BCC 4: Aftershock PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Phaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phaber comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Manny Pacquiao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Phaber
vs
Pacquiao

171 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Phaber!
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, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.

Phaber takes the fight into the clinch.
Phaber with a knee to the head.
Pacquiao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phaber walks away with a smile on his face. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Phaber lands a glancing blow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Phaber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phaber moves out of range of the body kick from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to clinch

and Phaber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phaber managing to block the knees to the body from Pacquiao.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pacquiao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phaber's brow.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.

Phaber breaks the clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab

and Phaber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pacquiao takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Phaber manages to get underhooks.
Phaber lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Phaber.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phaber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phaber connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pacquiao's face.

Pacquiao is rocked!
Phaber has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Pacquiao is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Phaber - that's hurt Pacquiao badly! Oh, another knee lands and Pacquiao is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Pacquiao doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Urijah Phaber!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Sosa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sosa
vs
Pohjanala

183 cm
22
130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

168 cm
24
144 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pohjanala tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sosa misses with a takedown attempt - Pohjanala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pohjanala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sosa but Sosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Sosa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pohjanala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pohjanala counters with a good, hard body kick but Sosa shrugs it off.
Sosa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pohjanala fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sosa scores a takedown into full mount!
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pohjanala to take his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Pohjanala right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pohjanala tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pohjanala tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Pohjanala is trying to escape the mount.
Sosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.
Pohjanala wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa looking to control but Pohjanala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pohjanala tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Pohjanala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pohjanala gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pohjanala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sosa is working away from the top position though.
Sosa wants to take a breather but Pohjanala is having none of it.

Sosa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sosa is breathing heavily.
Sosa misses with a takedown attempt

and Pohjanala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pohjanala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pohjanala wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa trying to control the position.
Pohjanala stands and throws Sosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Pohjanala has hold of Sosa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sosa seems comfortable defending it but Pohjanala has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sosa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sosa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pohjanala couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kustaa Pohjanala!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrae Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by O Let's Do It. 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.

Armstrong
vs
Law

185 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrae Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Law!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.

Armstrong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now.

Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Armstrong stands up from Law's guard - Armstrong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Law misses with a takedown attempt

and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armstrong controlling the action here.

Armstrong stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Law to get to his feet.
Andrae Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law misses with a takedown

and Armstrong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Law!
Andrae Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Law.
Law looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law is squirming around, avoiding Armstrong's attempts to control the action.
Law is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Armstrong stands up from mount. Strange move.
Law avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Law misses with a takedown attempt

and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Armstrong sits in half guard.

Armstrong escapes and gets back to his feet.

Armstrong scores with a takedown into Law's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Law is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Law.
Armstrong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
Law throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law fails with the takedown

and Armstrong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Armstrong.
Law is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.

Armstrong gets to his feet - Law follows without any prompting.

Armstrong gets a clinch.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.

Armstrong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Law keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.

Law is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.

Law had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Armstrong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Law Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Armstrong's back instead.
Law not allowing Armstrong to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Armstrong has a hand on Law's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Law takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

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.
Armstrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Law goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Armstrong is on top in guard.

Armstrong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armstrong feints and as Law raises his hands in defense, Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Law is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Law throws a head kick that misses

and Armstrong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Law's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong decides to stand back up. Armstrong steps back and let's Law get back to his feet.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Law throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Law wants to clinch but Armstrong slips to the side

and Armstrong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Law's guard.
Rick Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to stand but Law is controlling his posture from full guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law not allowing Armstrong to control his hands.
Law throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Law not allowing Armstrong to control his hands.
Andrae Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Law has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Armstrong! Can he survive? No! He's out! Law gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Law!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cordae mcafee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cordae mcafee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stackhouse
vs
mcafee

