PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tugg Speedman (ranked 2920 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge LaCrosse (ranked 2587 p4p, 0 weight class). Speedman comes to the cage accompanied by Run Through The Jungle by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Speedman
vs
LaCrosse

186 cm
32
193 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

194 cm
29
198 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Woodshins' Ship

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tugg Speedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge LaCrosse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Speedman is defended easily by LaCrosse.
Speedman throws a head kick but LaCrosse moves out of range.

Speedman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches LaCrosse napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaCrosse defending against the ground and pound.
Speedman slows the pace down.
Speedman working the head and body with strikes.
LaCrosse is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman working the ground and pound.
Speedman controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedman is looking to take a break and control but LaCrosse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Speedman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Speedman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Speedman 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.
LaCrosse is letting Speedman control him for a moment.
Speedman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
LaCrosse takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LaCrosse tries to buck Speedman off but Speedman is having none of it.
Speedman slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Speedman easily there. Speedman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.
Speedman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LaCrosse is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Speedman trying to control the position but LaCrosse is working away.
Speedman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LaCrosse is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Speedman taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman cracks LaCrosse with a big elbow.
LaCrosse seems a little lost for a moment, as Speedman dominates the positioning.
Speedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaCrosse keeps working.
Speedman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt LaCrosse will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Speedman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Speedman wants to control but LaCrosse is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaCrosse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Speedman swats away the attempt to clinch by LaCrosse.

LaCrosse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Speedman, pushing him back against the cage.
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman jumps guard but LaCrosse turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
LaCrosse lands a hook that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaCrosse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Speedman's brow.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
Speedman lands a hook that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.

Speedman pulls guard effortlessly.
Speedman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speedman looking for a sweep. Not yet Speedman, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LaCrosse forces Speedman back against the cage and clinches.
Speedman tries to pull guard but LaCrosse holds him up against the cage and eventually Speedman drops back down to his feet.
LaCrosse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Speedman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LaCrosse smiles and moves away.
Speedman lands with a straight right. LaCrosse didn't see that one coming.
Speedman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaCrosse's head.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Speedman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Speedman misses.
LaCrosse wants to clinch up but Speedman keeps it at a distance.
Speedman throwing a counter right hand but LaCrosse manages to avoid it.

Speedman tries to keep at a distance but LaCrosse has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCrosse.

It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
LaCrosse blocking some punches.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaCrosse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaCrosse tries a body shot but Speedman blocks it.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot to the body.
LaCrosse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman dodges an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
Speedman lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Speedman.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
Speedman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speedman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LaCrosse to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Speedman pulls LaCrosse into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCrosse trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman being controlled here, momentarily.
LaCrosse stopping the sweep attempt from Speedman.
LaCrosse controlling from the top position.
Speedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speedman pulls LaCrosse in close to his closed guard and prevents LaCrosse from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Speedman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speedman slows the pace down in half guard.
LaCrosse is not content to let Speedman control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse gets full guard.
Speedman postures up.
Speedman wants to control from the top but LaCrosse keeps moving.
Tugg Speedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speedman 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speedman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaCrosse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speedman.

LaCrosse gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

LaCrosse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speedman was well out of range. Poor timing from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaCrosse avoids the head kick by Speedman.
Speedman throws a body punch but LaCrosse moves out of range.
LaCrosse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

LaCrosse closes the distance and pushes Speedman back into the cage.
LaCrosse gets underhooks to prevent Speedman's takedown attempt.
Judge LaCrosse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Speedman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Speedman uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse misses with a punch on the inside.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
LaCrosse scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaCrosse walks away with a smile on his face. Speedman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speedman looks to throw the jab but LaCrosse is out of range.

LaCrosse closes the distance and pushes Speedman back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
LaCrosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Speedman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman misses with some punches.

Speedman gets control of LaCrosse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Speedman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Speedman looking to control.
LaCrosse stopping the sweep attempt from Speedman.
Speedman is working hard here to advance position.
LaCrosse 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Judge LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse preventing the sweep.
Speedman wants to improve his position but instead LaCrosse has moved into half guard.
LaCrosse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speedman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Speedman is controlling LaCrosse's posture.
Speedman looking to control but LaCrosse passes into half guard.
Tugg Speedman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaCrosse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Speedman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Speedman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Speedman wants to control but LaCrosse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Speedman gets full guard.
Speedman managing to control the position.
Speedman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judge LaCrosse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Speedman connects with a leg kick. LaCrosse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speedman defending well as LaCrosse loads up on a big left hand.
Speedman keeps the fight on the outside.
LaCrosse tries to bum rush Speedman with a series of wild strikes but Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Speedman drives through with a takedown into LaCrosse's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Speedman stays in close to LaCrosse's body and controls the position.
LaCrosse keeping full guard, as Speedman tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speedman's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Judge LaCrosse.
I think Speedman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tugg Speedman!
A victorious Tugg Speedman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.