Bedlam 56: Morgan vs Durga PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Blackburn
vs
Munoz

190 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

210 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Blackburn!
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, Brandon Munoz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn defending well as Munoz loads up on a big left hand.
Munoz's corner calls for a 1-2. Munoz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Nice combo by Blackburn! Oh, that's hurt him - Munoz falls to the canvas and Blackburn follows him into side control.

It looks like Brandon Munoz has been cut.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Munoz is not content to let Blackburn control the position.
Munoz regains half guard, as Blackburn was trying to land strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Munoz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blackburn thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Munoz to regain full guard.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Blackburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn passes into half guard.
Blackburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Munoz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blackburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blackburn is working for a submission of some sort.
Blackburn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Munoz kicks Blackburn off and gets back to his feet.
Blackburn looks to land a combination but Munoz avoids it well.
Munoz lands a jab to the head.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Munoz.
Munoz connects with a body shot that sends Blackburn's belly button to the back.
Munoz throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Munoz looks gassed!
Blackburn scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Munoz as he connects with a hook.
Munoz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Munoz misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Munoz misses.
A punch combination from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackburn looks to land a combination but Munoz avoids it well.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munoz connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.
Blackburn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Blackburn as Munoz shoots in.
Blackburn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Munoz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.

Munoz gets a takedown into half guard.
Blackburn wants to get back to his feet.
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blackburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blackburn!
Munoz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blackburn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Munoz scoring with strikes but Blackburn is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn taking shots to the head.
Munoz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munoz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blackburn is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Blackburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Munoz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Munoz scores with a nice head shot.
Blackburn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Blackburn. Those never looked like landing.
Blackburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munoz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blackburn will feel that in the morning.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Munoz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Munoz.
Munoz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munoz tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munoz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Munoz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Munoz as he connects with a hook.
Munoz throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz throws a one two combo.
Terry Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Munoz cracks Blackburn with an open hand slap.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackburn sprawls well. Blackburn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Munoz lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection.
Blackburn misses with a wild combination.
Blackburn misses with a wild combination.
Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackburn. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Munoz lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Munoz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munoz slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munoz.
Blackburn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munoz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blackburn has a takedown stuffed.
Blackburn looks for the body kick but Munoz saw that one coming.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackburn's waist but Blackburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz checks a leg kick nicely.
Munoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz throws a nice head kick!
Blackburn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munoz.
Blackburn misses with the combination.
Munoz throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Munoz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackburn shoots in and drives through. Munoz sprawls well.
Terry Blackburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz dips to his left and cracks Blackburn with an uppercut!
Munoz throws a nice looking combination but Blackburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Munoz moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn takes one on the button.
Blackburn swinging wildly here.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
Blackburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackburn wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munoz.
Munoz slips under a jab from Blackburn.
A shot to the liver by Munoz. Beautiful body shot.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Munoz'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Munoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Munoz works Blackburn's body with a nice hook.
Blackburn misses with a double jab.
Munoz slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Munoz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown by Blackburn or perhaps it was just good defense by Munoz which made him look bad.
Blackburn misses with a double jab
and Munoz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Munoz.
Jab, jab by Munoz - just one landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackburn.

Blackburn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Munoz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackburn's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz passes Blackburn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munoz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Munoz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackburn's head.
Ground and pound from Munoz.
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munoz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munoz is thwarting Blackburn's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz with the ground and pound but Blackburn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blackburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munoz.
Brandon Munoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.
Blackburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz connects with a couple of short punches.
Blackburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackburn, not yet.
Blackburn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munoz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses.

Munoz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Munoz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munoz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Munoz is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackburn is trying to keep Munoz in close.
Munoz throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munoz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Brandon Munoz!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Brandon Munoz!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Brandon Munoz!

Brandon Munoz wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Duck had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.9lbs, 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. This should be a great matchup!

Duck
vs
Do

172 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Duck!
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, Daniel Do!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Do shoots in and gets a takedown into Duck's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Do trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Do controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duck trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Do was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Do shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do working the ground and pound effectively.

Do is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Duck is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Do!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harrison
vs
Omega

185 cm
21
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Omega!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison connects with a right hand. Omega shakes it off.
Omega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Omega misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison sizes up Omega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harrison with a hook.
Omega misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrison counters with a left to the body.
Harrison connects with a right hand. Omega shakes it off.
Omega looks to land a right hand but Harrison moved out of range.
Rich Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrison. That snapped Omega's head back.
Omega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrison's waist but Harrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omega off to one side.
Harrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrison wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrison wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Omega.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Omega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Omega looks gassed!
Harrison avoids the head kick by Omega.
Omega misses with a hook.

Harrison takes the fight into the clinch.

Harrison has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Omega clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Harrison is persistently looking for the submission but Omega is defending it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Harrison sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Omega taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Harrison!

