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BCC 19: Superfight PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Werster (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?
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Werster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tucker circles away quickly and effectively.
Werster swinging wildly here.
Werster misses with a wild body shot.
Werster lands with a straight right. Tucker didn't see that one coming.
Tucker clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tucker obliges.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker has Werster pressed against the cage, preventing Werster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Werster wants to break free but Tucker has control.
A frustrated look appears on Werster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Werster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werster looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tucker obliges.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Werster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tucker.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tucker.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werster takes an elbow to the temple.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Werster won't want to take too many of those.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tucker lands an elbow inside that Werster shrugs off.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Werster tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Werster wants to break free but Tucker has control.
A frustrated look appears on Werster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Werster's defenses.
Werster tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tucker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tucker obliges.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tucker prevents Werster from breaking the clinch.
Tucker lands a knee to the body.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tucker tries to clinch there but Werster circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tucker lands a knee to the body.
Werster is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker just leaning against Werster, taking a breather.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
Tucker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Werster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Werster 's eye.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Werster won't want to take too many of those.
Werster is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker working Werster over with knees to the body.
Werster tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Tucker lands an elbow inside.
Werster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker has Werster pressed against the cage, preventing Werster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Werster is trying to break the clinch but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker stalling.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Werster's ribcage.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Werster in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Werster tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker tries to land knees in the clinch but Werster avoids the damage to the body.
Werster is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Werster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Werster is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Werster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Werster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Werster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Werster misses with a looping right.
Werster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tucker scores with a decent looking hook.
Tucker misses with a double jab.
Werster swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch there but Werster circles away.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker drives through and clinches with Werster against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Werster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Werster's defenses.
Werster takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tucker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tucker clinches up with Werster and pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Werster's face.
Werster tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Werster's defenses.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Werster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Werster in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tucker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Werster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werster can't break the clinch.
Werster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Werster takes an elbow to the temple.
Tucker has Werster pressed against the cage, preventing Werster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Werster looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Tucker moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werster has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Werster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Werster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werster tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker lands an elbow inside that Werster shrugs off.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tom Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tucker has Werster pressed against the cage, preventing Werster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker lands an elbow inside that Werster shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Tucker.
Werster tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Werster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werster takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Werster is trying to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werster can do to turn this around?
That's two 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.
Tucker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werster is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Werster's face.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Werster working hard to break the clinch.
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Werster wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Werster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tucker.
Werster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Werster swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Werster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werster misses with a combination
and Tucker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Werster won't want to take too many of those.
Tucker working Werster over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
Tucker has Werster pushed against the cage.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Werster wants to break free but Tucker has control.
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Werster is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Werster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tom Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tucker lands an elbow inside that Werster shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tucker obliges.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Werster is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Werster is trying to break free.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Werster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker lands a nice elbow.
Werster has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Werster tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tucker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Werster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Werster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Werster's ribcage.
Werster has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.
Werster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Werster tries to break free but Tucker pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Tucker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Werster is trying to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Werster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Werster won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Werster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Werster.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Werster is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Werster's face.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Werster's ribcage.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Werster's ribcage.
Werster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Tucker prevents Werster from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Werster tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker stalling against the cage.
Werster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Werster is trying to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Werster's ribcage.
Tucker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Werster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Werster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Tucker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tucker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Werster pushes him off.
Werster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tucker.
Werster with a hook.
Tucker closes the distance and pushes Werster back into the cage.
Werster is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Tucker.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands an elbow inside.
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Werster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Werster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tucker working Werster over with knees to the body.
Werster tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker keeps control of Werster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Werster tries to break free but Tucker pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Werster won't want to take too many of those.
Tucker stalling in the clinch but Werster improves position.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Tucker has Werster pressed against the cage, preventing Werster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Tucker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Werster 's eye.
Tucker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Werster's efforts to push away.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Werster tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker keeps control of Werster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Tucker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werster is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker lands a nice elbow.
Tucker working Werster over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werster is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werster is trying to break the clinch but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Werster 's eye.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Tucker lands a nice elbow.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Werster is trying to break the clinch but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tucker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tucker working Werster over with knees to the body.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tucker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Werster's efforts to push away.
