GCF 3 - Confirmation PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gord Birds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten has chosen You Call My Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Birds
vs
Rutten

186 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gord Birds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rutten scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Birds is trying to improve his position.
Rutten tries to stand but Birds is controlling his head.
Rutten just content to control the position.
Birds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rutten is taking a breather. Birds says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Birds is trying to stand.
Rutten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Birds tries to kick Rutten off in order to stand up. Rutten Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rutten throws an elbow but Birds slips to the side and avoids it well.
Birds can't do much from the bottom here.
Birds tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rutten presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rutten wants to control the pace but Birds is squirming around nicely.
Birds can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rutten wants to control the pace but Birds is squirming around nicely.
Birds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rutten unloads with some shots from mount but Birds bucks and avoids them well.
Rutten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Birds is looking to escape.
Birds tries to lock up and control but Rutten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten breaks from Birds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Birds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Birds looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rutten scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rutten doesn't have the hooks in and Birds manages to turn into his guard.
Rutten wants to sweep but no luck.
Birds won't allow Rutten to get back to his feet.
Birds trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birds won't allow Rutten to sweep him here.
Birds wants to stand but Rutten has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Birds looking to pass the guard.
Rutten has his hands on Birds's head, controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rutten throws a head kick but Birds moves out of range.
Birds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Birds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rutten gets full guard.
Rutten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birds trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Birds tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birds trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Birds moves out of range easily.

Birds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rutten throws a big right hand that misses.
Birds trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birds keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten being controlled here momentarily.
Birds wants to stand up but Rutten is controlling him.
Birds trying to strike off his back.
Birds is trying to hold Rutten in close to prevent damage but Rutten has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Birds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Birds lands a few punches from side control.
Birds tries to advance to mount but Rutten instead regains half guard.
Rutten trying to control but Birds postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Birds is taking a breather. Rutten says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Birds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutten is just riding it out for now. Birds eventually gives up the hold.
Birds is looking to advance position but Rutten won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gord Birds dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rutten moves into the clinch.
Birds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutten just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rutten is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Birds can't fight it off and eventually Rutten manages to take the fight to the floor. Birds looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Birds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birds working a defensive guard here.
Birds working a defensive guard but Rutten passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birds is staying active underneath Rutten, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birds is trying to maintain the position but Rutten is very close to passing his half guard.
Rutten works his way into full mount!
Birds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rutten is working for a guillotine from mount but Birds frees his head quite easily.
Rutten tries to control but Birds wriggling away.
Birds wants to control but Rutten is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Birds is working hard here to advance position.
Birds reaches up to try and control the position but Rutten seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Birds rolls and tries to escape and now Rutten has his back!
Rutten trying to control momentarily.
Birds trying to control the action but Rutten just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birds is keeping busy.
Bas Rutten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutten lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Birds hold on?!
Birds can't escape the position.
Rutten loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Birds hold on?

Birds is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rutten gets his way!
Birds tries to roll but Rutten sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Birds looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Rutten wants to control but Birds is keeping busy.
Rutten lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rutten trying to control.
Rutten throwing sloppy strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutten 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Brady
vs
Sutherland

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brady rushes Sutherland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sutherland lands an uppercut.

It looks like Peter Brady has been cut.
Sutherland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brady gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Brady clinches up against the cage.
Sutherland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brady pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brady rushes Sutherland and presses him up against the cage.
Sutherland wants a takedown but no success here.
Peter Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Sutherland.
Sutherland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sutherland lands an elbow inside.
Sutherland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
Sutherland is working for takedown but Brady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brady is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sutherland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brady prevents it.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Sutherland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sutherland is trying to drag Brady to the mat but Brady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sutherland wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady has Sutherland pushed against the cage.
Sutherland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brady pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sutherland looks gassed!

Brady manages to pull guard.

Brady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brady looking to control.
Brady has his hands on Sutherland's head, controlling the position.
Brady controls Sutherland momentarily but Sutherland frees himself.