169 cm
22
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

157 cm
18
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, cordae mcafee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for mcafee with that takedown attempt.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch.
mcafee shoots in for a double leg but Stackhouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Stackhouse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
mcafee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stackhouse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
mcafee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stackhouse working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse stalling in the clinch.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
mcafee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as mcafee controls his hands.
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but mcafee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stackhouse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as mcafee controls the action.
Stackhouse misses with a punch on the inside.
Stackhouse slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stackhouse for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
mcafee throws a head punch that misses.
Stackhouse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stackhouse tries a body shot but mcafee blocks it.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but mcafee uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stackhouse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

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.
mcafee misses with a hook from the clinch.
mcafee blocks an uppercut.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
mcafee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as mcafee controls the action.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stackhouse just leaning against mcafee, taking a breather.
Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but mcafee avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse blocking some punches.
Stackhouse displaying some good clinch control by pressing mcafee up against the cage.
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but mcafee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as mcafee controls the action.
Stackhouse is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stackhouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for mcafee.
Stackhouse dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
mcafee throws a punch but it's blocked by Stackhouse.
mcafee prevents a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as mcafee controls the action.
mcafee blocks a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse is struggling to control the position.
Stackhouse wants to get back to striking at distance but mcafee won't allow it.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stackhouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stackhouse.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
mcafee working aggressively here.
mcafee misses with a short punch on the inside.
mcafee throws a head punch that misses.
mcafee misses with the head strike.
mcafee prevents a body shot from Stackhouse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for mcafee.
Stackhouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stackhouse wants to get back to striking at distance but mcafee won't allow it.
mcafee prevents a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but mcafee avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as mcafee controls the action.
Stackhouse blocking some punches.
Stackhouse stalling.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Stackhouse misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

mcafee swats away the attempt to clinch by Stackhouse.
Stackhouse moves in looking to clinch but mcafee pushes him off.
Stackhouse fails with an attempt to clinch.
mcafee fails with a takedown attempt.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but mcafee circles away and keeps his distance.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but mcafee moves out of range.
Stackhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stackhouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch.
mcafee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as mcafee controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by mcafee.
Stackhouse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Stackhouse.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mcafee.

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.
Stackhouse tries to clinch there but mcafee circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mcafee.
Tony Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of cordae mcafee.
Stackhouse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch but mcafee is avoiding it.
mcafee keeps the fight on the outside.

Stackhouse takes the fight into the clinch.
Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as mcafee controls his hands.
Good body shot from Stackhouse.
A head punch on the inside from mcafee fails to land.
Stackhouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
mcafee blocks a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries to work over mcafee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
mcafee swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse tries to work over mcafee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse has a couple of punches blocked by mcafee.
A head punch on the inside from mcafee fails to land.
Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as mcafee controls his hands.
Stackhouse tries to work over mcafee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse has had enough of the clinch but mcafee keeps him there for the moment.
Stackhouse blocking some punches.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
mcafee working aggressively here.
Stackhouse has mcafee pushed against the cage.
Stackhouse tries to work over mcafee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
mcafee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
mcafee prevents a body shot from Stackhouse.
mcafee swings wildly with an uppercut but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.

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.
Stackhouse content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Stackhouse tries a body shot but mcafee blocks it.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
mcafee misses with some punches.
Stackhouse misses with a punch on the inside.
Stackhouse is struggling to control the position.
Stackhouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
mcafee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stackhouse leaning against his opponent.
mcafee prevents a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse misses with a punch to the body.
mcafee prevents a body shot from Stackhouse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stackhouse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with mcafee's elbow.
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
Stackhouse tries to work over mcafee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse tries to work over mcafee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse displaying some good clinch control by pressing mcafee up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from mcafee fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse tries a body shot but mcafee blocks it.
Stackhouse is stalling here.
mcafee blocks a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries a body shot but mcafee blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws a punch but it's blocked by mcafee.
Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with mcafee's elbow.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
mcafee misses with a punch on the inside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse. mcafee does a little dance to reset his feet.
mcafee circles away from the clinch attempt.
mcafee keeps the fight on the outside.
Tony Stackhouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stackhouse darts in and clinches mcafee up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stackhouse fails to land.
Stackhouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Stackhouse to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries to work over mcafee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stackhouse - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stackhouse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tony Stackhouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Stackhouse has a couple of punches blocked by mcafee.
Stackhouse is pushing mcafee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Stackhouse stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
mcafee misses with some punches.
mcafee has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Stackhouse.
mcafee misses with a takedown attempt - Stackhouse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but mcafee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch but mcafee is avoiding it.
mcafee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tony Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but mcafee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