Werster tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tucker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Werster up against the cage.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Tucker working Werster over with knees to the body.
Werster is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werster throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tucker has Werster up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Werster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werster tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Werster tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tucker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Werster wants to break free but Tucker has control.
Tom Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Werster wants to break free but Tucker has control.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Werster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Werster won't want to take too many of those.
Tucker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Werster up against the cage.
Werster wants to get back to striking at distance but Tucker won't allow it.
Werster is trying to break the clinch but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Fabio Werster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tucker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Werster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tucker working Werster over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tucker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tucker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie has chosen Yung Kidz - Snap, Crackle, Pop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bones McKenzie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
12 - 5 - 2 |
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21
192 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 5 - 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bones McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Co misses the shot to the body.
Co pushes McKenzie away with a front kick.
Co displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKenzie.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Co throws a combination. McKenzie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Co sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macapinlac Co has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bones McKenzie.
Co throws a head kick but McKenzie moves out of range.
Co pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKenzie pushes Co up against the cage in a clinch.
McKenzie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Co is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Co cracks McKenzie with a nice body shot.
Co breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Co sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenzie somewhat.
McKenzie looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenzie is defended easily by Co.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Co throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Co thumps McKenzie with a low kick.
Co scores with a head kick.
Co feints a jab and as McKenzie dips his head, Co unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McKenzie right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McKenzie falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Co smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Macapinlac Co!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Over my head by The Fray. Redman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crash by Decyfer Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Rick Law has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Redman!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
Redman avoids the head kick by Law.
Law takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redman pinned against the cage. Redman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Law pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law looks to land a right hand but Redman moved out of range.
Redman looks for a takedown but Law sprawls well.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt.
Law looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Law.
Law swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Law!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law working to try and regain half guard.
Redman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Redman looking for a guillotine from mount but Law is having none of it.
Redman is working for a guillotine from mount but Law frees his head quite easily.
Redman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Law to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Law shrugs it off.
Redman looking to isolate an arm here. Law doesn't see it coming and as Redman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Redman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Redman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blackie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawler comes to the cage accompanied by hand on the pump. Pohjanala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scooter - Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackie Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler throws the left hand but Pohjanala avoids the punch easily.
Pohjanala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawler as he avoids it easily.
Lawler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pohjanala closes the distance and clinches.
Pohjanala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawler avoids it.
Pohjanala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawler avoids it.
Pohjanala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawler is defending well for now.
Pohjanala tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawler avoids the damage to the body.
Lawler tries to circle away but Pohjanala has him pinned against the cage.
Pohjanala prevents Lawler from breaking the clinch.
Lawler breaks the clinch.
Pohjanala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but Lawler moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawler.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Pohjanala avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawler. Pohjanala does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler misses with an uppercut. Pohjanala saw that one coming.
Pohjanala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawler is fending him off so far but Pohjanala persists. Nope, Lawler circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawler works the jab nicely.
Blackie Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawler scores with a hook.
Pohjanala tries to clinch there but Lawler circles away.
Pohjanala throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Pohjanala with that takedown attempt.
Blackie Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kustaa Pohjanala.
Lawler clobbers Pohjanala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Lawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pohjanala walks into a stiff left hand from Lawler.
Lawler works the jab nicely.
Pohjanala is rocked!
Pohjanala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pohjanala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler scores with a sloppy right hand. Pohjanala should have avoided that one.
Lawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawler with a nice cross.
Pohjanala is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawler finish him?
Pohjanala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawler.
Pohjanala seems to have recovered his senses.
Pohjanala slips a jab from Lawler.
Pohjanala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawler sends Pohjanala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lawler is motioning to the referee to let Pohjanala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pohjanala looks gassed!
Lawler wants to slow Pohjanala down by chopping away at his legs.
Lawler throws out a loose jab but Pohjanala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawler throws a right hand that Pohjanala ducks under and follows up with a left that Pohjanala also avoids with ease.
Lawler misses with the combination.
Lawler misses with a double jab.
Lawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pohjanala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler looks to land a left hand but Pohjanala moved out of range nicely.
Lawler misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Lawler.
Pohjanala tries to clinch there but Lawler circles away.
