SFC148: ... PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintonn Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara's entrance music is Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). A fine choice. Jacksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rampage entrance song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McNamara
vs
Jacksson

180 cm
39
225 lbs
18 - 28 - 0

184 cm
35
205 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintonn Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McNamara defends it nicely.

Jacksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jacksson 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.
McNamara's coaches at Main Event Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jacksson trying to control the position but McNamara is working away.
Jacksson working the strikes but McNamara uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jacksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.
Jacksson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jacksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McNamara works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNamara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacksson throws a strike but McNamara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara looking to sit in guard and control but Jacksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Jacksson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNamara looking to control.
Jacksson throws a strike but McNamara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNamara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jacksson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McNamara's guard.
Jacksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacksson wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.
Jacksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacksson won't allow McNamara to get back to his feet.
Jacksson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacksson wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson looking to sit in guard and control but McNamara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jacksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacksson, not yet.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacksson has momentary wrist control but McNamara slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacksson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McNamara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacksson keeping full guard, as McNamara tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintonn Jacksson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McNamara wants to slow Jacksson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McNamara sprawls well. McNamara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jacksson.
Jacksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNamara's waist but McNamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacksson off to one side.
Sean McNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintonn Jacksson.
Jacksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNamara.

McNamara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacksson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McNamara wants to control but Jacksson is keeping him busy.
McNamara takes a little break here. Jacksson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara trying to control the position but Jacksson is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jacksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNamara's waist but McNamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacksson off to one side.

McNamara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacksson was covering up waiting for the punch and McNamara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McNamara controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jacksson for as long as he can get away with.

Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McNamara throws a series of punches but Jacksson avoids them all with ease.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McNamara as he jumps to the side.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McNamara as he avoids it easily.
McNamara swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson slips a jab and a cross from McNamara.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacksson.

McNamara drives through with a takedown into Jacksson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McNamara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jacksson's guard.
McNamara stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson tries to roll over but McNamara keeps him under control.
McNamara wants to stand up but Jacksson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McNamara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

McNamara rushes Jacksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

McNamara lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McNamara dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jacksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

McNamara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jacksson's half guard.
McNamara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McNamara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacksson wants to get back to full guard.
McNamara controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean McNamara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jacksson slips a jab and a cross from McNamara.
Jacksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McNamara moves into range and clinches up with Jacksson.

McNamara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jacksson keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
Jacksson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McNamara gets to his feet - Jacksson follows without any prompting.
Jacksson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McNamara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jacksson shoots in looking for a takedown but McNamara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sean McNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintonn Jacksson.
Jacksson shoots in looking for a takedown. McNamara tries to sprawl out of it but Jacksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNamara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacksson.
A combination from McNamara does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McNamara.

McNamara gets a takedown into half guard.
McNamara trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sean McNamara just wasn't active enough.

McNamara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacksson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McNamara in side control lands a decent elbow.
McNamara working the head and body with strikes.
McNamara takes a little break here. Jacksson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McNamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNamara 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McNamara!
Sean McNamara took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Das Labor for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubb's entrance music is Paper Scratcher. A fine choice. Tomson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bubba Shot the Jukebox last night- Mark Chestnut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stubb
vs
Tomson

195 cm
38
203 lbs
19 - 26 - 0

189 cm
32
210 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Tomson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomson.

Tomson shoots in and bounces Stubb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tomson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stubb working for a triangle but Tomson defends it easily.

Stubb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tomson has passed into half guard!
Stubb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tomson there.
Tomson content to control rather than advance.
Tomson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stubb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson trying to control from half guard but Stubb is working away.
Stubb is looking to get back to full guard here but Tomson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stubb takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tomson cracks Stubb with a big elbow.
Stubb is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy LA Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stubb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomson trying to control the action but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Tomson scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is looking to take a break and control but Stubb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stubb is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tomson just content to control the position.
Tomson working the ground and pound.
Tomson trying to control the action but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Tomson landing strikes.
Stubb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stubb makes his way to full guard, as Tomson worked for a kimura.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Stubb is keeping the position.
Tomson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Tomson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stubb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tomson has Stubb in his guard.
Tomson wants to stand and escape but Stubb is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubb wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
Tomson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stubb manages to get himself to full guard.

