BCC 7: Revolution PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Finnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Co
vs
Finnegan

180 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 2

189 cm
22
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
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, Tim Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Co connects with a jab.

It looks like Tim Finnegan has been cut.

Finnegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Co manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Co is looking for a sweep. Finnegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finnegan works his way into full mount!
Finnegan controlling from mount.
Finnegan lands a heavy elbow.
Finnegan content just to control the position here.
Co is in all sorts of trouble here.
Finnegan controlling the pace for now.
Co is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan controlling from mount.
Finnegan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Finnegan controlling the position easily from mount.
Finnegan tries to control but Co wriggling away.
Finnegan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Co tries to reverse the position but Finnegan maintains control.

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.
Finnegan wants to control the pace but Co is squirming around nicely.
Finnegan prevents Co from getting the reversal.
Finnegan controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tim Finnegan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finnegan is defended easily by Co.
Co thumps Finnegan with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Co.
Co scores with a jab to the jaw.
Co with a jab.

Co lands a head kick that stumbles Finnegan and the fighters go to the mat.

Finnegan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan pulls Co in to control the position.

Co thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Co throwing strikes but missing.
Co working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Co from controlling successfully.

Co thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Co trying to control but Finnegan is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Co fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macapinlac Co dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Finnegan's cut.
That's time! Co's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Co lands a really nice looking cross but Finnegan seems unphased.
Co stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Co scores with a sloppy right hand. Finnegan should have avoided that one.

That has opened up Tim Finnegan's cut even more.
Co looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macapinlac Co is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Co.
Finnegan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Co.
Co throws a right hand that Finnegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnegan also avoids with ease.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co misses with a jab, cross combination.
Co throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Co scores with a jab to the jaw.
Co looks to land a combination. Finnegan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab from Co.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Co lands with a cross.
Finnegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Co finish him?

The cut above Tim Finnegan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Co lands with a big right hook that stumbles Finnegan - he's out on his feet here! Co follows up with another monster hook that separates Finnegan from consciousness! Finnegan falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Co stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Macapinlac Co!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Riley
vs
Costa

165 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the 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 2 - 3 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janis Costa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa feints and then cracks Riley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riley down.
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Riley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Larry Riley has been cut.
Riley misses with a low kick.

Costa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Costa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Costa wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Riley from standing up.
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.
Costa is trying to control the position but Riley postures up.
Costa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Riley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Costa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Costa moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.

Riley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riley lands in his opponent's guard.
Riley prevents Costa from getting back to his feet.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costa keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Riley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costa looks gassed!
Riley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Riley is proving a slippery customer.
Riley is looking to stand up but Costa won't let him.
Costa is trying to keep Riley in close.
Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Riley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley with a nice cross.
Costa blocks a leg kick.
Costa checks the leg kick.
Larry Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riley is looking to slow Costa down with leg kicks.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riley, right into the meat.
Riley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riley dives in and grabs Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley shoots in but Costa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Riley there.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riley as he jumps to the side.
Riley throws a series of strikes that have Costa backpedaling.
Riley throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley is looking to chop away at Costa's legs.
A left and a right from Riley both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Riley. That snapped Costa's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Costa as Riley shoots in.
Good exchange - Riley coming out on top.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riley's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Good leg kick by Riley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Riley takes the fight into the clinch.

Riley manages to break the clinch.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Riley blocks the body kick.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Janis Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riley tries a head kick but it misses.
Riley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Costa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larry Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Costa ducks right into an uppercut from Riley.
Riley scores with a hook.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Riley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riley can pounce on him.
Riley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costa's waist but Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costa has time to react.
Riley throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Costa blocks the leg kick.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Riley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riley.
Riley misses with a body kick.
Riley lands a with a good body shot.
Costa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Riley scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riley connects with a body shot.
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Riley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Riley.
Riley tries to land a leg kick but Costa saw it coming and moves away.
A left and a right from Riley both land. Nice combination.
Riley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riley looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Riley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costa's hands.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Riley feints and then cracks Costa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costa down.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily.
Riley cracks Costa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Costa stuffs the takedown attempt from Riley. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Riley.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa.
Riley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away.
Riley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Riley dips to his left and cracks Costa with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costa has time to react.
Riley connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Riley.
Good leg kick by Riley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costa but Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Costa misses with a double jab.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Riley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Riley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Riley blocks a head kick by Costa.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Costa which made him look bad.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Riley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costa. Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costa swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.

Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riley walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riley leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa ducks right into an uppercut from Riley.
Jab from Riley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into rage.
A right-left combo lands from Riley.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riley misses with a double jab
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt.
Riley cracks Costa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Costa 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 Costa off to one side.
A good leg kick by Riley.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Costa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Costa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily.
Riley misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Costa.
A left and a right from Riley both land. Nice combination.
Costa wants to land a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
Riley fails with the takedown.
Riley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costa is out of range and Riley settles back down.
Larry Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Costa checks a leg kick.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Riley finds it's way through Costa's defenses.
Riley throws a leg kick but Costa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riley.
Riley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riley scores with a nice right hand.
Riley feints and then cracks Costa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costa down.
Riley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Jab by Riley.
Costa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Riley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Costa.
Costa walks into a left hand.
Riley misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands a jab to the nose.
Riley cracks the inside of Costa's front leg.
Riley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Costa backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Riley with a hook.
Riley connects with a looping right hand.
Riley cracks Costa with a good jab.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costa defends it nicely.
Riley lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
Costa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riley clobbers Costa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riley connects with a right hand. Costa shakes it off.

Riley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riley advances nicely into full mount.
Riley controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley stands up from mount. Strange move.
Janis Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Riley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Sosa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sosa
vs
Bones

183 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

169 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 - 5 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Bones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Frank Bones has been cut.
Sosa moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Sosa shoots in but Bones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sosa tries to clinch up but Bones circles away and keeps his distance.
Bones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses.
Sosa tries to land a front kick but Bones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.
Bones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bones's waist but Bones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sosa off to one side.
Sosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bones pinned against the cage. Bones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosa somewhat.
Sosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sosa.

Sosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bones!
Bones is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Bones is trying desperately to improve position.
Bones has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bones is trying to stand back up.
Bones trying to control the position but Sosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Sosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bones rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bones doesn't escape.
Sosa is breathing heavily.
Sosa is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bones up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is trying to stand back up.
Sosa trying to control momentarily.
Bones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Bones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sosa avoiding Bones 's attempts to control his hands.
Sosa trying to control.
Bones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sosa keeps control of the position as Bones tries to break free.
Sosa is trying to stick to Bones's back but Bones is turning into Sosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bones.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing Bones from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bones avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Bones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bones misses with a series of wild punches.
Bones throws a series of punches but Sosa avoids them all with ease.
Bones misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sammy Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones throws a series of punches but Sosa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Sosa's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bones stalks Sosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sosa's face. Sosa staggers backwards, shaken.
Bones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sosa is able to avoid easily.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bones.
Sosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Bones counters with a straight right hand.
Sosa throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones motions for Sosa to come forward. Bones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

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.
Sosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bones misses with a series of wild punches.
Sosa looks to clinch
and Bones counters with a one-two to the body.
Bones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bones swinging wilding here.
Bones tries to land a leg kick but Sosa saw it coming and moves away.
Bones scores with a one two! Sosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Bones throws a series of punches but Sosa avoids them all with ease.
Bones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sammy Sosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Bones - just one landing.
Bones throws a leg kick that misses.
Sosa closes the distance but Bones moves to the side
and Bones counters with a stiff right hand.
Sosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bones closes the distance and lands a one-two.

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.
Bones lands with a hook. Sosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bones swinging wilding here.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Bones as Sosa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Sosa. 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!
Bones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Bones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Good work by Sosa as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sosa.
Sosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosa somewhat.
Bones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bones sprawls well. Bones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to de liver by Bones. Beautiful body shot.
Sosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa tries to clinch but Bones moves away
and Bones counters with a two punch combo.
Bones throws a series of punches but Sosa moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sosa backs up against the cage.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bones tries to land a leg kick but Sosa saw it coming and moves away.
Bones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bones looks to land a combination but Sosa avoids it well.
Sosa throws a lazy right hand but Bones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosa tries to move into range but Bones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa with a poor takedown
and Bones counters with a left and a right that stings Sosa.
Sosa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
Bones throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Sosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bones blocks a head kick by Sosa.
Bones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Bones does no damage.

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.
Bones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
Bones throws a series of punches but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa misses with a takedown attempt - Bones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bones.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa looks to clinch
and Bones counters with a right hand to the body.
Sosa wants to clinch but Bones slips to the side
and Bones counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Bones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bones 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Bones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Proof- by DL Incognito. Rafael Vasconcelos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williams
vs
Vasconcelos

186 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Williams!
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, Rafael Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is looking to clinch but Vasconcelos is avoiding it.
Vasconcelos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasconcelos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Vasconcelos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Vasconcelos getting side control.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Vasconcelos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasconcelos is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vasconcelos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams is looking to control Vasconcelos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasconcelos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Williams is looking to control Vasconcelos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasconcelos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasconcelos counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.

Williams is rocked!
Williams switches off momentarily and Vasconcelos cracks him with a monster right hand! Williams topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Vasconcelos dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Vasconcelos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Vasconcelos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gram Mahone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahone comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mahone
vs
Tucker

190 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gram Mahone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahone tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range.
Mahone tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahone.
Mahone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tucker sends Mahone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tucker is motioning to the referee to let Mahone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Gram Mahone has been cut.

Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahone is trying to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling him.
Mahone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahone looking for a takedown.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahone swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Tucker drops Mahone with a big knee straight up the middle! Mahone is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Mahone is rocked!
Tucker throws a quick head kick that knocks Mahone silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Tucker is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Tucker!