mcafee tries to keep at a distance but Stackhouse has taken the fight into the clinch.
mcafee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
mcafee swings wildly with an uppercut but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse lands with a left to the head.
mcafee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stackhouse stalling the fight.
mcafee throws a punch but it's blocked by Stackhouse.

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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by mcafee.
Stackhouse stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stackhouse misses with the head strike.
Stackhouse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stackhouse misses with some punches.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
mcafee blocks a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries a body shot but mcafee blocks it.
Stackhouse displaying some good clinch control by pressing mcafee up against the cage.
mcafee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
cordae mcafee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stackhouse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
mcafee throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stackhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stackhouse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stackhouse!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Something Else (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Riley
vs
Else

165 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Something Else!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Else moves into the clinch.
Else tries to pull guard but Riley holds him up against the cage and eventually Else drops back down to his feet.

Riley manages to break the clinch.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick and Else moves out of range easily.
Else slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Else's waist but Else gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
Else plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Larry Riley has been cut.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Else is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Else.
Else shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Else gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Else keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.
Else content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Else lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riley or not.

Else breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.

Else moves into range and clinches up with Riley.
Else wants to break the clinch but can't.

Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Else is looking to chop away at Riley's legs.
Else shoots in but no luck this time.
Larry Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Something Else.
Else showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Riley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Else throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Else off to one side.
Else closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Else counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riley is looking to score with low kicks.
Else avoids the head kick by Riley.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Else takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Else shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Else has a takedown stuffed.
Else looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Else blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riley, right into the meat.
Else showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Good work by Else as he checks the leg kick.
Riley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riley lands a jab-cross combination.

Else closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Else trying to control the position but instead, Riley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Else into the cage.
Else wants to get back to striking at distance but Riley won't allow it.

Riley breaks the clinch.
Else checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riley throws a right and a left that Else avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Else is defended easily by Riley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riley tries to bum rush Else with a series of wild strikes but Else uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Else.
Riley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Else cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Riley.
Riley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Else checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Larry Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riley swinging wilding here.
Riley throws a series of punches but Else avoids them all with ease.
Else shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Else bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Else moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Else closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Else pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riley misses with a double jab

and Else holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riley tries to break the clinch but Else is controlling the position.

Riley manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Else or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Else fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Else moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Riley throws a series of punches but Else avoids them all with ease.
Else tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Riley works over Else's head and body with a nice combination.
Else is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Riley.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Riley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Else counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Riley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Riley tries to bum rush Else with a series of wild strikes but Else uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Else checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Else fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riley tries to bum rush Else with a series of wild strikes but Else uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Else has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riley throws an elbow but misses.
Else wants to stall.
Else is trying to break the clinch but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Else lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Else is trying to break the clinch but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Else can't get the takedown.

Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riley throws a leg kick
and Else counters with a head kick. That will keep Riley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Else is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Else checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riley scores with a three punch combo!
Riley wants to clinch.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Else throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Else shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
Larry Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Something Else.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Riley throws a series of punches but Else moves out of range.
Else is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riley throws a right hand that Else ducks under and follows up with a left that Else also avoids with ease.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Else sprawls well. Else wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Else wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley thows a leg kick but Else checks it
and Else counters with a straight right hand.
Riley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Else fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Else shoots for a double leg takedown but Riley sprawls well. He's pushed Else's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riley works over Else's head and body with a nice combination.
Riley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Riley scores with a three punch combo!
Else tries to clinch up.
Riley swinging wilding here.
Larry Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Riley does no damage.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Else counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley tries a low kick but Else avoids it.
Else shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley swinging wilding here.
Riley throws a series of punches but Else avoids them all with ease.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley lands with a nice combination. Else backs away looking to recover.
Riley misses with a combination