Tomson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stubb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stubb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stubb!
Tomson tries to bench press Stubb off him but Stubb keeps the position.
Tomson wants to control but Stubb postures up.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stubb asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tomson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stubb's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Tomson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tomson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stubb's hands.
Tomson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tomson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stubb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tomson misses with a body kick.
Tomson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stubb checks a low kick from Tomson.
Tomson misses with a low kick.
That kick from Tomson tenderised Stubb's leg. Stubb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stubb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Tomson clinches.
Stubb takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Michael Stubb has been cut.
Tomson scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stubb pulls guard successfully.
Tomson trying to control but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Tomson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stubb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomson controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson pushes down on Stubb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tomson is taking a breather. Stubb 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.
Tomson working the head and body with strikes.
Tomson is looking to advance position but Stubb won't allow it.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Stubb has hold of Tomson's hands but Tomson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tomson wants to take a breather but Stubb is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stubb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Stubb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomson wants to take a breather but Stubb is having none of it.
Tomson stalling.
Stubb has hold of Tomson's hands but Tomson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Stubb is defending well.
Stubb is staying active underneath Tomson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stubb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tomson is looking to take a break and control but Stubb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stubb has hold of Tomson's hands but Tomson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stubb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Julius Tomson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tomson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tomson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tomson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tomson controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Tomson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Tomson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Stubb's cut.
That's time! Stubb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tomson has Stubb up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tomson.
Tomson working Stubb over with knees to the body.
Stubb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomson walks away with a smile on his face. Stubb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tomson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson is keen to just control but Stubb is a slippery customer.
Tomson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Stubb looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tomson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tomson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stubb is looking to improve his position but Tomson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson tries to control but Stubb wriggling away.
Tomson controlling the pace for now.
Stubb bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stubb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Julius Tomson.

Tomson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tomson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stubb is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson uses his free foot to push down on Stubb's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stubb.
Stubb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tomson controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stubb is looking to improve his position but Tomson isn't that keen on the idea.
Tomson landing punches.
Stubb can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson lands a couple of good shots and Stubb has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tomson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tomson has the hooks in. Stubb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Tomson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Tomson looking for the choke but no joy.
Michael Stubb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stubb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tomson.

Tomson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stubb knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stubb for a finish.
Tomson lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stubb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tomson controlling the positon.
Stubb is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stubb wants to escape the position.
Tomson trying to control momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Tomson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Tomson!
A very excited looking Julius Tomson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxley's entrance music is Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Greene's choice of entrance music: Skindred - Nobody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moxley
vs
Greene

184 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
34
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Sex Panther Supplements!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anzor Greene!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley fails with the takedown

and Greene counters with a left and a right that hurts Moxley! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Greene jumps into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene won't let Moxley get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Greene postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Moxley in real trouble here! The ref calls for Moxley to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Greene!
Anzor Greene bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bandicoot
vs
Weed

172 cm
37
185 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

178 cm
34
180 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Weed!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bandicoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weed is trying to defend but Bandicoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Weed is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot.
Weed moves into full guard.
Weed is trying to keep Bandicoot in close.

Bandicoot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bandicoot tries to clinch
and Weed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bandicoot's knee momentarily.
Bandicoot wants to clinch.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up

and Weed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Weed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weed avoids it.
Bandicoot wants to break free but Weed has control.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weed avoids it.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Weed holds him up against the cage and eventually Bandicoot drops back down to his feet.
Weed tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing Weed back against the cage.
Bandicoot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Weed avoids the damage to the body.
Weed managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.

Weed manages to pull guard.
Bandicoot is looking to stand up but Weed won't let him.

Weed has his feet on Bandicoot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bandicoot closes the distance looking to clinch

and Weed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed is trying to pull guard but Bandicoot has him pressed against the cage.
Weed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bandicoot is looking to control Weed's arms but Weed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bandicoot has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from Bandicoot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Weed breaks from the clinch.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Weed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bandicoot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weed pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weed closes the distance and clinches up with Bandicoot, looking for a takedown. Weed pushes Bandicoot against the cage but Bandicoot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Bandicoot moves into the clinch.

Weed manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed keeping full guard, as Bandicoot tries to pass.

Bandicoot stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bandicoot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bandicoot can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Weed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bandicoot slows down the pace here.
Bandicoot is trying to force a seperation but Weed has the dominant position.
Weed prevents the takedown attempt.
Bandicoot missing with knees to the body.
Weed avoiding damage as Bandicoot throws knees to the body.
Weed fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot missing with knees to the body.
Bandicoot is looking to take this one to the mat.

Weed breaks from the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Weed moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Weed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot has momentary wrist control but Weed slips an elbow through the middle.
Weed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bandicoot working for a triangle but Weed defends it easily.
Bandicoot is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot keeping full guard, as Weed tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Weed swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandicoot.

