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WFC 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burnt Faceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faceman has chosen Dirt Road Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burnt Faceman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte 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.
Faceman missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faceman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faceman misses with a head kick.
Faceman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Faceman missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Faceman.
Faceman is looking to clinch.
Bonaparte blocks a head kick by Faceman.
Faceman throws a lazy head kick
and Bonaparte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Faceman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faceman keeping moving, preventing Bonaparte from controlling successfully.
Bonaparte wants to pass the guard but Faceman is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Faceman's guard.
Faceman won't allow Bonaparte to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faceman is trying to stand back up but Bonaparte is controlling him
Bonaparte is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Faceman!
Bonaparte punishing his opponent with strikes.
Faceman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonaparte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonaparte tries to control but Faceman wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faceman tries to reverse the position but Bonaparte maintains control.
Faceman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bonaparte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bonaparte scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte raining down shots from the mount!
Bonaparte is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Faceman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Faceman!
Faceman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faceman preventing the sweep.
Bonaparte working for submissions but it's allowed Faceman to get to half guard.
Bonaparte is looking for a sweep. Faceman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faceman trying to advance position but Bonaparte counters by regaining guard.
Faceman is pushing down on Bonaparte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonaparte is fighting to maintain full guard but Faceman has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Faceman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faceman throws a leg kick but Bonaparte moved away.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonaparte avoids the head kick by Faceman.
Faceman misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonaparte tries to free his leg and advance position but Faceman is retaining full guard.
Faceman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bonaparte controls the pace.
Bonaparte trying to control but Faceman is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte lands a couple of digs.
Bonaparte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faceman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonaparte is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faceman's head.
Faceman looking for a sweep. Not yet Faceman, not yet.
Bonaparte trying to control but Faceman is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte lands a couple of digs.
Napoleon Bonaparte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonaparte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonaparte makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bonaparte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonaparte postures up in Faceman's guard and throws a big left but Faceman blocks it.
Bonaparte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonaparte working some strikes from top position.
Bonaparte landing with the ground and pound.
Bonaparte trying to control but Faceman is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte throwing strikes from guard but Faceman blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonaparte throws and elbow that misses. Faceman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonaparte's guard. Nice move by Faceman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonaparte is trying to control the position but Faceman postures up.
Faceman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaparte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaparte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bonaparte lands a big elbow.
Bonaparte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bonaparte has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Faceman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonaparte is defended easily by Faceman.
Faceman throws a big shot that misses.
Faceman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Faceman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Faceman throws a head kick that misses.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faceman.
Bonaparte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faceman throws a leg kick but Bonaparte checks it.
Faceman throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faceman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonaparte circles away.
Faceman wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance.
Burnt Faceman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faceman tries to clinch there but Bonaparte circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Faceman!
No luck for Bonaparte with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Bonaparte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonaparte shoots in and drives through. Faceman sprawls well.
Faceman tries to clinch there but Bonaparte circles away.
Faceman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Faceman throws a nice head kick!
Bonaparte tries for a takedown but Faceman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burnt Faceman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte shoots in and drives through. Faceman sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faceman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonaparte circles away.
Bonaparte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faceman is fending him off so far but Bonaparte persists. Nope, Faceman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonaparte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Faceman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonaparte is out of range.
Faceman is looking to clinch but Bonaparte is avoiding it.
Bonaparte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faceman tries to avoid it but Bonaparte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faceman to the ground. Faceman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faceman misses the shot to the body.
Faceman throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Faceman throws a head kick that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries to free his leg and advance position but Faceman is retaining full guard.
Burnt Faceman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonaparte trying to move into half guard but instead Faceman has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faceman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonaparte is keeping the position for now.
Bonaparte is trying to control the position but Faceman postures up.
Bonaparte looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonaparte, not yet.
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.
Napoleon Bonaparte has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Faceman is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.
Faceman scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Faceman.
Faceman cracks the inside of Bonaparte's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Faceman counters with a head kick. That will keep Bonaparte thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Faceman scores with a nice right hand.
Bonaparte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faceman is fending him off so far but Bonaparte persists. Nope, Faceman circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Faceman.
Faceman wants to clinch but Bonaparte slips to the side
and Bonaparte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Faceman's guard.
Bonaparte preventing the sweep.
Faceman is pulling down on Bonaparte's head to control his posture.
