PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stackhouse
vs
Regan

169 cm
23
143 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Regan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stackhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Regan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regan as he jumps to the side.
Regan misses with a takedown attempt - Stackhouse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Regan as he avoids it easily.

Stackhouse scores with a takedown into Regan's guard.
Regan working a defensive guard here.
Stackhouse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Regan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan wants to control the position but Stackhouse says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
It looks like Stackhouse is going to stand back up.
Stackhouse is controlling the pace.
Regan trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stackhouse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Regan is refusing to be controlled, as Stackhouse sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regan is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet.
Stackhouse is keen to just control but Regan is a slippery customer.
Stackhouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Regan on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Stackhouse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Regan wants to control but Stackhouse postures up.

Stackhouse decides to stand back up.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regan as he jumps to the side.
Regan stuffs the takedown.
Regan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stackhouse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Regan wants it to stay on the feet.
Stackhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Regan avoids it really well and circles away.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Regan avoids it really well and circles away.
Regan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches up with Regan, looking for a takedown. Stackhouse pushes Regan against the cage but Regan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Regan darts in and clinches Stackhouse up against the cage.
Regan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Regan stops a takedown attempt from Stackhouse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Stackhouse will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stackhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Regan avoids it really well and circles away.
Stackhouse shoots in and drives through. Regan sprawls well.
No luck for Stackhouse with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stackhouse is defended easily by Regan.

Stackhouse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Regan is breathing heavily.
Stackhouse trying to control from half guard but Regan is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse moves into full mount! Regan won't be happy about that!
Stackhouse fails to advance to Regan's back.
Stackhouse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stackhouse tries to control but Regan wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stackhouse is really struggling to control Regan but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Stackhouse is working for a guillotine from mount but Regan frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stackhouse controlling the pace for now.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tony Stackhouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Stackhouse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Regan's waist but Regan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stackhouse off to one side.
No luck for Stackhouse with that takedown attempt.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Regan sprawls well. Regan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Regan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stackhouse somewhat.
Stackhouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Regan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stackhouse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Regan sprawls well initially but Stackhouse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Regan is looking to escape.
Regan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stackhouse manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stackhouse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stackhouse fails with the takedown
and Regan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stackhouse is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stackhouse dives in and grabs Regan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regan pushes down on Stackhouse's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stackhouse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stackhouse has a takedown stuffed.
Regan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stackhouse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tony Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regan stuffs the takedown attempt from Stackhouse. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Regan as he avoids it easily.
Stackhouse dives in and grabs Regan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regan pushes down on Stackhouse's head and hops out.
Stackhouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Regan tries to avoid it but Stackhouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Regan to the ground. Regan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stackhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Regan circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stackhouse throwing shots but Regan is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Regan trying to control from the bottom.
Regan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse trying to pass the guard but Regan defending well.
Tony Stackhouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but Regan is controlling the position.
Stackhouse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Regan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Regan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stackhouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Regan wants to get back to full guard.
Stackhouse wants to control but Regan is keeping him busy.
Stackhouse wants to free his trapped foot but Regan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stackhouse tries to stand and escape but Regan is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse trying to control the action but Regan is working from the bottom.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but Regan is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Regan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Stackhouse drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jack Regan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stackhouse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stackhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stackhouse, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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