Bandicoot takes the fight into the clinch.
Bandicoot is trying to break the clinch but Weed is controlling him.
Weed prevents the takedown attempt.
Bandicoot prevents the takedown attempt.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Weed avoids the damage to the body.
Crash Bandicoot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Weed avoids the damage to the body.
Weed is trying to stall.
Weed has Bandicoot pressed against the cage, preventing Bandicoot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bandicoot misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Weed pulls guard successfully.
Weed wants to hit a switch here but Bandicoot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Weed there!
Weed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bandicoot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Weed manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Weed tries to bench press Bandicoot off him but Bandicoot keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weed tries to escape but Bandicoot is in control.
Weed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Weed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot wants to stand and escape but instead Weed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Weed controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weed has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
Weed wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.

Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weed has passed into half guard!

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot is trying to stand back up but Weed is controlling him
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Weed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed wants to stand but Bandicoot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Weed has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weed connects with a nice short shot to Bandicoot's temple.

Bandicoot has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Weed is on him like a limpet, forcing Bandicoot back against the cage.
Weed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bandicoot is keeping busy.
Weed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bandicoot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weed blocks it with crossed arms.
Weed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bandicoot avoids the elbow strike from Weed, against the cage.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Weed avoids the damage to the body.
Weed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot lands a knee to the body.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weed avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandicoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weed is defending well for now.
Bandicoot working hard to break the clinch.
Bandicoot missing with knees to the body.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Weed avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bandicoot prevents it.
Weed prevents Bandicoot from breaking the clinch.
Weed stalls.
Bandicoot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bandicoot lands a takedown into guard.

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

Weed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bandicoot closes the distance but Weed moves to the side
and Weed counters with a low kick, right behind Bandicoot 's knee.
Bandicoot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Bandicoot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weed avoids it.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Weed avoids the damage to the body.
Bandicoot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bandicoot lands a knee to the head.
Weed tries to pull guard but Bandicoot forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Weed lands an uppercut.

Weed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bandicoot is trying to keep Weed in close.

Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Weed to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weed pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot looks like he's trying to stand up.

Weed is working for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandicoot is looking to control Weed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot has a hand on Weed's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Weed takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Weed putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandicoot is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Weed jumps into side control!

Weed is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandicoot is defending well.
Weed taking a breather here.
Bandicoot is trying to work for a sweep but Weed has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bandicoot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Weed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandicoot taking shots to the head.
Bandicoot is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Weed content just to control the position here.
Bandicoot is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandicoot regains half guard.
Weed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Weed moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weed landing strikes.
Jonathan Weed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crash Bandicoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot wants to control but Weed postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Weed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bandicoot 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... Crash Bandicoot!
After the big win, Crash Bandicoot made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Valenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy comes to the cage accompanied by Korn- Freak on a Leash. Lorenzo Valenta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Smithy
vs
Valenta

177 cm
35
166 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

179 cm
27
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jakobi Smithy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lorenzo Valenta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Smithy is predictable there
and Smithy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smithy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valenta connects with a right hand. Smithy shakes it off.
Valenta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smithy pinned against the cage. Smithy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Valenta darts in and clinches Smithy up against the cage.
Valenta prevents a body shot from Smithy.
Valenta misses with a knee to the head.
Valenta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valenta.
Smithy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smithy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valenta lands a body punch.
Valenta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy blocks a body shot from Valenta.
Valenta misses with some punches.
Smithy throws a punch but it's blocked by Valenta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithy.
I was talking to Smithy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smithy lands a shot to the body.
Smithy leaning against his opponent.
Smithy misses with some punches.
Smithy looking to slow down the pace here.
Smithy lands a hook that snaps the head of Valenta backwards.
Smithy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valenta scores with a shot to the side of Smithy's head.
Smithy slows down the pace here.
A short left from Valenta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy is leaning against Valenta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentas head.
Valenta is trying to drag Smithy to the mat but Smithy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smithy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valenta throws an elbow that misses.
Valenta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smithy.
Smithy struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenta controls his hands.
Smithy misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Smithy.
Valenta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smithy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smithy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valenta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smithy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy tries to work over Valenta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smithy working aggressively here.
Smithy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smithy lands a left hand.
Smithy lands a shoulder strike.
Smithy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Valenta - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valenta.
Valenta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smithy looking to stall.
Valenta lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithy swings wildly with an uppercut but Valenta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valenta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smithy.
Valenta throws an elbow that misses.
Smithy tries to throw a body punch but Valenta avoids it by throwing Smithy back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smithy.
Smithy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Smithy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smithy.
Valenta throws a head punch that misses.
Smithy misses with a punch to the body.
Smithy lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smithy fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithy tries to work over Valenta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smithy misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithy.
A head punch on the inside from Valenta fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakobi Smithy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smithy blocks a low kick nicely.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Valenta checks a leg kick.
Smithy misses with an uppercut. Valenta saw that one coming.
Smithy misses with an uppercut.
Smithy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valenta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smithy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valenta.
Smithy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithy scores with a sloppy right hand. Valenta should have avoided that one.
Smithy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smithy.
Valenta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smithy manages to avoid it.
Valenta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy throws a body punch but Valenta moves out of range.
Jab from Smithy.
Smithy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valenta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithy.
Smithy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smithy lands a nice looking body kick.
Smithy motions for Valenta to come forward. Smithy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smithy, right into the meat.
Smithy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valenta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smithy.
Smithy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smithy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valenta checks it well.
Jakobi Smithy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valenta throws a leg kick but Smithy checks it.
Smithy looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smithy moves out of range of the leg kick from Valenta.
Valenta takes a swing at Smithy's ribcage but misses.
Smithy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valenta.
Valenta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smithy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smithy swings for the body but Valenta moves out of range.
Valenta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valenta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valenta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smithy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smithy throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy tried to score with a low kick but Valenta checks it.
A combination from Smithy does no damage.