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 Akira Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hayashida
vs
House

180 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
19
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Hayashida!
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, Gregory House!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayashida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gregory House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayashida throws a head kick that misses.
Hayashida throws a poor cross that misses
and House counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

House forces Hayashida back against the cage and clinches.
House tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayashida's elbow.
House tries to work over Hayashida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
House misses with a punch to the body.
House tries a body shot but Hayashida blocks it.
House lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Akira Hayashida has been cut.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House scores with a nice hook to the head.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
House can't find room to land a body shot as Hayashida controls the action.
House tries to throw a body punch but Hayashida avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from House.
House lands with a light punch inside.
House misses with a shot to the kidneys.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House scores with a nice hook to the head.
House can't find room to land a body shot as Hayashida controls the action.
Hayashida working hard to break the clinch.

House breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
House displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
House tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayashida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
House throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayashida counters with a one-two to the body.
House scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayashida doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from House.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
House misses the shot to the body.
Hayashida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayashida takes a jab right on the kisser.
House scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
House misses with a wild body shot.
House lands a jab to the head.
Hayashida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hayashida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Hayashida is rocked!
Hayashida gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! House points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hayashida wakes up just in time to hear House thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory House!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valery Sutkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutkin comes to the cage accompanied by 7000 над землёй. Valery Sutkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sutkin
vs
Shields

170 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valery Sutkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutkin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shields eats them both and turns towards Sutkin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Sutkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sutkin circles away.
Sutkin scores with a one two! Shields had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sutkin drops Shields with a beautiful combination! Shields stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sutkin is looking for the KO!

Shields is rocked!
Shields glances at the clock... BAM! Sutkin nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Shields crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Shields is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valery Sutkin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Tornado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pohjanala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hard as a Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pohjanala
vs
Tornado

168 cm
30
157 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

170 cm
26
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Tornado!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pohjanala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pohjanala throws out a loose jab but Tornado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tornado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pohjanala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tornado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pohjanala lands with a kick to the temple. Tornado shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Pohjanala closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tornado quickly recovers to half guard.

Pohjanala seems to be working for a kimura but Tornado defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pohjanala wants to take a breather but Tornado is having none of it.

Pohjanala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pohjanala is looking to take a break and control but Tornado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado is looking to escape.

Pohjanala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Pohjanala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Pohjanala is trying to work for a kimura but Tornado is defending well.
Pohjanala wants to control but Tornado is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado is trying to stand.
Pohjanala is trying to control the action in half guard but Tornado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Pohjanala seems to be looking for submissions.

Pohjanala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tornado defends it well.
Pohjanala controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pohjanala is working for a submission of some sort.
Tornado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pohjanala.
Tornado is trying to stand back up but Pohjanala is controlling him

Pohjanala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pohjanala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tornado defends it well.

Tornado is defending against the submission attempts here by Pohjanala.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tornado is defending against the submission attempts here by Pohjanala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pohjanala is looking to clinch but Tornado is avoiding it.
Pohjanala lands a jab.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot.
Pohjanala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kustaa Pohjanala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Tornado moves out of range.
Pohjanala throws a leg kick that misses.
Pohjanala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pohjanala tries a head kick but it misses.
Pohjanala just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala blocks a jab.
Pohjanala shoots in looking for a takedown. Tornado tries to sprawl out of it but Pohjanala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tornado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tornado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tornado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pohjanala has a takedown stuffed.
Pohjanala misses with a looping left.
Pohjanala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pohjanala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tornado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tornado there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tornado stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kustaa Pohjanala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pohjanala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tornado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pohjanala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tornado ducks under a wild hook from Pohjanala.
Tornado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tornado.
Pohjanala tries to clinch up but Tornado circles away and keeps his distance.
Tornado moves out of range of the strikes.
Pohjanala misses with a hook.
Troy Tornado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tornado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pohjanala throws the kick towards the body but Tornado avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tornado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pohjanala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pohjanala misses with a wild body shot.
Pohjanala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tornado's waist but Tornado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pohjanala off to one side.
Tornado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pohjanala.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pohjanala.
Tornado scores with a jab to the head.
Tornado blocks a head kick by Pohjanala.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tornado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pohjanala misses with a hook. Tornado ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado looks to land a left hand but Pohjanala moved out of range nicely.
Pohjanala slips under a jab from Tornado.
Pohjanala throws a jab when Tornado was well out of range.
Pohjanala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tornado counter with a right hand.
Pohjanala misses with a hook to the body
and Tornado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pohjanala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tornado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tornado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tornado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pohjanala throws a jab but it's blocked by Tornado.
Pohjanala throws a sloppy head kick and Tornado moves out of range easily.
Pohjanala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kustaa Pohjanala dominated that second round.
That's time! Pohjanala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tornado throws a jab when Pohjanala was well out of range.
Pohjanala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pohjanala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tornado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tornado slips under a jab.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Tornado moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tornado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pohjanala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tornado manages to avoid it.
Tornado jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pohjanala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pohjanala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tornado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tornado was well out of range. Poor timing from Pohjanala.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tornado throws a hook but Pohjanala avoids it easily.
Pohjanala misses with a low kick.
Pohjanala just misses with a punch to the body.
Pohjanala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tornado moves out of range as Pohjanala throws a body kick.
Pohjanala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tornado avoids the body shot from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tornado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tornado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pohjanala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pohjanala. Tornado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pohjanala tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tornado misses the target.
Pohjanala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pohjanala loads up on a big right hand but Tornado slips the punch.
Tornado blocks a jab.
Pohjanala swings for the body but Tornado moves out of range.
Pohjanala thows a body shot but no joy.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tornado jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kustaa Pohjanala is winning the standup battle so far.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot.
Pohjanala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pohjanala throws a head kick but Tornado moves out of range.
Tornado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala walks into a stiff left hand from Tornado.
Tornado throws a hook but Pohjanala avoids it easily.
Pohjanala throws a hook but Tornado blocks it.
Tornado jabs Pohjanala right on the nose. Pohjanala blinks but takes it well.
Tornado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pohjanala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pohjanala. Tornado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pohjanala tries to clinch there but Tornado circles away.
Pohjanala shoots in for a takedown but Tornado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pohjanala misses with a hook
and Tornado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Pohjanala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tornado can't break the clinch.
Pohjanala fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kustaa Pohjanala. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala tries to pull guard but Tornado won't allow it.
Tornado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pohjanala has him pressed against the cage.
Tornado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pohjanala tries to land knees in the clinch but Tornado avoids the damage to the body.
Pohjanala throws an elbow but it misses.
Pohjanala pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Troy Tornado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tornado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pohjanala backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kustaa Pohjanala.
Well Pohjanala 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 for Kustaa Pohjanala!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kustaa Pohjanala!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kustaa Pohjanala!