Faceman keeping moving, preventing Bonaparte from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnt Faceman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonaparte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Napoleon Bonaparte!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Napoleon Bonaparte!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Napoleon Bonaparte!
Napoleon Bonaparte wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Niksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quik comes to the cage accompanied by Zro ft. Devin the Dude - Hit'em with the Mule (Ratatatat Remix). Niksa has chosen T.N.T as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dusko Niksa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Quik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusko Niksa!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niksa misses with an uppercut
and Quik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Quik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niksa lunges at Quik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quik's hand.
Jab by Niksa.
Quik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Niksa throws a poor cross that misses
and Quik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niksa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Niksa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niksa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Niksa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quik.
Quik scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niksa misses with a straight left.
Niksa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Quik to counter with a crisp jab.
Quik slips a jab and a cross from Niksa.
Niksa takes a swing at Quik's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Quik.
Quik misses with a head kick.
Quik lands a leg kick that knocks Niksa off balance momentarily.
Quik scoring well with a low kick there.
Quik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niksa.
Quik takes a swing at Niksa's ribcage but misses.
Niksa throws a body punch but Quik moves out of range.
A big left from Quik misses.
Niksa thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niksa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quik circles away quickly and effectively.
Quik slips a jab from Niksa.
Quik swings for the body but Niksa moves out of range.
Niksa throws a lazy right hand but Quik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niksa slips under a jab from Quik.
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!
Quik slips a straight right by Niksa.
Niksa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quik can pounce on him.
Niksa looks gassed!
Quik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Niksa avoids the head kick by Quik.
Quik lands a big head kick that sends Niksa tumbling to the mat! Quik takes a step backwards and waves Niksa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Niksa is rocked!
Niksa gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Quik points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Niksa wakes up just in time to hear Quik thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamal Quik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog's entrance music is British Bulldog. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aj Santos!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bulldog throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bulldog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Bulldog goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bulldog but great work by Santos.
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bulldog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Bulldog is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Bulldog is looking to get back to is feet but Santos passes into side control.
Bulldog is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bulldog has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Bulldog.
Bulldog swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bulldog's guard.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bulldog looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bulldog wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Santos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A combination from Bulldog does no damage.
Bulldog tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Bulldog feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Bulldog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulldog is breathing heavily.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog wanted to stand there but Santos had control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulldog.
Bulldog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bulldog has Santos in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos wants to pass the guard but Bulldog is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulldog trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burbank Bulldog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bulldog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Bulldog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bulldog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulldog quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bulldog but it's paid off an Santos is forced to tap! Nice work by Bulldog.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Burbank Bulldog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitsu comes into the arena with Nikkfurie- The a la Menthe blaring out of the sound system. Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Jiu Jitsu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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280 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin drops Jitsu with a beautiful combination! Jitsu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rasputin is looking for the KO!
Jitsu is rocked!
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Jitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasputin misses with a wild combination.
Jitsu seems to have got his legs back now.
Jitsu dives in and grabs Rasputin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes down on Jitsu's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin dodges the punch combination from Jitsu.
Rasputin tries to clinch there but Jitsu circles away.
Jitsu with a poor takedown
and Rasputin moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Rasputin manages to break the clinch.
Jitsu dives in and grabs Rasputin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes down on Jitsu's head and hops out.
Jitsu fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasputin as he jumps to the side.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jitsu.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasputin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jitsu.
Rasputin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Jitsu scores a takedown into full mount!
Jitsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rasputin is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jitsu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu controlling his opponent.
Rasputin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rasputin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rasputin defends it well.
Rasputin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasputin trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
Jitsu stalling.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jitsu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jitsu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasputin is staying active underneath Jitsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rasputin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rasputin looking for a guillotine here but Jitsu defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Rasputin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasputin manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Rasputin's guard.
Rasputin is trying to keep Jitsu in close.
Jitsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rasputin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rasputin has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jitsu has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rasputin manages to get his head free but now Jitsu has transitioned to an armbar! Rasputin grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jitsu! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka has chosen Island Music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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27
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maka fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maka.
Keane scores with a one two! Maka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maka avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keane. That's going to slow Maka down.
Keane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maka dives in and grabs Keane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keane pushes down on Maka's head and hops out.