Valenta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valenta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Valenta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Valenta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Valenta looking to control but instead Smithy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Valenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valenta scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Valenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithy tries to get to full guard but Valenta has control of the leg.

Valenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Smithy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenta looks to land a strike but Smithy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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!
Smithy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakobi Smithy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smithy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithy lands a head shot.
Valenta looks to land a body kick but Smithy moved away.
Valenta walks into a left hand.
Valenta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smithy counters with an outside leg kick.
Valenta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smithy misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Valenta tries to score with a low kick but Smithy moves his leg out of the way.
Smithy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valenta.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valenta.
Valenta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smithy swivels and escapes.
Jakobi Smithy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valenta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smithy stuffs the takedown attempt from Valenta. Valenta gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithy.
Smithy throws a shot from downtown. Valenta moves away and avoids it.
Valenta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithy.
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakobi Smithy is winning the standup battle so far.
Smithy throws a leg kick
and Valenta counters with a low kick, right behind Smithy 's knee.
Smithy takes a swing at Valenta's ribcage but misses.
Valenta scores with a leg kick.
Smithy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valenta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Smithy is predictable there

and Valenta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valenta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithy's head.
Smithy keeping moving, preventing Valenta from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lorenzo Valenta wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smithy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta misses with a hook.
Smithy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valenta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valenta misses the shot to the body.
Valenta doesn't manage to clinch there - Smithy circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smithy, as that shot connected.
Smithy throws a leg kick
and Valenta counters with a nice leg kick.
Smithy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Valenta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valenta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smithy wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy is looking to control Valenta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smithy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valenta prevents Smithy from improving his position.
Smithy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valenta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithy is not content to let Valenta control the position.
Lorenzo Valenta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Valenta with the ground and pound but Smithy uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorenzo Valenta.
I think Smithy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakobi Smithy!
An out of breath Jakobi Smithy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Truman Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt's entrance music is Gravel Pit by Wu Tang Clan. A fine choice. Slick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Careful With That Axe Eugene. Oil Slick struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Roosevelt
vs
Slick

174 cm
35
156 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

182 cm
38
159 lbs
33 - 15 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Truman Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oil Slick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slick throws a leg kick which misses Roosevelt's front leg but catches the back leg as Roosevelt tries to avoid it.
Roosevelt tries to clinch but Slick moves out of range.
Slick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Slick gets a takedown into half guard.

Slick is looking for a kimura but Roosevelt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slick to get the leverage.
Roosevelt is looking to escape.

Slick is working for a kimura but Roosevelt is defending it quite comfortably.
Slick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roosevelt is just riding it out for now. Slick eventually gives up the hold.
Slick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roosevelt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slick.
Slick misses with a head shot. Roosevelt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roosevelt keeping full guard, as Slick tries to pass.
Roosevelt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slick is controlling him.
Slick trying to control but Roosevelt is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roosevelt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Roosevelt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Roosevelt is looking to clinch but Slick is avoiding it.
Slick dives in and grabs Roosevelt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roosevelt pushes down on Slick's head and hops out.
Slick connects with a leg kick. Roosevelt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slick lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Roosevelt's head coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt moves away from the strike by Slick.
Roosevelt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slick. Roosevelt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slick tries to land a front kick but Roosevelt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roosevelt.
Slick scoring well with a low kick there.
Slick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roosevelt manages to avoid it.
Slick misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roosevelt counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oil Slick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slick misses with a hook to the body

so Roosevelt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roosevelt tries to stand but Slick is controlling from the bottom.