Brady is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sutherland has his hands clasped together but Brady extends an breaks Sutherland's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Brady.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Brady!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Courture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Soprano struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chuck Courture looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Courture
vs
Soprano

183 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Courture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Courture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soprano sprawls well initially but Courture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Soprano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Courture preventing the sweep.
Courture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Soprano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Courture doesn't defend quickly enough and Soprano has managed to lock this one up! Can Courture escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Soprano on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Soprano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banks
vs
Wolf

189 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leslie Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chuck Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Wolf.
Wolf slips a jab from Banks.
Wolf should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Banks throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolf looks gassed!
Banks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wolf's calf.
Banks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Banks lands a head kick that stumbles Wolf and the fighters go to the mat.

Wolf is rocked!

It looks like Leslie Wolf has been cut.
Banks stands up over Wolf, holding on to his feet. Banks throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Wolf is out cold! Banks lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuck Banks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Baas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Volken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Volken will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Baas
vs
Volken

186 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Baas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Volken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volken shoots for a double leg takedown but Baas sprawls well. He's pushed Volken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Volken scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Volken thows a huge punch but Baas dodges it nicely.
Volken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volken.
Baas is refusing to be controlled, as Volken sits in half guard.
Volken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volken thows a huge punch but Baas dodges it nicely.
Volken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volken tries to close the distance and clinch but Baas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volken shoots in for a double leg but Baas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Baas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Volken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volken gets full guard.
Volken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Volken will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volken thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Baas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Volken trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Volken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volken looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volken is on top in guard.
Volken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baas pulls Volken in close to his closed guard and prevents Volken from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volken tries to free his leg and advance position but Baas is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volken wants to control from the top but Baas keeps moving.
Volken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volken postures up.
Volken throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Volken fails with the takedown

and Baas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baas.
Corey Baas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Volken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baas trying to control the position from guard on top but Volken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baas preventing the sweep.
Volken keeping moving, preventing Baas from controlling successfully.
Baas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volken is not content to let Baas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Volken counters with a takedown into side control.
Volken sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Volken wants to control but Baas is keeping him busy.
Volken is breathing heavily.
Baas dodges the ground and pound from Volken.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volken wants to control but Baas is keeping him busy.
Volken scoring with punches from side control.
Baas dodges the ground and pound from Volken.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Volken stuffs the takedown attempt from Baas. Baas gets slowly back to his feet.
Corey Baas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baas has his takedown stuffed

so Volken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Baas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volken won't allow Baas to sweep him here.
Darren Volken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volken throws a big right hand that misses.
Volken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volken throws a strike but Baas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Volken trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volken keeping moving, preventing Baas from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baas shoots and misses

and Volken counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Volken throws a big right hand that misses.
Volken trying to control but Baas is working from the bottom.
Baas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volken.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volken on the ground.
Volken with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Baas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Baas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volken keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baas blocks Volken's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Volken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Baas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baas is looking to advance position but Volken won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volken wants to get back to full guard.
Volken throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Volken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volken wants to control the position but Baas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Volken punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volken wants to sweep but Baas has passed to side control!
Baas trying to control the action but Volken is working from the bottom.
Baas working away.
Volken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Volken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Baas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baas stopping the sweep attempt from Volken.

Volken is looking for a triangle but Baas pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volken keeping moving, preventing Baas from controlling successfully.
Baas postures up.
Baas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volken swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

Volken looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baas passes into half guard.
Baas is thwarting Volken's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Baas shoots in and bounces Volken off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Baas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton has chosen Mudvayne-Scream With Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jackson
vs
Templeton

185 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templeton tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Templeton clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Templeton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Templeton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Templeton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Templeton blocks a jab.
Jackson rushes Templeton with punches - Templeton moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Templeton goes down! Jackson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reese McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven segal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). segal has chosen Rock you like a hurricane as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McLeod
vs
segal

185 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

192 cm
24
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reese McLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, steven segal!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice combo by segal! Oh, that's hurt him - McLeod falls to the canvas and segal follows him into side control.

McLeod is rocked!

