great work by Vimes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vimes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shields to his feet.
Vimes looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vimes sprawls and moves away.
Vimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Shields.
Vimes throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vimes misses the target.
Vimes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shields. Shields circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vimes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vimes swings widly with a right hand

and Shields counters with a takedown into side control.
Shields controls the position.

Shields swings around for an armbar but Vimes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shields's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vimes defends well.

Shields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vimes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shields's guard.
Nice strikes from Vimes there.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Samuel Vimes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vimes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields is pressing down on Vimes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Vimes stands and steps away. Shields gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Shields tries to move into range but Vimes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vimes sprawls and moves away.
Vimes throws a body kick that misses

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vimes is looking to stand back up but Shields counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vimes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shields is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shields.
Shields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shields trying to control from Vimes's half guard. Vimes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Vimes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shields moves away from the strike by Vimes.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Vimes is quick to defend against it.
Shields checks a low kick from Vimes.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vimes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shields checks it well.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vimes sprawls and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Shields blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vimes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shields dives into side control.

Vimes is not content to let Shields control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shields throws an elbow but Vimes slips to the side and avoids it well.

Shields is trying to get an arm triangle but Vimes is defending well.
Vimes is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shields misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shields working the strikes but Vimes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shields trying to pass the guard but Vimes defending well.
Shields wants to control but Vimes is keeping him busy.

Vimes is defending against the submission attempts here by Shields.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vimes is trying to stand.
Shields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vimes wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shields with the ground and pound but Vimes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Vimes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Shields throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vimes escapes and throws Shields's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vimes wants to control for a moment but Shields uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jake Shields will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vimes scores with a nice body kick.
Samuel Vimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shields.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vimes misses the shot to the body.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vimes throws a leg kick that is checked

and Shields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Vimes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shields is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vimes misses with a body punch.
Vimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shields.
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.

Shields jumps guard and drags Vimes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is not content to let Vimes control the position.
Shields trying to remain calm as Vimes controls from the top position.
Vimes in side control, throwing shots but Shields defends.
Vimes is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields tries to bench press Vimes off him but Vimes keeps the position.
Vimes controls the position.
Vimes working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vimes trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields is looking to regain half guard here but Vimes keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields struggling a bit here.
Shields manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shields gets full guard.
Vimes trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Vimes pushes down on Shields's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Shields looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away.
Vimes stalling away here and it's allowed Shields to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Shields looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vimes passes into half guard.

Vimes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A swing and a miss from Vimes.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Vimes avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vimes works the jab nicely.
Vimes cracks the inside of Shields's front leg.
Vimes scores with a punch to the head.
Vimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shields keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vimes.
A low kick from Vimes is predictable there

and Shields decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vimes's guard.
Shields wants to control from the top but Vimes keeps moving.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Vimes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jake Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vimes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Vimes!
Samuel Vimes is the new lightweight champion!
Samuel Vimes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hilo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

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RATING
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