and Else counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Else wants to get back to his feet.
Else is keen to just control but Riley is a slippery customer.
Riley desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Else thows a huge punch but Riley dodges it nicely.
Riley is trying to stand back up but Else is controlling him
Riley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Riley wants to improve his position but Else is controlling well.
Else wants to take a breather but Riley is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Else goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Else displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Else shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A solid body kick from Riley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Larry Riley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larry Riley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Else has a takedown stuffed.

Else bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Riley tries to bench press Else off him but Else keeps the position.
Else in side control, throwing shots but Riley defends.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
Riley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Else has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Else moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Riley sneaks back into half guard.

Else decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Else tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley swinging wilding here.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Else rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
Else leaning against his opponent.
Else keeps control of Riley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Else has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riley misses with a double jab

and Else counters with a takedown into side control.
Else wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Else wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Else trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley is trying to get back to his feet.
Larry Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Else throws a strike aimed at the side of Riley's head but Riley avoids it well.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
Riley is working hard here to advance position.
Else controlling from side mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Else sprawls well. Else wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Riley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riley throws a leg kick but Else moved away.
Else dodges the punch combination from Riley.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Else bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Else scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Riley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Else throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riley's head.
Else shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larry Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Something Else.
Riley throws a right and a left that Else avoids nicely.
Else on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Else counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Else wants to clinch.
Riley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Riley misses.
Else checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Else moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Else checks a leg kick nicely.
Else throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Else tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Else.
Else checks the leg kick.
Riley thumps Else with a low kick.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Riley.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Else wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Riley. No joy for Else on that attempt.
Else shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Else as he checks the leg kick.
Something Else has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Else with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Something Else comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riley 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Larry Riley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Johnny Lao acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz
vs
Lao

168 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
151 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Lao!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws out a powerful jab.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz throws a jab when Lao was well out of range.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz showed some decent athleticism there.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stalling.
Lao tries to get to full guard but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz prevents Lao from improving his position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is breathing heavily.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is looking to advance position but Lao won't allow it.
Lao wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz tries to pass to full mount but Lao defends it.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz decides to stand up.

Lao moves into the clinch.
Lao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Lao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks with his arms.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lao is keeping busy.
Lao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz goes for a takedown attempt but Lao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lao.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is defended easily by Lao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao is looking to clinch but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lao pushes Brzeszczyszczykiewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz fails to pull guard.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz successfully pulls guard.
Lao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz controls Lao momentarily but Lao frees himself.
Lao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brzeszczyszczykiewicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is looking to stand up but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz won't let him.
Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is retaining full guard.
Lao is looking to stand up but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz won't let him.

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.
Lao wants to control from the top but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lao tries to clinch but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is having none of it.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz wants it to stay on the feet.
Lao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lao tries to clinch up.
Lao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lao gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao connects with a knee to the head.
Lao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lao scores with a knee to the head.
Lao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz avoids the elbow strike from Lao, against the cage.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Lao scores with a knee to the head.
Lao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it.
Lao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lao trying to land knees to the body.
Lao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz can't get the takedown.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lao wants to clinch up but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz keeps it at a distance.
Lao doesn't manage to clinch there - Brzeszczyszczykiewicz circles away.

