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BCC 1: The Calm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and C Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Riley!
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, C Unit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riley misses with the combination.
Unit shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Unit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Unit slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Riley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riley throws a series of punches but Unit moves out of range.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Unit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley tries to score with a low kick but Unit moves his leg out of the way.
Unit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Unit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Riley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Riley.
Unit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larry Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley motions for Unit to come forward. Riley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Unit.
Larry Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of C Unit.
Unit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riley but Riley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unit looks gassed!
A punch combination from Riley misses.
Unit fails to land the takedown.
Riley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Unit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Unit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riley throws a series of strikes that have Unit backpedaling.
Unit wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Riley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riley throws a right and a left that Unit avoids nicely.
Unit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Unit shoots in.
Riley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Unit dodges the punch combination from Riley.
Riley throws a leg kick which misses Unit's front leg but catches the back leg as Unit tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley is looking to slow Unit down with leg kicks.
Unit shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Riley does no damage.
Unit checks a low kick from Riley.
Riley throws a right and a left that Unit avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Unit or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Unit moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Unit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riley throws a series of punches but Unit moves out of range.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Unit or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Riley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley misses with a low kick as Unit jumps back.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unit.
Riley throws a series of punches but Unit moves out of range.
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.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riley looks to land a combination but Unit avoids it well.
Riley throws a one two combo.
Riley throws a right hand that Unit ducks under and follows up with a left that Unit also avoids with ease.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Unit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley throws a series of punches but Unit avoids them all with ease.
Riley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Unit shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley throws a series of punches but Unit avoids them all with ease.
Unit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Riley dominated that round.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Unit.
Unit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larry Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unit counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riley!
Riley wants to control but Unit is having none of it.
Unit looking for a guillotine from mount but Riley is having none of it.
Riley tries to reverse the position but Unit maintains control.
Riley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Unit is breathing heavily.
Riley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley trying to get back to his feet but Unit is in full control for now.
Despite being in a bad position, Riley is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Riley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Unit is trying to stick to Riley's back but Riley is turning into Unit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Unit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Riley.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Unit is retaining full guard.
Riley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unit's guard.
Riley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Unit moves into the clinch successfully.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riley smiles and moves away.
Riley throws a combination that misses
and Unit counters with a shoot takedown. Riley fights it but they end up in guard.
Unit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Unit trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley is looking to stand up but Unit isn't so interested in that idea.
Riley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to stand up but Unit is controlling him.
Riley pushes Unit off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Unit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riley is fending him off so far but Unit persists. Nope, Riley circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley swinging wilding here.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Riley motions for Unit to come forward. Riley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Riley throws a combination that misses
and Unit moves into the clinch.
Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Unit.
Riley breaks the clinch.
Riley throws a right and a left that Unit avoids nicely.
Riley wants to slow Unit down by chopping away at his legs.
Riley throws a right and a left that Unit avoids nicely.
Riley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Unit checks it well.
A right-left combo lands from Riley.
Riley throws a right and a left that Unit avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Unit blocks the low kick.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unit.
Unit fails with a takedown attempt.
Larry Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of C Unit.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
C Unit 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Riley throws a right and a left that Unit avoids nicely.
Riley wants to clinch.
Unit checks a leg kick.
Riley throws a right hand that Unit ducks under and follows up with a left that Unit also avoids with ease.
Riley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Unit shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley tries to bum rush Unit with a series of wild strikes but Unit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Unit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Unit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley tries a low kick but Unit avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries for a takedown but Unit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Unit blocks the body kick.
Unit slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Riley misses with a leg kick.
Unit takes one to the chin there.
Riley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Unit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Riley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Unit is defended easily by Riley.
Larry Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of C Unit.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Unit slips the punch.
Riley throws a series of punches but Unit moves out of range.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Unit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Unit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unit preventing the sweep.
Riley is pulling down on Unit's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley wants to sweep here but Unit controlling him for the moment.
Riley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley catches Unit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley throws a low kick but Unit avoids it.
Riley tries to bum rush Unit with a series of wild strikes but Unit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riley.
Unit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Unit dodges the punch combination from Riley.
A clash of legs there as Unit blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Riley.
Riley misses with a double jab.
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.
Riley stalks Unit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Unit's face. Unit staggers backwards, shaken.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley tries to score with a low kick but Unit moves his leg out of the way.
Unit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Riley throws a one two combo.
Riley misses with a leg kick
and Unit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Unit.
Unit trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unit is one step ahead there.
