LAFC18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Townsley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Townsley
vs
Risley

183 cm
28
205 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

189 cm
21
209 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Townsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Townsley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Risley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Townsley somewhat.
Townsley is breathing heavily.
Risley throws a sloppy body shot
and Townsley counters with a three punch combo that has Risley backing up. Risley nods at Townsley to acknowledge the strikes.
Townsley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Joe's in the buildup to the fight.
Risley misses with a jab, cross combination.

Risley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Townsley to the mat! Townsley manages to get full guard.
Risley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Risley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Risley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Risley moves into full mount!
Risley with the ground and pound from mount.
Risley controlling from the full mount.
Townsley is looking to improve his position but Risley isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley controlling the pace for now.
Townsley is squirming around, avoiding Risley's attempts to control the action.
Townsley gets back to half guard.

Risley is working for a kimura but Townsley is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Risley seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Risley.
Risley controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Risley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Townsley has managed to free his arm - good work.
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. Risley connects with a nice short shot to Townsley's temple.
Risley has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Average Joe's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Risley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Townsley is refusing to be controlled, as Risley sits in half guard.
Risley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Risley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Risley slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Risley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Risley keeps the fight on the outside.
Risley tries to clinch there but Townsley circles away.
Townsley has his takedown stuffed

and Risley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Risley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Risley is looking to break free of the clinch but Townsley has double underhooks.
Townsley can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Risley tries to pull guard but Townsley holds him up against the cage and eventually Risley drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley tries to circle away but Townsley has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Townsley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Townsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Risley misses with a jab to the body
and Townsley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Townsley fails with the takedown

and Risley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Risley.
Risley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Risley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Risley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hunter Risley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Risley moves in looking to clinch but Townsley pushes him off.
Risley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Townsley swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Risley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Townsley is letting Risley control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley trying to control the action but Townsley is working from the bottom.
Risley controlling the position.

Risley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley is trying to escape the position but Risley is controlling the position.
Risley is chipping away with strikes.
Risley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Townsley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Risley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Risley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Townsley's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Risley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Risley tries to clinch up but Townsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Risley tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Townsley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Risley trying to land knees to the body.
Risley can't break the clinch.
Risley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Townsley is trying to break free.
Risley working hard to break the clinch.
Risley is trying to pull guard but Townsley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Risley is looking to break free of the clinch but Townsley has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Townsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Risley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Townsley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Townsley is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Risley pulls guard.

Risley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Risley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Townsley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Risley looking for a sweep. Not yet Risley, not yet.
Risley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Townsley stops Risley from standing up.
Risley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley content to stall in guard here.

Risley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Townsley stacks Risley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Townsley!
Townsley tries to stand but Risley is controlling his head.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley working away.
Risley wants to get back to his feet but Townsley drags him back down.
Risley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Townsley off and has taken his back!
Risley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Townsley's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Townsley is trying to remain composed but Risley is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Risley not allowing Townsley to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risley scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Risley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Risley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Risley!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by It's Goin Down by T.C.. Joshua Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perez
vs
Hicks

197 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

199 cm
24
135 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez feints and then cracks Hicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hicks down.
Hicks misses with a double jab
and Perez counters with a thumping low kick.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hicks has time to react.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perez.
Joshua Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez lands a big head kick that sends Hicks to the canvas! Perez follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Perez!
Joshua Perez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Van De Velde will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Martinez
vs
Van De Velde

190 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

225 cm
28
205 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Velde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van De Velde slips under a jab from Martinez.
Van De Velde tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
We've been hearing reports that Martinez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Van De Velde tries to clinch

and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Van De Velde didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Martinez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Martinez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Van De Velde screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Martinez! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Johnny Martinez!
After the fight, Johnny Martinez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Douche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Douche has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Douche
vs
Sasi

191 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
201 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Douche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Sasi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sasi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Douche to the ground. Sasi is now in Douche's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sasi throws a strike but Douche rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Douche wants to control from the top but Sasi keeps moving.
Sasi is looking to stand up but Douche isn't so interested in that idea.
Douche wants to stand but Sasi is controlling his posture from full guard.

