PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. Richie Fanoogon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jukebox Timebmb's chin.

Fanoogon
vs
Timebmb

176 cm
34
194 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

170 cm
28
191 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Timebmb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fanoogon did well to prevent Timebmb getting side control.
Timebmb with the ground and pound but Fanoogon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Timebmb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fanoogon is keeping the position for now.
Fanoogon seems keen to control Timebmb's posture.
Fanoogon 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.
Fanoogon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Fanoogon keeps moving.
Timebmb postures up in Fanoogon's guard and throws a big left but Fanoogon blocks it.
Timebmb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Timebmb throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Timebmb lands a couple of digs.
Timebmb postures up in Fanoogon's guard and throws a big left but Fanoogon blocks it.
Fanoogon keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Fanoogon is retaining full guard.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Fanoogon keeps moving.
Timebmb looking to pass the guard.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Fanoogon keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb passes Fanoogon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Timebmb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fanoogon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fanoogon won't allow Timebmb to pass to mount.
Fanoogon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Timebmb is trying to control. Fanoogon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Timebmb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timebmb uses his free foot to push down on Fanoogon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fanoogon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon wants to control but Timebmb is having none of it.
Timebmb looking to land elbow strikes but Fanoogon uses the position to regain half guard.
Timebmb thows a huge punch but Fanoogon dodges it nicely.
Timebmb with the ground and pound but Fanoogon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fanoogon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timebmb trying to control but Fanoogon is working from the bottom.
Timebmb pushes down on Fanoogon's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Timebmb is looking for a kimura here.
Timebmb working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fanoogon's thigh. Fanoogon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Timebmb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fanoogon trying to hold on to Timebmb's head to control him but Timebmb postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Timebmb clinches with his opponent.
Timebmb tries for a takedown but Fanoogon manages to get underhooks.
Fanoogon wants to stall.
Fanoogon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Timebmb can't get the takedown.
Fanoogon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Timebmb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richie Fanoogon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Fanoogon gets underhooks to prevent Timebmb's takedown attempt.
Timebmb goes for a takedown attempt but Fanoogon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon tries to score a body lock takedown but Timebmb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Timebmb pulls guard effortlessly.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Timebmb keeps moving.
Timebmb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timebmb lands some strikes from the bottom.
Fanoogon stopping the sweep attempt from Timebmb.
Jukebox Timebmb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanoogon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanoogon working away.
Timebmb tries to bench press Fanoogon off him but Fanoogon keeps the position.
Timebmb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Timebmb actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is nestled in close to Timebmb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fanoogon working over Timebmb with some ground and pound. Timebmb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Fanoogon wants to control but Timebmb is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Fanoogon there.
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. Fanoogon connects with a nice short shot to Timebmb's temple.

Fanoogon seems to be working for a kimura but Timebmb defends the submission attempt.
Fanoogon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timebmb's head.
Fanoogon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Fanoogon there.
Ground and pound from Fanoogon.
Timebmb regains full guard. Nicely done.

Timebmb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb looking for a sweep. Not yet Timebmb, not yet.
Fanoogon distracts Timebmb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fanoogon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Timebmb keeps moving.

Timebmb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fanoogon defends it easily.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Timebmb keeps moving.

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

Timebmb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fanoogon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fanoogon 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Timebmb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon pulls Timebmb in close to prevent any damage.
Timebmb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timebmb looking to pass the guard.
Timebmb trying to control but Fanoogon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richie Fanoogon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Timebmb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fanoogon tries to avoid it but Timebmb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fanoogon to the ground. Fanoogon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timebmb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fanoogon circles away.
Timebmb just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timebmb is defended easily by Fanoogon.
Richie Fanoogon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.

Timebmb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Timebmb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fanoogon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Timebmb looking for a takedown.
Timebmb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timebmb jumps guard but Fanoogon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fanoogon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timebmbs head.
Timebmb looking for a takedown.
Timebmb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fanoogon looking to slow down the pace here.
Fanoogon is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timebmb is trying to drag Fanoogon to the mat but Fanoogon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timebmb goes for a takedown attempt but Fanoogon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timebmb with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fanoogon counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Fanoogon lands a nice hook to Timebmb's body. Timebmb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Timebmb tries for a takedown but Fanoogon circles away easily
and Fanoogon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Timebmb thinking.

Fanoogon lands a big right hand that sends Timebmb crashing to the mat! Fanoogon stays standing though and waves Timebmb back to his feet!

Timebmb is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timebmb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timebmb is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanoogon finish him?
Jukebox Timebmb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanoogon lands with a thumping leg kick.

Fanoogon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Timebmb sprawling to the canvas! Timebmb rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fanoogon finish him?!
Fanoogon scores with a shot to the body.
Fanoogon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Timebmb doesn't seem bothered though.
Fanoogon weaves into range and cracks Timebmb right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Timebmb goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Fanoogon is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Fanoogon!
An out of breath Richie Fanoogon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.