Riley is looking to stand back up but Unit counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Riley.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to C Unit.
I think Unit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... C Unit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Reyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh St Pierre!
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, John Reyes!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Reyes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reyes lands a hook that stumbles St Pierre back into the cage. Reyes follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping St Pierre to the canvas! Reyes pounces and lands several unanswered shots - St Pierre has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Reyes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datu wants to clinch.
Lao looks to clinch
so Datu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lao looking for a sweep. Not yet Lao, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Datu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Datu on the ground.
Datu thows a big elbow that misses.
Datu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Datu grinds an elbow into Lao's temple.
Lao is trying to control Datu's posture but Datu avoids it.
Datu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Datu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Datu has hold of Lao's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lao tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Datu cranks the arm and Lao screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lao, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jericho Datu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between cordae mcafee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Redman's choice of entrance music: Sympathy for the Devil. Johnny Redman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, cordae mcafee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Redman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
mcafee slaps away a takedown attempt from Redman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Redman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Redman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but mcafee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
mcafee wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcafee won't allow Redman to pass to mount.
mcafee is trying to stand up here but Redman is controlling him well.
Redman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed mcafee's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Redman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
mcafee is not content to let Redman control the position.
mcafee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Redman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
cordae mcafee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Redman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcafee tries to clinch up but Redman circles away and keeps his distance.
mcafee throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from mcafee.
Redman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. mcafee is trying to defend but Redman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Redman throwing shots but mcafee is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcafee is refusing to be controlled, as Redman sits in half guard.
Redman throwing shots but mcafee is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
mcafee pushes Redman off looking to stand but Redman dives back in and keeps control.
Redman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mcafee is trying to stand up here but Redman is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
mcafee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mcafee is breathing heavily.
Redman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mcafee but mcafee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Redman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redman shoots in but no luck this time.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman has a takedown stuffed.
cordae mcafee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Redman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcafee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redman is defended easily by mcafee.
Redman fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcafee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four 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.
Redman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
mcafee wants to stand and escape but Redman is having none of it.
mcafee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Redman is working for takedown but mcafee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
mcafee swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman has mcafee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. mcafee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redman is breathing heavily.
mcafee is pressed up against the cage. Redman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag mcafee down to the mat. mcafee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
mcafee misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
cordae mcafee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
mcafee tries to clinch but Redman moves out of range.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt.
Redman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
cordae mcafee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Redman.
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.
mcafee moves in looking to clinch but Redman pushes him off.
mcafee throws a right and a left that Redman avoids nicely.
mcafee tries to clinch but Redman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman shoots in for a takedown but mcafee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Redman fails to land the takedown.
mcafee throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from mcafee.
Redman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnny Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
mcafee tries to bum rush Redman with a series of wild strikes but Redman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
cordae mcafee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think mcafee 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... cordae mcafee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Kinrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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136 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Jay Kinrog!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinrog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pohjanala.
Jay Jay Kinrog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinrog moves out of range of the body kick.
Kinrog swats away the attempt to clinch by Pohjanala.
Kinrog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kinrog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pohjanala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kinrog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pohjanala closes the distance and pushes Kinrog back into the cage.
Kinrog goes for a takedown attempt but Pohjanala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kinrog closes the distance and pushes Pohjanala back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pohjanala.
Kinrog misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kinrog wants a takedown but no success here.
Pohjanala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jay Jay Kinrog has been cut.
Pohjanala successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala is adopting a defensive guard.
Kinrog tries to free his leg and advance position but Pohjanala is retaining full guard.
Kinrog with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pohjanala 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.
Kinrog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinrog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pohjanala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinrog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pohjanala moves into the clinch successfully.
Pohjanala trying to land knees to the body.
Kinrog being controlled against the cage.
Pohjanala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pohjanala is pushing Kinrog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Kinrog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pohjanala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pohjanala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kinrog's face.
Pohjanala leaning against his opponent.
Kinrog working hard to break the clinch.
Pohjanala missing with knees to the body.
Pohjanala is looking to control Kinrog's arms but Kinrog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pohjanala has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kustaa Pohjanala.
Pohjanala wants to clinch.
Pohjanala wants to clinch
and Kinrog counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinrog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pohjanala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kinrog's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala is pressed up against the cage. Kinrog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pohjanala down to the mat. Pohjanala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kustaa Pohjanala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Jay Kinrog.
Kinrog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kinrog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kinrog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pohjanala's head.
Pohjanala is looking to clinch but Kinrog is avoiding it.