Lawler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawler keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pohjanala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.
Lawler stuffs the takedown.
Pohjanala wants to clinch up but Lawler keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawler. Pohjanala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala drops his hands momentarily and Lawler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pohjanala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pohjanala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pohjanala.
Lawler misses with a shot to the body
letting Pohjanala counter with a right hand.
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawler misses with a shot to the body
and Pohjanala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawler's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pohjanala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawler is keeping the position for now.
Lawler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawler tries to get out of the position.
Pohjanala trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackie Lawler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pohjanala defending well as Lawler loads up on a big left hand.
Pohjanala tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Lawler.
Pohjanala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pohjanala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pohjanala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pohjanala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.
Blackie Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pohjanala shoots for a takedown but Lawler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawler cracks Pohjanala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Pohjanala.
Lawler lands with a hook. Pohjanala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pohjanala misses with a hook to the body
and Lawler counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler swinging wildly here.
Pohjanala is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala tries to clinch there but Lawler circles away.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pohjanala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.
Pohjanala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pohjanala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawler to score with a decent uppercut.
Pohjanala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Lawler is predictable there
and Pohjanala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pohjanala tries to clinch up
letting Lawler counter with a right hand.
Lawler throws a jab when Pohjanala was well out of range.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala tries to clinch
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pohjanala can do to turn this around?
Pohjanala ducks under a wild hook from Lawler.
Nice sprawl there from Lawler as Pohjanala shoots in.
Pohjanala takes one to the chin there.
Pohjanala closes the distance but Lawler moves to the side
and Lawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Pohjanala tries for a takedown but Lawler circles away easily
and Lawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackie Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kustaa Pohjanala.
Lawler works the jab nicely.
Pohjanala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blackie Lawler is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pohjanala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Lawler.
Pohjanala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawler throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lawler duly obliges.
Lawler lands a left and a right that send Pohjanala crashing to the mat, dazed. Lawler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lawler digs a good body shot into Pohjanala's ribs.
Pohjanala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lawler counters with a left and a right that stings Pohjanala.
Lawler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pohjanala is out of range and Lawler settles back down.
Pohjanala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lawler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pohjanala is one step ahead there.
Pohjanala trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackie Lawler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawler misses the shot to the body.
Pohjanala tries to clinch
and Lawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pohjanala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawler defends it nicely.
Lawler misses with a body kick.
Lawler misses with a wild combination.
Pohjanala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pohjanala takes a swing at Lawler's ribcage but misses.
Lawler tried to score with a low kick but Pohjanala checks it.
Lawler cracks Pohjanala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pohjanala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Lawler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pohjanala checks a leg kick.
Lawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pohjanala moves away.
Pohjanala moves out of range as Lawler strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pohjanala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawler lands a jab to the nose.
Pohjanala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pohjanala tries to clinch but Lawler is having none of it.
Lawler throws a right hand that Pohjanala ducks under and follows up with a left that Pohjanala also avoids with ease.
Lawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Pohjanala.
A big right from Lawler misses.
Lawler moves out of range as Pohjanala strikes.
Pohjanala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lawler misses with a combination
and Pohjanala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawler as he jumps to the side.
Lawler lands with a straight right. Pohjanala didn't see that one coming.
Lawler misses with a body shot.
Jab from Lawler.
Lawler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pohjanala on the side of the head.
Pohjanala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pohjanala throws a nice head kick!
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawler lands a nice hook to Pohjanala's body. Pohjanala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler lands a nice hook to Pohjanala's body. Pohjanala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pohjanala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lawler counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala takes a swing at Lawler's ribcage but misses.
Lawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pohjanala shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawler's guard.
Lawler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pohjanala is one step ahead there.
Kustaa Pohjanala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawler is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pohjanala seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackie Lawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackie Lawler!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin Dirty. Smith has chosen Give It All by Rise Against as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
150 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Datu - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Datu. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab-cross combination lands for Smith and sends Datu crashing to the mat! Smith follows him down to the mat - Datu regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Datu is rocked!
It looks like Jericho Datu has been cut.
Datu wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith wants to stand but Datu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Smith is taking a breather. Datu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Datu is holding on to half guard well.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Datu.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith looking to control but Datu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand but Smith has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Datu is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith tries to stand up but Datu grabs his leg and drags him down! Datu is now on top, in side control.
