BCC 10: Rebirth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by "Phenomenon" by Thousand Foot Krutch. Tony Stackhouse has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Evans
vs
Stackhouse

170 cm
24
144 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

169 cm
23
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stackhouse is defended easily by Evans.
Stackhouse tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stackhouse.
Stackhouse shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Stackhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
Stackhouse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stackhouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Stackhouse persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Stackhouse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stackhouse misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse has a takedown stuffed.
Tony Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looks to land a combination but Stackhouse avoids it well.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans leaves Stackhouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stackhouse shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Stackhouse on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans!

It looks like Tony Stackhouse has been cut.
Stackhouse looks gassed!
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Stackhouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Stackhouse persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Stackhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Stackhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donk. Evans catches Stackhouse right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans throws a series of punches but Stackhouse avoids them all with ease.
Stackhouse slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stackhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Stackhouse. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stackhouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans is looking to score with low kicks.
Stackhouse fails with the takedown.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in but Stackhouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Stackhouse. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stackhouse moves out of range of the body kick.
Stackhouse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stackhouse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Stackhouse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stackhouse off to one side.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stackhouse has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Evans throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stackhouse fails with the takedown

and Evans counters with a series of strikes that sends Stackhouse to the canvas! Evans follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Stackhouse is rocked!

That has opened up Tony Stackhouse's cut even more.

Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stackhouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
Evans walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Stackhouse drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Evans swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Stackhouse's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Evans!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz
vs
Stone

168 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone tries to clinch but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz moves out of range.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone tries to bum rush Brzeszczyszczykiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Stone.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Stone is working an open guard so Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz shoots in and bounces Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stays in close to Stone's body and controls the position.

Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz landing with the ground and pound.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz defends well.

Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz lands a couple of digs.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz controlling from the top position.

Stone looking for a guillotine here but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz defends easily.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stone wants to sweep here but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz controlling him for the moment.

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

Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz preventing the sweep.
Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stands and steps away. Stone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz closes the distance and pushes Stone back into the cage.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stone 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.

Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
A head kick from Brzeszczyszczykiewicz lands but Stone takes it in his stride.
Stone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone fails with the takedown

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brzeszczyszczykiewicz jumps into side control!

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brzeszczyszczykiewicz off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.

Stone has hold of Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Stone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.

Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Stone swings around for an armbar but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stone's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to stand up but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is controlling him.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Brzeszczyszczykiewicz from controlling successfully.

Stone working for a triangle but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz defends it easily.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz controlling from the top position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz defends it easily.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stone is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brzeszczyszczykiewicz rolls with it to try and escape but Stone cranks on the arm and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Stone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yi Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Werster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jin
vs
Werster

225 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yi Jin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Werster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin ducks under a wild hook from Werster.
Werster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jin misses with the combination.
Werster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jin lands a high kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jin!
Jin closes the distance but Werster moves to the side
and Werster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jin thinking.
Werster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jin counters with a low kick, right behind Werster 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Werster misses.
Werster fails to land with a series of punches.
Werster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Jin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Werster lands with a right and another and another! Jin is in big trouble! Werster lands again and this time it's lights out for Jin! A quality knockout there for Werster.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fabio Werster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes into a darkened arena with his song building.

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Carroll
vs
David

180 cm
23
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander David!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carroll blocks a leg kick.
Carroll bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carroll scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexander David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carroll manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from David misses.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
David attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carroll slips a jab and a cross from David.
David misses the jab.
Carroll throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
David throws a series of punches but Carroll moves out of range.
David misses with a low kick as Carroll jumps back.
David looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
David misses with a wild body shot.
David misses with a kick to the body.
Carroll blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David just misses with a punch to the body.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carroll moves out of range of the body kick.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David throws a jab when Carroll was well out of range.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carroll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carroll really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carroll takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

David is rocked!

It looks like Alexander David has been cut.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David throws a leg kick but Carroll sees it coming and moves out of range.
David misses with a low kick.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Carroll! David is backing up but he can't get away as Carroll lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops David and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ian Carroll!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen "Killing In The Name Of" by Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Frank Bones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bones
vs
Savage

169 cm
22
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
129 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Savage!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Bones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Savage.
Savage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Bones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bones has managed to get both his arms back between Savage's legs - danger averted.
Savage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bones won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Savage looks gassed!
Bones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage controls Bones momentarily but Bones frees himself.

Savage pushes a forearm under Bones's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bones is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Savage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Father Futie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Futie
vs
Riley

172 cm
22
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Father Futie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Riley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley looks for a takedown but Futie sprawls well.
A big left from Futie misses.
Futie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Futie misses.
Futie lands a right hook to the body.

Riley has managed to clinch.

Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futie.
BOOM! Futie lands a beautiful left hook that drops Riley. Riley tries to recover but Futie is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Riley lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Father Futie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Finnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tucker
vs
Finnegan

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

189 cm
22
194 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker wants to clinch.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Finnegan circles away and keeps his distance.
Finnegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Tucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tucker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Tim Finnegan has been cut.
Tucker is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan has a takedown stuffed.
Tucker tries to clinch but Finnegan moves out of range.

Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Tucker misses with an elbow over the top.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tucker trying to control the position but instead, Finnegan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tucker into the cage.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tucker prevents it.
Tucker landing knees to the head.

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.
Finnegan avoids a wild elbow strike from Tucker.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Tucker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finnegan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finnegan blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Finnegan won't want to take too many of those.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Finnegan is blocking nicely.
Tucker gets underhooks to prevent Finnegan's takedown attempt.
Tom Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Finnegan.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tucker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnegan's brow.
Finnegan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tucker pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnegan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Tucker.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tucker taking a breather.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Finnegan blocks with his arms.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finnegan is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finnegan has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finnegan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tucker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Tucker is pressed up against the cage. Finnegan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tucker down to the mat. Tucker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finnegan looks gassed!
Tucker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Finnegan won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tucker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Finnegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tucker rushes Finnegan and presses him up against the cage.
Finnegan has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Finnegan in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finnegan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finnegan avoids it.
Finnegan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tucker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands an elbow inside that Finnegan shrugs off.

That has opened up Tim Finnegan's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
Tucker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finnegan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Finnegan is blocking nicely.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finnegan blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finnegan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Finnegan won't want to take too many of those.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Finnegan prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tucker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tom Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Finnegan.
Tucker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finnegan blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnegan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Finnegan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tucker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finnegan's face.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Finnegan is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finnegan is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Finnegan 's eye.

The cut above Tim Finnegan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tucker lands an elbow inside.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finnegan has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Finnegan blocks with his arms.
Finnegan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tucker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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.
Finnegan prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Finnegan in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finnegan's face.
Finnegan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tucker prevents it.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tucker.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
Finnegan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnegan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finnegan's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Tucker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Finnegan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tom Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finnegan has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tucker lands an elbow inside that Finnegan shrugs off.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Finnegan keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Finnegan blocks with his arms.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tucker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tucker looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Finnegan blocks with his arms.

Finnegan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Finnegan tries to pass to full mount but Tucker defends it.
Finnegan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Finnegan is pressing down on Tucker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tucker is holding on for now.
Tim Finnegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan is pressing down on Tucker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tucker is holding on for now.
Tucker is trying to stand back up but Finnegan is controlling him
Still in half guard, Finnegan seems content to control.
Finnegan wants to pass the guard but Tucker is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to roll over but Finnegan keeps him under control.
Well, if Finnegan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Finnegan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tucker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finnegan controlling the action here.
Finnegan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tucker!
Finnegan controlling from the full mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tim Finnegan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnegan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
Tom Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finnegan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tucker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Finnegan goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tom Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Finnegan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Finnegan circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tucker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tucker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Give It All by Rise Against. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Law
vs
Smith

170 cm
19
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

169 cm
23
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Law dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith lands with a cross.
Law closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donk. Smith catches Law right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith jabs at Law's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law slips a jab from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Law circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Law staying out of range there.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Law.
A jab from Smith misses.
Law tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Smith

and Law counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Law thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Law's arms.
Smith tries to roll but Law sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Smith controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Law is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Law. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Law's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.

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

Law looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Law is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Law is breathing heavily.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Smith stands up from half guard.
Smith thuds a left hand into Law's body.
Smith throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Law takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Law has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

Smith gets to his feet - Law follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Law throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Law blocks the leg kick.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Law doesn't seem phased though.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law staying out of range there.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Law moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Law.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Smith misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mike Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Law lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Law defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Law counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Law counters with a head kick.
Smith moves out of range as Law strikes.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Law counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a leg kick

and Law counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is wriggling around trying to escape but Law has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Smith taps out and Law picks up the big win! Great work there by Law!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Law!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ridin Dirty. Jericho Datu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jello
vs
Datu

175 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
150 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jello!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jello fails with a takedown attempt.
Datu avoids the body shot from Jello.
Jello tries to clinch up.
Jello tries to clinch up but Datu circles away and keeps his distance.
Datu swats away the attempt to clinch by Jello.
Jello doesn't manage to clinch there - Datu circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello throws a head kick but Datu moves out of range.
Datu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Datu gets a clinch.

Jello breaks from the clinch.
Jack Jello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Datu counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Datu.

Datu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jello, who protects the arm well.
Datu scores with a couple of short elbows.

Datu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Datu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Datu on the ground.
Jello is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Datu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Datu is staying tight to Jello's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Datu tries to score with some ground and pound. Jello controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Datu is working to tighten is grip on Jello's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jello has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Datu is really squeezing tight and eventually Jello passes out! Datu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jericho Datu! Jericho Datu retains his featherweight title!