Lao instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Lao.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lao lands a knee to the head.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is trying to break free.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao keeps control of Brzeszczyszczykiewicz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Lao with a knee to the head.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks with his arms.
Lao with a knee to the head.
Lao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lao lands a knee to the body.
Lao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lao with a knee to the head.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks with his arms.
Lao misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks with his arms.
Lao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lao tries a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it.
Lao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Lao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lao connects with a knee to the head.
Lao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's face.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz avoids the elbow strike from Lao, against the cage.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it.
Lao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lao trying to land knees to the body.
Lao scores a nice knee to the body.
Lao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks with his arms.
Lao landing knees to the head.
Lao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz avoiding damage as Lao throws knees to the body.

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.
Lao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it.
Lao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Lao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Lao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Lao landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lao 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
11%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bowles (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.

Bowles
vs
Jay Kinrog

178 cm
23
135 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

173 cm
20
136 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Bowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Jay Kinrog!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinrog moves away.
Bowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bowles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kinrog wants to clinch.

Kinrog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kinrog is thwarting Bowles's attempts to control the position.

Kinrog is trying to work for a kimura but Bowles is defending well.
Bowles is controlling Kinrog's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bowles trying to control here.
Bowles tries to roll over but Kinrog keeps him under control.

Kinrog wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kinrog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowles defends it well.
Bowles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Kinrog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowles defends it well.
Kinrog tries to pass to full mount but Bowles defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bowles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kinrog counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Bowles.

It looks like Jay Jay Kinrog has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kinrog.
Kinrog looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinrog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinrog moves in looking to clinch but Bowles pushes him off.
Kinrog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Bowles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bowles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowles controlling his opponent.
Bowles trying to control but Kinrog is having none of it.
Kinrog is looking to get to half guard.
Bowles avoids the attempt from Kinrog to control.
Kinrog is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bowles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bowles controlling the position easily from mount.
Kinrog is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinrog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bowles controlling from the full mount.

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.
Kinrog working to try and regain half guard.

Bowles is going olschool here, as he tries to force Kinrog to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kinrog shrugs it off.
Kinrog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kinrog tries to hold on but Bowles pushes him away.
Kinrog is working to get back to half guard.
Bowles lands a big shot there that rocks Kinrog but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kinrog tries to reverse the position but Bowles maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bowles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Kinrog's cut.
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.

Bowles misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowles.
Kinrog tries to clinch but Bowles is having none of it.
Bowles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kinrog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kinrog tries to clinch up.
Kinrog tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Bowles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bowles swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinrog.
Bowles keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowles keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowles keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowles is looking to clinch but Kinrog is avoiding it.
Bowles lands a two punch combo.

Kinrog is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles lands a hook that stumbles Kinrog back into the cage. Bowles follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kinrog to the canvas! Bowles pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kinrog has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryan Bowles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blackie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sky earth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sky earth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lawler
vs
earth

170 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

154 cm
25
135 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackie Lawler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, sky earth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
earth 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.
Lawler lands with a shot to the body.
Lawler cracks earth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
earth avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for earth with that takedown attempt.

Lawler cracks earth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! earth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lawler finish him?

earth is rocked!
Blackie Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but earth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
earth moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Lawler lands.
Lawler scores with a hook to the body. earth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
earth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
earth is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawler finish him?
earth looks gassed!
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but earth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
earth seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lawler misses with a double jab.
Lawler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lawler catches earth right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler scores with a jab to the body.
Lawler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between earth's hands.
Lawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
earth dodges the punch combination from Lawler.

Lawler cracks earth with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lawler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning earth to stand back up!
Lawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by earth.
Lawler connects with a stiff jab that staggers earth - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blackie Lawler!
Blackie Lawler retains his bantamweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin Dirty. Savage has chosen "Killing In The Name Of" by Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Datu
vs
Savage

173 cm
22
150 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
131 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Savage!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage dodges the punch combination from Datu.
Datu leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage blocks a head kick by Datu.
Datu moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Datu.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Jericho Datu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Savage.
Savage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Datu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Datu is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.
Savage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savage struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Datu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Savage is trying to escape and Datu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Savage is forced to tap! Nice work there by Datu! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jericho Datu!
Jericho Datu retains his featherweight title!