Sasi manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douche has his takedown stuffed

and Sasi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Douche's guard.
Sasi lands a couple of elbows.
Douche tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Douche scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Douche dives in and grabs Sasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sasi pushes down on Douche's head and hops out.
Douche tries to clinch up.
Douche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douche throws a leg kick which misses Sasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Sasi tries to avoid it.
Douche wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Douche both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sasi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Douche is trying to maintain the position but Sasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Douche looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice strikes from Sasi there.
Sasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douche's head.
Sasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sasi is thwarting Douche's attempts to control the position.
Sasi prevents Douche from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douche defending well though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sasi working the head and body with strikes.
Sasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sasi lands with a punch from half guard.
Douche is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sasi scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Sasi connects with a nice short shot to Douche's temple.

Douche is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Douche is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douche is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sasi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sasi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sasi lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasi scores with a big shot! Douche's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Douche! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Sasi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sirpico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brady
vs
Sirpico

188 cm
26
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Brady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Sirpico!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirpico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sirpico throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sirpico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sirpico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sirpico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sirpico somewhat.
Sirpico closes the distance and clinches up with Brady, looking for a takedown. Sirpico pushes Brady against the cage but Brady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marshal Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sirpico.
Sirpico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brady avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice cross by Brady.
Brady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sirpico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brady tries to land a leg kick but Sirpico saw it coming and moves away.
Brady could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Brady throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sirpico tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brady is in Sirpico's guard.
Brady has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brady is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sirpico has an active guard here but Brady has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sirpico trying to control here.
Brady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Brady is trying to work for a kimura but Sirpico is defending well.
Sirpico gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sirpico keeping full guard, as Brady tries to pass.
Brady content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brady stops Sirpico from standing up.
Sirpico working a defensive guard here.

Sirpico has his foot on Brady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brady works his way back into a safe position though.
Brady is working Sirpico over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sirpico is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brady defends well.
Brady is working Sirpico over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brady pushes down on Sirpico's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Brady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sirpico has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brady is controlling the pace.
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.
Brady wants to take a breather but Sirpico is having none of it.
Brady works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brady with shots to the head and body - Sirpico looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Brady dominated that round.
That's time! Brady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sirpico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brady.
Brady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sirpico clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sirpico throws a head punch that misses.
Brady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Brady turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brady trying to control the position but Sirpico is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady working the ground and pound.
Sirpico is looking to regain half guard here but Brady keeps moving and retains side control.

Brady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sirpico, who protects the arm well.

Brady decides to stand back up. Brady steps back and let's Sirpico get back to his feet.
Sirpico wants to clinch.
Sirpico tries to close the distance and clinch but Brady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirpico's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brady connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sirpico scrambles back to his feet.
Sirpico closes the distance but Brady moves to the side
and Brady counters with a good low kick that Sirpico was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirpico tries to close the distance and clinch but Brady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirpico tries to clinch but Brady is having none of it.
Sirpico fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirpico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sirpico walks into a left hand.
Sirpico moves in looking to clinch but Brady pushes him off.
Sirpico throws a series of punches but Brady moves out of range.
Sirpico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brady misses with a looping right.
Sirpico tries to clinch there but Brady circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sirpico is defended easily by Brady.
Marshal Brady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Brady gets the takedown into side control.

Brady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sirpico, who protects the arm well.
Marshal Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirpico is looking to regain half guard here but Brady keeps moving and retains side control.
Brady lands an elbow.
Brady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brady scoring with punches and elbows.

Brady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sirpico, who protects the arm well.
Sirpico tries to bench press Brady off him but Brady keeps the position.
Brady trying to control the action but Sirpico is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brady is trying to get an arm triangle but Sirpico is defending well.

Brady decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Sirpico moves into the clinch successfully.

Sirpico jumps into guard, dragging Brady to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sirpico looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brady has picked Sirpico up and slammed him! Sirpico can't keep hold of the triangle and Brady manages to pass to side control!

Brady stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Brady dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brady has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brady misses with a jab to the body
and Sirpico counters with a stiff right hand.

Brady closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brady lands in his opponent's guard.
Brady lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Sirpico has an active guard here but Brady has managed to pass into half guard.