Pohjanala tries to clinch up.
Pohjanala misses with a kick to the body.
Pohjanala darts in trying to clinch
and Kinrog counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pohjanala is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pohjanala misses with a takedown
and Kinrog counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pohjanala looking to throw knees to the head but Kinrog is blocking nicely.
Kinrog holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pohjanala misses with an elbow strike.
Pohjanala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pohjanala manages to end up in side control.
Pohjanala working away.
Pohjanala wants to control but Kinrog is keeping him busy.
Pohjanala is breathing heavily.
Kinrog is looking to regain half guard here but Pohjanala keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kustaa Pohjanala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Kinrog's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kinrog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pohjanala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinrog tries to keep at a distance but Pohjanala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kinrog managing to block the knees to the body from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pohjanala trying to stall but Kinrog improves his position.
Kinrog working hard to break the clinch.
Pohjanala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pohjanala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinrog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kinrog has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pohjanala uses from the top position.
Pohjanala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pohjanala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kinrog is trying to control the position but Pohjanala postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pohjanala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kinrog is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kinrog has escaped and now he's on top!
Kinrog wants to control from the top but Pohjanala keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinrog controlling from the top position.
Pohjanala had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kinrog is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pohjanala Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kinrog's back instead.
Kinrog wants to escape the position.
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.
Pohjanala not allowing Kinrog to control his hands.
Kinrog tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kinrog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kinrog gets back to half guard.
Kinrog is in trouble now - Pohjanala has advanced to mount!
Kinrog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kinrog is trying to escape the mount.
Pohjanala is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kinrog is surviving well by controlling Pohjanala's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinrog is looking to improve his position but Pohjanala isn't that keen on the idea.
Pohjanala throws some wild stikes that Kinrog manages to avoid easily.
Kinrog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pohjanala working for a guillotine from mount but Kinrog is in no mood to give up.
Pohjanala swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kinrog is now in Pohjanala's guard. A big mistake from Pohjanala there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kinrog sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pohjanala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kinrog stopping the sweep attempt from Pohjanala.
Kinrog trying to control the position from guard on top but Pohjanala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinrog wants to pass the guard but Pohjanala is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Kinrog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Kinrog's cut.
That's time! Pohjanala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pohjanala has closed the distance and engaged Kinrog in a clinch.
Pohjanala lands a left hand.
Kinrog is trying to break the clinch but Pohjanala is controlling him.
Kinrog has hold of one of Pohjanala's legs. Pohjanala is fighting the takedown attempt but Kinrog gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kinrog trying to control but Pohjanala is working from the bottom.
Pohjanala has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kinrog doesn't defend quickly enough and Pohjanala has managed to lock this one up! Can Kinrog escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pohjanala on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kustaa Pohjanala!
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FIGHT
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackie Lawler acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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20
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ralph Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackie Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Lawler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawler swinging wilding here.
Lawler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Lawler lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Lawler does it's job there.
Lawler thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawler swinging wilding here.
Lawler tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawler misses with an uppercut.
Lawler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lawler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ralph Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Lawler's leg but Lawler calmly moves out of range.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Lawler moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lawler as Gracie shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Lawler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Lawler as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
Lawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Lawler moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Blackie Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawler.
No joy there for Lawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lawler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Lawler.
Lawler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
A combination from Lawler does no damage.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a straight right by Lawler.
Gracie shoots in but Lawler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawler connects with the punch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawler.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackie Lawler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lawler scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Lawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawler misses with a double jab.
Lawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Lawler.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Lawler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie defending well as Lawler loads up on a big left hand.
Lawler cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Lawler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawler lands with a nice body punch.
Lawler connects with a body shot.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawler scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Lawler as Gracie shoots in.
Lawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawler avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawler throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Lawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawler. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Lawler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lawler duly obliges.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler connects with a body shot.
Lawler misses with a low kick.
Ralph Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawler scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Lawler circles away easily
and Lawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Lawler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Lawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Lawler misses with a straight left.
Lawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawler tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Lawler.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackie Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Lawler misses.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawler swivels and escapes.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
Lawler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawler scores with a jab.
No joy there for Lawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawler looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lawler scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawler throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Blackie Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Lawler lands a jab-cross combination.
Lawler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie slips under a jab from Lawler.
Blackie Lawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie moves out of range as Lawler strikes.
Lawler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses the body punch
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawler.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lawler looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lawler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Lawler stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ralph Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Lawler lands a body shot.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gracie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackie Lawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawler 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackie Lawler!
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FIGHT
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