Roosevelt stands and steps away. Slick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slick misses with a leg kick

and Roosevelt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slick won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roosevelt's best efforts.

Slick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Roosevelt is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Slick uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Roosevelt wants to get up but he can't break Slick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roosevelt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick looking for a sweep. Not yet Slick, not yet.
Slick working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that Slick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roosevelt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slick's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roosevelt wants to stand and escape but instead Slick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slick chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Roosevelt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roosevelt wants to get back to his feet but Slick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slick tries to free his leg and advance position but Roosevelt is retaining full guard.
Roosevelt keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick looking to pass the guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oil Slick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roosevelt wants to clinch.
Roosevelt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Slick misses.

Roosevelt instigates a clinch.
Slick working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Truman Roosevelt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Slick.
Slick just misses with a punch to the body.
Roosevelt tries to clinch but Slick moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slick.
Slick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slick with a poor takedown
and Roosevelt counters with a big head kick but Slick shrugs it off.
Slick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slick throws a lazy right hand but Roosevelt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roosevelt counters with a good, hard body kick but Slick shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick misses with a looping left.
Roosevelt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roosevelt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oil Slick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roosevelt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roosevelt.
Slick misses with a body kick.
Roosevelt tries to clinch there but Slick circles away.
Roosevelt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slick is looking to score with low kicks.
Roosevelt tries to clinch but Slick moves out of range.
Truman Roosevelt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slick swats away the attempt to clinch by Roosevelt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slick. That's going to slow Roosevelt down.
Slick throws a chopping leg kick but Roosevelt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roosevelt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slick misses with a double jab.
Slick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick avoids the head kick by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slick.
Slick wants to land a leg kick but Roosevelt is out of range.
Slick throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Roosevelt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slick thows a leg kick but Roosevelt checks it

and Roosevelt counters with a single leg into guard. Slick didn't expect that.
Slick trying to control the position here.
Slick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roosevelt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slick is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roosevelt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Slick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roosevelt doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roosevelt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Roosevelt coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Roosevelt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roosevelt is keeping busy.
Slick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Truman Roosevelt.
I think Roosevelt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumtomanee comes to the cage accompanied by Allah Allah Praise be Allah. Cope is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let's Go. Khali Kumtomanee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kumtomanee
vs
Cope

200 cm
36
155 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

176 cm
35
147 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Cope!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Kumtomanee blocks the leg kick.
Cope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kumtomanee.
Cope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mike Cope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kumtomanee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cope throws out a powerful jab.
Cope lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kumtomanee's sensitive parts.
Cope throws a nice looking combination but Kumtomanee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kumtomanee.
Cope thows a leg kick but Kumtomanee checks it

and Kumtomanee moves into the clinch.
Kumtomanee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cope gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kumtomanee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kumtomanee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cope avoids it.
Cope has Kumtomanee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumtomanee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kumtomanee scores a nice knee to the body.
Kumtomanee can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kumtomanee throws an elbow but misses.
Kumtomanee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kumtomanee pushes off an throws an elbow but Cope leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kumtomanee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow strike.
Cope on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cope blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cope avoiding damage as Kumtomanee throws knees to the body.
Kumtomanee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kumtomanee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cope blocks it with crossed arms.
Kumtomanee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khali Kumtomanee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cope blocks an elbow strike.
Kumtomanee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cope is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kumtomanee to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee tries to land knees in the clinch but Cope avoids the damage to the body.

Kumtomanee lands a takedown into guard.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Kumtomanee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kumtomanee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cope on the ground.
Kumtomanee is looking to stand up but Cope won't let him.

Cope has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kumtomanee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cope looking for subs off his back but Kumtomanee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kumtomanee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cope trying to control but Kumtomanee postures up.
Kumtomanee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kumtomanee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope gets full guard.
Kumtomanee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cope is keeping the position for now.
Kumtomanee throwing strikes from guard but Cope blocks nicely.

Cope has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kumtomanee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kumtomanee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Cope is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kumtomanee has his hands clasped together but Cope extends and breaks Kumtomanee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cope.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Cope!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Cope waved his t-shirt featuring Closed - Thanks for Support's logo in front of the cameras.