Brady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sirpico defends it well.
Sirpico is trying to maintain the position but Brady is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brady decides to stand and escape the position.
Brady closes the distance and clinches up with Sirpico, looking for a takedown. Brady pushes Sirpico against the cage but Sirpico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sirpico thows a body kick. Brady tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brady buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brady slaps away a takedown attempt from Sirpico, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Brady shoots in and gets a takedown into Sirpico's guard.
Sirpico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brady scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sirpico keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brady stands up from Sirpico's guard - Brady perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady circles away from the clinch attempt.

Brady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sirpico's half guard.

Sirpico kicks off Brady and gets to his feet.
Brady lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sirpico throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily.
Brady looks to land a combination but Sirpico avoids it well.
Sirpico doesn't manage to clinch there - Brady circles away.
Sirpico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brady pinned against the cage. Brady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brady gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brady is working for a kimura but Sirpico is defending it quite comfortably.

Sirpico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brady takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady moves nicely into side control.

Brady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sirpico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brady cracks Sirpico with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady working the ground and pound from side control.

Brady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Brady clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brady tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshal Brady is winning the standup battle so far.

Brady looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brady trying to control but Sirpico is working from the bottom.
Brady looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Brady stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch combination from Sirpico misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirpico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Brady gets a double leg takedown into Sirpico's guard.

Brady stands up from Sirpico's guard - Brady perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sirpico wants to clinch up but Brady keeps it at a distance.

Brady gets the takedown into side control.

Brady decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirpico tries to close the distance and clinch but Brady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady throws an overhand right that lands on Sirpico's shoulder, as Sirpico tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brady scores with a body shot.
Brady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirpico is looking to clinch but Brady is avoiding it.
Brady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Brady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Sirpico is retaining full guard.
Brady prevents Sirpico from getting back to his feet.

Sirpico is looking for a triangle but Brady pushes his legs off easily.
Brady landing some decent shots from guard.
Brady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brady sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirpico wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brady is now in half guard.

Brady is working for a kimura but Sirpico is defending it quite comfortably.
Sirpico is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sirpico actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirpico trying to hold on to Brady's head to control him but Brady postures up.
Sirpico is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Brady had his way with Frank Sirpico in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sirpico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brady lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sirpico throws a series of punches but Brady moves out of range.

Brady tries to keep at a distance but Sirpico has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sirpico pulls Brady into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sirpico is on top in guard.
Sirpico looking to sit in guard and control but Brady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sirpico working a defensive guard but Brady manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sirpico is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady wants to control but Sirpico is keeping him busy.

Brady tries for a kimura but Sirpico is defending well.

Brady decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirpico.
Sirpico closes the distance and clinches up with Brady, looking for a takedown. Sirpico pushes Brady against the cage but Brady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sirpico did well to prevent Brady getting side control.

Brady decides to stand up.
Brady scores with a hook to the body. Sirpico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sirpico tries to clinch but Brady is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brady.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirpico doesn't manage to clinch there - Brady circles away.
Nice jab there from Brady.
Sirpico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Brady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sirpico looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Brady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sirpico wants to get back to his feet but Brady drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brady decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sirpico to his feet.

Brady shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Brady decides to stand and escape the position.
Sirpico blocks a head kick by Brady.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirpico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brady lands a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brady.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirpico can't do much from the bottom here.
Sirpico gets back to half guard.
Brady frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Brady looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshal Brady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brady, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Brady!
Marshal Brady is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatboy has chosen Bill Hicks - Goat boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pan Goatboy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lodbrok
vs
Goatboy

191 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
190 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ragnar Lodbrok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Goatboy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok misses with a takedown
and Goatboy counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lodbrok shoots for a takedown but Goatboy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lodbrok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lodbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Goatboy.
Goatboy stuffs the takedown attempt from Lodbrok. Lodbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Lodbrok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lodbrok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Lodbrok is looking for a kimura but Goatboy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lodbrok to get the leverage.
Lodbrok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goatboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lodbrok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lodbrok working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lodbrok looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goatboy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Lodbrok is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Goatboy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ragnar Lodbrok!
Ragnar Lodbrok is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ragnar Lodbrok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Pan Goatboy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Goatboy was here to please you!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Thicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thicke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Guetta and Snoop Dogg - Sweat . This should be a great matchup!