It looks like Reese McLeod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
segal staying calm.
segal is looking to take a break and control but McLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
segal advances to full mount.

segal is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
segal throws a one two combo.
McLeod is breathing heavily.
segal tries for a takedown but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
segal moves in looking to clinch but McLeod pushes him off.
segal fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLeod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
segal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLeod as he jumps to the side.
McLeod wants to clinch but segal slips to the side
and segal counters with a slapping leg kick.
steven segal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from segal.
segal throws a head kick but McLeod moves out of range.
segal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

segal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

segal stands up from McLeod's guard - segal perhaps looking for a knockout.

segal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. segal showed some decent athleticism there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

segal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
segal is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
McLeod is not content to let segal control the position.
segal wants to advance to full mount but McLeod doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
segal passes McLeod's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
segal wants to advance to full mount but McLeod doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

steven segal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reese McLeod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
segal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

segal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLeod to the mat! McLeod manages to get full guard.
segal thows a big elbow that misses.
segal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McLeod wants to stand and escape but segal is having none of it.

McLeod working for a triangle but segal defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod can't keep his opponent in guard - segal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
segal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
segal is looking to take a break and control but McLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
segal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

McLeod pushes segal off and gets back to his feet.
McLeod throws a combination that misses

and segal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McLeod!

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

segal decides to stand back up.
segal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
segal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLeod throws a combination that misses

and segal moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

segal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
segal avoids a punch combination nicely.
segal circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLeod avoids the head kick by segal.
McLeod throws a head kick that misses

and segal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McLeod!
segal thowing shots but they're missing.

segal is standing up, even though he is in mount.

McLeod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with segal, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

segal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
segal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
segal wants to control from the top but McLeod keeps moving.
segal looking to pass the guard.
segal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McLeod working for submissions but it's allowed segal to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

segal shoots for a double leg takedown but McLeod sprawls well. He's pushed segal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
segal moves in looking to clinch but McLeod pushes him off.
segal throws a sloppy head kick
and McLeod counters with a nice uppercut.

segal closes the distance and clinches.

McLeod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLeod misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLeod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but segal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reese McLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

segal instigates a clinch.
McLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
McLeod is trying to break free.
segal looking for a takedown.
Reese McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steven segal.
McLeod is trying to break free.

segal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
segal is looking to clinch.
segal misses with a double jab
and McLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
segal throws a half hearted mid kick.
segal lands a head kick. McLeod smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
segal closes the distance and clinches up with McLeod, looking for a takedown. segal pushes McLeod against the cage but McLeod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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.
McLeod throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and segal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McLeod!

segal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McLeod has worked his arm free - good work by McLeod!
segal prevents McLeod from escaping the position.
segal trying to control the position but McLeod is working away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
segal is looking to take a break and control but McLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

segal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McLeod rolls with the submission and now he's on top in segal's guard! Nice work there by McLeod!
segal trying to keep a closed guard but McLeod is proving a slippery customer.

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.
McLeod is looking to stand up but segal won't let him.

segal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
segal tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
segal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
segal misses with a body shot
and McLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reese McLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
steven segal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
segal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLeod as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
steven segal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well segal 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... steven segal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jayjay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee Jayjay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Presle
vs
Jayjay

185 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

185 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!
Malicious Intent Fight Gear - The Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bee Jayjay!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presle motions for Jayjay to come forward. Presle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Presle.
Presle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jayjay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jayjay swings for the body but Presle moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Presle manages to avoid it.
Jayjay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jayjay.
Jayjay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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.
Jayjay shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Jayjay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jayjay misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jayjay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Presle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jayjay on the ground.

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.
Jayjay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jayjay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Presle is looking to escape.
Jayjay looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Presle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jayjay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presle throws out a leg kick but Jayjay moves out of range and Presle only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Presle manages to avoid it.
Presle misses with a series of wild punches.
Jayjay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.
A combination from Presle does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jayjay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Presle rather than just go for the knockout.
Presle tries a head kick but it misses.
Jayjay misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Presle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Jayjay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bee Jayjay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Presle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jayjay.
Jayjay misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presle avoids the body shot from Jayjay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jayjay takes a swing at Presle's ribcage but misses.
Jayjay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presle moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Presle throws a push kick but Jayjay slaps the foot to one side.
Jayjay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jayjay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jayjay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jayjay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jayjay passes Presle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ludovic Presle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayjay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Presle's head.
Bee Jayjay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Jayjay 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.
Jayjay wants to pass to mount but Presle is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bee Jayjay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jayjay 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bee Jayjay!