Datu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Datu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith tries to buck Datu off but Datu is having none of it.
Datu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Datu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Datu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Datu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Datu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Datu pulls his head out easily.
Datu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is looking to escape.
Datu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Datu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith pushes Datu off looking to stand but Datu dives back in and keeps control.
Smith wants to sweep but Datu has passed to side control!
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Datu off and has taken his back!
Smith looks gassed!
Datu manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Smith takes a swing at Datu's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Datu which made him look bad.
Datu closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Datu tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Datu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Datu pushes his legs off easily.
Datu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Datu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Datu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Datu slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jericho Datu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith throws a body punch but Datu moves out of range.
Datu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a jab.
Jericho Datu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Datu.
Datu slips under a jab.
Datu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Datu getting side control.
Smith trying to hold on to Datu's head to control him but Datu postures up.
Datu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Datu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Datu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith pushes Datu off looking to stand but Datu dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Datu has control of the leg.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to improve his position but Datu is controlling well.
Datu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith is looking to improve his position but Datu isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Datu is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith is trying to stand.
Datu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Datu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith trying to control but Datu postures up.
Datu is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith has one foot on Datu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Datu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Datu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Datu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Datu is controlling him.
Datu pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith pushes Datu off looking to stand but Datu dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Datu there.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Datu controlling the pace.
Datu moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Datu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Datu is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Datu avoids the strikes from the bottom by Smith.
Datu working the body and head with strikes.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith wants to control but Datu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Datu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Datu gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith tries to kick Datu off but Datu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Datu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Datu is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Datu is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Datu uses it to pass to side control.
Datu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to buck Datu off.
Datu is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Datu working the body and head with strikes.
Smith pushes Datu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Datu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Datu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jericho Datu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is trying to buck Datu off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Datu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Datu feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Datu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Datu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Datu throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Datu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Datu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is looking to stand up but Datu isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Datu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Datu forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Datu breaks from the clinch.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Datu closes the distance and clinches.
Datu prevents the takedown attempt.
Datu has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! Datu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smith pushes Datu off and gets back to his feet.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Datu.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Datu keeps moving and retains side control.
Datu takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Datu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Datu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Datu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Datu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Datu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Nihilist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carroll comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen by Saliva. 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?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darth Nihilist!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nihilist slips a straight right by Carroll.
Carroll slaps away a takedown attempt from Nihilist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nihilist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carroll's waist but Carroll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nihilist off to one side.
Carroll really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck for Nihilist with that takedown attempt.
Ian Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Nihilist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll slips a jab and a cross from Nihilist.
Ian Carroll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nihilist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carroll tries to avoid it but Nihilist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carroll to the ground. Carroll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nihilist misses with the combination.
Nihilist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carroll pinned against the cage. Carroll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carroll slaps away a takedown attempt from Nihilist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nihilist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carroll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nihilist somewhat.
Nihilist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nihilist there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Darth Nihilist has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Carroll misses its intended target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nihilist shoots in for a takedown but Carroll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nihilist shoots in and drives through. Carroll sprawls well.
Nihilist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nihilist fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nihilist.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carroll jabs at Nihilist's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Carroll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darth Nihilist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nihilist tries to move into range but Carroll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carroll cracks Nihilist with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nihilist tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Carroll pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nihilist is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Carroll!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Egorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Egorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egorov lands with a cross.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Egorov is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Egorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Egorov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Egorov jabs at Thompson's body.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Egorov lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Thompson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anton Egorov!
Anton Egorov retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Omni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omni comes to the cage accompanied by Search and Destroy. Redman has chosen Sympathy for the Devil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Omni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Redman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omni throws a leg kick but Redman checks it.
Redman checks a leg kick nicely.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Omni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Redman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Omni throws a leg kick but Redman moved away.
Redman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Redman content to control rather than advance.
Omni tries to roll over but Redman keeps him under control.
Omni looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Omni is trying to maintain the position but Redman is very close to passing his half guard.
Redman content to control rather than advance.
Redman works his way into full mount!
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.
Redman controlling his opponent.