Pony
vs
Thicke

167 cm
24
140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

184 cm
28
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Pony!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Thicke.
Thicke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thicke moves out of range of the strikes.
Thicke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pony throws the kick towards the body but Thicke avoids it.
Thicke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pony defends it nicely.
Pony throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pony bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thicke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pony pinned against the cage. Pony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thicke walks into a left hand.
Thicke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pony takes one to the chin there.
Thicke takes a swing at Pony's ribcage but misses.
Thicke throws a big shot that misses.
Thicke misses with a body punch
and Pony counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pony was well out of range. Poor timing from Thicke.

Pony moves into range and clinches up with Thicke.
Thicke is looking to take this one to the mat.
David Pony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Thicke.
Nice elbow from Pony.
Pony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thicke can't get the takedown.
Thicke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pony gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thicke blocks the elbow strike.
Pony lands a good knee to the midsection. Thicke won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Pony.
Thicke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pony lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pony throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pony lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thicke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pony gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pony pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thicke wants a takedown.

Pony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Thicke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thicke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pony is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pony wants to control but Thicke postures up.
Pony manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pony might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thicke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Thicke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thicke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thicke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pony is trying to get back to full guard.
Thicke thows a huge punch but Pony dodges it nicely.
Thicke is looking to stall here but Pony recovers full guard.
Thicke trying to control but Pony is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thicke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thicke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pony's guard.

Thicke wants to work for an arm triangle but Pony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thicke trying to mount his opponent but Pony defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thicke.
Thicke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Thicke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pony scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thicke lands an overhand right.
Pony rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thicke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thicke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thicke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pony rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Pony there.
Pony will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thicke tries for a takedown but Pony sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Thicke misses.
Thicke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thicke darts in looking for a takedown but Pony gets double underhooks and turns Thicke into the cage.
Thicke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pony pulls him back up using the underhooks.
David Pony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Thicke.
Pony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thicke.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pony.
Thicke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony tries to land a knee to the head but Thicke blocks with his arms.
Thicke avoiding damage as Pony throws knees to the body.
Thicke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thicke can't get the takedown.
Pony lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pony gets through Thicke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Pony.

Pony manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Pony misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pony, right into the meat.
Thicke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thicke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pony's waist but Pony gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thicke off to one side.
Pony fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pony!
Brad Thicke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pony keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pony stuffs the takedown.
Thicke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pony.
Brad Thicke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pony misses the shot to the body.
Pony throws a hook but Thicke blocks it.

Thicke 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.
Thicke stopping the sweep attempt from Pony.
Thicke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thicke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pony keeping moving, preventing Thicke from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke is looking to work some ground and pound but Pony has wrist control.
Pony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thicke on the ground.
Thicke throws a strike but Pony rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pony trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thicke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thicke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pony.
Pony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thicke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thicke connects with a right hand. Pony shakes it off.

Thicke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thicke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thicke wants to pass to mount but Pony is defending the position.
Pony regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thicke.
Thicke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thicke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Pony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thicke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brad Thicke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thicke wants to clinch up but Pony keeps it at a distance.
Thicke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pony dodges the punch combination from Thicke.
Thicke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thicke shoots in but no luck this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thicke checks a leg kick.
Pony punishes Thicke's body with a nice straight punch.
Thicke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pony is fending him off so far but Thicke persists. Nope, Pony circles away and we're back to standing.
Pony scoring well with a low kick there.
Pony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pony throws a head kick that misses.

Pony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pony is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thicke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pony tries a body shot but Thicke blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thicke misses with a takedown attempt - Pony sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Pony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Thicke.
Thicke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pony moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Pony has closed the distance and engaged Thicke in a clinch.
Thicke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pony is defending well.
Thicke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Pony - that landed with a thud.
Thicke wants a takedown.
Thicke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thicke prevents a body shot from Pony.
Pony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thicke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pony avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Pony.
Pony lands an elbow inside that Thicke shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pony throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Pony.
Pony looking to throw knees to the head but Thicke is blocking nicely.
Pony tries to throw a body punch but Thicke avoids it by throwing Pony back against the cage.
Pony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thicke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pony avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pony lands an elbow just above Thicke 's eye.
Pony trying to land knees to the body.