Kustaa Pohjanala wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Trenton (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.

Lighty
vs
Trenton

175 cm
20
153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Lighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spider Trenton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lighty shoots in for a double leg but Trenton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lighty fakes the leg kick and cracks Trenton in the body.
Trenton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trenton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lighty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Trenton.
Trenton jabs Lighty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trenton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trenton.
No joy there for Lighty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trenton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trenton just misses with a punch to the body.
Lighty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trenton circles away quickly and effectively.
Lighty blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trenton catches Lighty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trenton throws a jab but it's blocked by Lighty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trenton lands a nice shot that snaps Lighty's head back.
Lighty misses with the combination.
Lighty throws a head kick that misses.
Lighty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lighty shoots in looking for a takedown but Trenton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lighty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lighty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lighty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trenton tries to avoid it but Lighty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trenton to the ground. Trenton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lighty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trenton staying out of range there.
Trenton digs a good hook to Lighty's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenton stuns Lighty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lighty is breathing heavily.
Trenton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trenton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trenton tries to bum rush Lighty with a series of wild strikes but Lighty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trenton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lighty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lighty cracks Trenton with an open hand slap.
Trenton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trenton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trenton lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Trenton.
Lighty fails with a takedown attempt.
Trenton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lighty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trenton throws out the jab.
Trenton throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lighty. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lighty shoots in for a double leg but Trenton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lighty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lighty there as he acknowledges the shot.

Lighty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trenton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lighty.
Trenton is not content to let Lighty control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lighty is thwarting Trenton's attempts to control the position.
Trenton is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lighty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trenton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lighty.
Lighty takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lighty looks to land a strike but Trenton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lighty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lighty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trenton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lighty throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trenton has momentary wrist control but Lighty slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Trenton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good shot there by Trenton.
Lighty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trenton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Trenton.
Trenton blocks a jab.
Lighty moves away from the strike by Trenton.
Trenton digs a good hook to Lighty's body.
A jab lands there for Trenton.
Trenton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lighty momentarily.

Lighty is rocked!
Trenton connects with a nice cross there... Lighty is looking wobbly and Trenton recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lighty to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Trenton jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spider Trenton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Areli Durga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durga has chosen Godsmack - Voodoo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Morgan
vs
Durga

188 cm
27
210 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Areli Durga!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durga.
Durga cracks Morgan with a good jab.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durga throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Durga misses the shot to the body.
Durga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durga. That one must have hurt.
Durga digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Durga lands with a good body shot.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Durga lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durga throws a head kick that Morgan semi-blocks.

Durga moves into the clinch.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Durga won't allow it.
Durga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durga has him pressed against the cage.
Durga lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Durga with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durga misses with a knee to the head.
Durga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.

It looks like Scott Morgan has been cut.
Nice elbow from Durga.
Durga slows down the pace here.
Durga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durga connects with a knee to the head.

Morgan is rocked!
Durga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Durga misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Durga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morgan up against the cage.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durga misses with a knee to the head.
Durga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Durga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Durga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Durga won't allow it.
Durga looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.

Morgan breaks the clinch.
Areli Durga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durga throws a front kick that sends Morgan stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durga.
Durga throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Durga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durga throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Durga! Morgan is out on his feet! Durga rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Morgan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Morgan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Areli Durga!
Areli Durga is the new light heavyweight champion!