Omni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omni is squirming around, avoiding Redman's attempts to control the action.
Omni has given up his back. Will we see Redman going for some submissions?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman trying to control momentarily.
Redman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Redman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Omni's body.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Redman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redman avoids the head kick by Omni.
Redman misses with a takedown attempt - Omni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Redman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omni doesn't manage to clinch there - Redman circles away.
Redman blocks a head kick by Omni.
Redman keeps the fight on the outside.
Omni just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Omni is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redman jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Redman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Omni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redman tries for a takedown but Omni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Giuseppe Omni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omni pinned against the cage. Omni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Giuseppe Omni 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.
Omni misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omni is looking to clinch.
Omni tries to clinch up but Redman circles away and keeps his distance.
Omni leaves Redman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giuseppe Omni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Redman.
Redman swats away the attempt to clinch by Omni.
Omni misses with a wild body shot.
Redman checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Omni blocks the body kick.
Redman misses with a takedown attempt - Omni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omni. Omni obviously looking to wear him down.
Omni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Omni scoring well with a low kick there.
Omni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omni tries to clinch up but Redman circles away and keeps his distance.
Redman shoots in and bounces Omni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redman has managed to get both his arms back between Omni's legs - danger averted.
Omni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redman defends well.
Omni keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Omni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giuseppe Omni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omni throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Omni dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Redman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Omni is trying to defend but Redman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Redman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redman controlling the pace.
Omni is staying active underneath Redman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Omni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redman is working away from the top position though.
Omni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Omni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman is trying to control. Omni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Redman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Omni. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omni lands a nice looking body kick.
Redman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omni looks to land a combination. Redman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Redman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Omni tries to avoid it but Redman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Omni to the ground. Omni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Omni wants to clinch.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Omni takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
Omni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
Redman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giuseppe Omni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Redman.
Omni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redman.
Omni fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omni.
Omni cracks the inside of Redman's front leg.
Omni looks to throw the jab but Redman is out of range.
Omni cracks Redman with an open hand slap.
Giuseppe Omni is winning the standup battle so far.
Omni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redman shoots in for a takedown but Omni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Omni clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Redman misses with a looping left.
Omni is looking to clinch.
Omni misses with a body kick.
Omni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redman was well out of range. Poor timing from Omni.
Omni doesn't manage to clinch there - Redman circles away.
Omni throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman avoids the body shot from Omni.
Omni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redman shoots in for a takedown but Omni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omni is looking to clinch but Redman is avoiding it.
Omni throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Omni tries to clinch up.
Good work by Redman as he checks the leg kick.
Omni stuffs the takedown.
Redman ducks right into an uppercut from Omni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Omni.
Omni misses with a head kick.
Omni lands a lovely overhand right.
Omni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Omni is looking to clinch.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omni.
Redman throws a lazy body kick
and Omni counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omni throws a low kick but Redman avoids it.
Redman moves out of range of the body kick from Omni.
Redman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Giuseppe Omni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Redman.
Redman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Omni stops Redman from passing to mount.
Omni tries to buck Redman off but Redman is having none of it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Redman wants to control but Omni is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Redman looking to control but instead Omni has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Omni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redman not doing much here.
Redman wants to take a breather but Omni is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Omni had his way with Johnny Redman in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Redman with a poor takedown
and Omni counters with a good low kick that Redman was not able to check.
Omni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Omni looks to land a body kick but Redman moved away.
Omni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Omni throws a low kick but Redman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omni avoids a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Redman with a poor takedown
and Omni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omni throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Omni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Redman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Omni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redman preventing the sweep.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Omni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnny Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omni looking for a sweep. Not yet Omni, not yet.
Omni keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
Redman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Omni misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman avoids a kick to the body.
Omni with a nice cross.
Omni throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Omni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redman shoots and misses
and Omni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Giuseppe Omni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Redman.
Omni throws a chopping leg kick but Redman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Omni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omni throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Redman as he checks the leg kick.
Omni throws a head kick that misses.
Redman with a poor takedown
and Omni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Omni misses.
A clash of legs there as Redman blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omni is looking to score with low kicks.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Omni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Omni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Omni!
Giuseppe Omni retains his featherweight title!
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