Pony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thicke misses with a series of wild punches.
Pony misses with an uppercut. Thicke saw that one coming.
Thicke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Thicke misses.

Pony clinches up with Thicke and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thicke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pony misses the jab.
Pony throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thicke.
Pony connects with a leg kick. Thicke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thicke thows a body shot but no joy.
Pony avoids the body shot from Thicke.
That kick from Pony tenderised Thicke's leg. Thicke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pony pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thicke back to the cage. Pony follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thicke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pony.
Thicke lands a head shot.
Thicke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thicke misses with the combination.
Pony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thicke moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pony misses.
Thicke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pony can pounce on him.
Pony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thicke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pony counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A left lands for Pony.
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!

Pony clinches.
Pony works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pony.
Pony lands a hook that snaps the head of Thicke backwards.
Pony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thicke avoids it.
Thicke avoids the elbow strike from Pony, against the cage.
Thicke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pony fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Pony clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thicke.
Pony throws a hook but Thicke blocks it.
Thicke fails with a takedown attempt.
Pony fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thicke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Pony as Thicke shoots in.
Thicke closes the distance and clinches up with Pony, looking for a takedown. Thicke pushes Pony against the cage but Pony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David Pony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Thicke.
Pony with a nice cross.
Pony misses with the combination.
Thicke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thicke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thicke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thicke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Pony misses.
Pony throws out a powerful jab.
Pony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pony walks into a jab.
Thicke throws a right hand that Pony ducks under and follows up with a left that Pony also avoids with ease.
Thicke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pony.
Pony moves out of range as Thicke strikes.
Thicke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pony circles away quickly and effectively.
Thicke swings for the body but Pony moves out of range.
Pony thows a body shot but no joy.
Pony tries to clinch but Thicke is having none of it.
Pony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pony scoring well with a low kick there.
Pony pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony swings widly with a right hand
and Thicke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thicke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pony.
Thicke scores with a three punch combo!
Thicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pony moves away.
Thicke throws a hook to the side of Pony's head but Pony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Pony has closed the distance and engaged Thicke in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pony tries to land a knee to the head but Thicke blocks with his arms.
Thicke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pony after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Pony.
Nice body punch from Pony - that landed with a thud.

Pony breaks from the clinch.
Pony misses with a looping right.
Pony looks to land a left hand but Thicke moved out of range nicely.
Pony on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pony slips a jab and a cross from Thicke.
Thicke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thicke lands a nice hook to Pony's body. Pony takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thicke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thicke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pony scores with a jab. Thicke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pony fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thicke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thicke lands a slapping body shot.
Pony connects with a body shot that sends Thicke's belly button to the back.
A combination from Thicke does no damage.
Pony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thicke blocks a head kick by Pony.
Pony misses with a wild body shot.
Thicke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Thicke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thicke throwing shots but Pony is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thicke is trying to control the action in half guard but Pony is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pony is trying is best to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thicke works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from Thicke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that David Pony will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thicke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pony circles away quickly and effectively.
Thicke 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pony.
Thicke moves away from the strike by Pony.

Pony moves into range and clinches up with Thicke.
Pony prevents the takedown attempt.
Thicke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pony pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thicke moves out of range of the strikes.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pony enables Thicke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pony manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pony trying to control the position.
Pony wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke throws a big right hand that misses.
Thicke throwing strikes but missing.
Thicke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thicke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thicke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pony keeping moving, preventing Thicke from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pony is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony wants to sweep but no luck.
Thicke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Thicke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pony napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Thicke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pony knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Thicke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pony struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke in side control, throwing shots but Pony defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thicke throws a strike aimed at the side of Pony's head but Pony avoids it well.
Pony is trying to buck Thicke off.
Thicke 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.
You can see the frustration on Pony's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thicke trying to control the position but Pony is working away.
Thicke in side control, throwing shots but Pony defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Thicke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thicke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pony is letting Thicke control him for a moment.
Brad Thicke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thicke is looking to take a break and control but Pony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thicke throws a strike aimed at the side of Pony's head but Pony avoids it well.
Thicke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Thicke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pony parries the strikes from Thicke easily there. Thicke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pony to escape.
Thicke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Thicke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thicke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Pony!
David Pony retains his featherweight title!