Maka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maka defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand
and Keane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Padraig Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Maka saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Maka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keane avoids it really well and circles away.
Padraig Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Keane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maka on the side of the head.
Keane throws a right and a left that Maka avoids nicely.
Keane throws a leg kick but Maka checks it.
Keane misses with a double jab
and Maka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keane won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keane is not content to let Maka control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Keane!
Maka unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maka.
Maka is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Some wild striking there from Keane.
Maka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keane sprawls well. Keane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maka gets slowly back to his feet.
Maka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Keane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maka defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Maka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keane misses with a hook.
Maka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maka throws a series of punches but Keane avoids them all with ease.
Keane throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Maka misses.
Keane works Maka's body with a nice hook.
Keane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maka.
Maka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Maka.
Maka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Keane does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maka shoots in and bounces Keane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haka Maka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keane.
Maka checks a low kick from Keane.
Maka tries to move into range but Keane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keane throws a front kick aimed at Maka's knee but Maka avoids it well.
Maka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keane moves away.
Keane swings widly with a right hand
and Maka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane lands a really nice looking cross but Maka seems unphased.
Keane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Keane scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maka is rocked!
Maka tries to clinch up
and Keane scores with a counter punch that sends Maka to the canvas! Keane smells blood - he's punishing Maka with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Maka has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Padraig Keane!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belle Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
134 lbs
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136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belle Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barral sprawls well. Barral wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Barral counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Renato Barral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belle Gracie.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barral controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Barral maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barral manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Barral controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Renato Barral just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barral.
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.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barral is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Barral circles away and we're back to standing.
Barral shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barral counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie looks gassed!
Barral sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Barral dominated that round.
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.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barral decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Barral slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barral advances to half guard.
Barral not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Renato Barral wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Barral to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barral sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barral seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renato Barral.
Barral dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Barral's head and hops out.
Gracie leaves Barral with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barral tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Belle Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barral shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Barral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barral misses with a low kick.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Barral counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Renato Barral just wasn't active enough.
Barral shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barral fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barral drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barral controls from within his opponent's 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renato Barral.
Barral shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Barral dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barral shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barral pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barral in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barral is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barral moves to back control.
Barral controls the position.
Barral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barral off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Renato Barral just wasn't active enough.
Barral wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barral looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Barral slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Barral showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barral has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Renato Barral!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Renato Barral!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Renato Barral!
Renato Barral wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Magakian has chosen Sevak Magakian Highlights as his entrance music. Crash Bandicoot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sevak Magakian's chin.
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28
170 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot wants to clinch up but Magakian keeps it at a distance.
Bandicoot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magakian's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bandicoot preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magakian wants to get back to his feet but Bandicoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bandicoot stands and throws Magakian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magakian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magakian is pushing Bandicoot's head away, looking to escape. Bandicoot manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Magakian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandicoot trying to control the action but Magakian is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot cracks Magakian with a big right hand but Magakian just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magakian is trying to control Bandicoot's posture but Bandicoot avoids it.
Magakian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot works to advance to full mount. Magakian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magakian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot looking to control but Magakian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandicoot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magakian is rocked!
Bandicoot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Magakian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Magakian shrugs it off.
Magakian is still in real trouble! Can Bandicoot finish him?
Magakian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bandicoot unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Magakian wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bandicoot celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crash Bandicoot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Mars acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
149 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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24
152 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a shot to the body.
Black scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Black lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mars doesn't seem phased though.
Jack Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Mars is just out of range.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Mars is just out of range.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mars momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mars takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mars looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black stalks Mars and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mars's face. Mars staggers backwards, shaken.
Black goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Donk. Black catches Mars right on the button with a cross.
Black scores with a nice strike.
Black staying out of range there.
Mars tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Mars moves forwards but Black connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mars throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Jack Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Mars tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Black throws out a powerful jab.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mars.
Black connects with the punch.
Mars has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mars there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mars showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mars.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Mars changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Mars manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mars takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black looks to land a combination but Mars avoids it well.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Mars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mars wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Black throws a hook but Mars blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mars. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mars takes the fight into the clinch.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mars walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Mars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Black.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black lands a left and a right that send Mars crashing to the mat, dazed. Black thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mars is rocked!
Black is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Mars's head.
Mars is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mars head around and knocks him out cold! Black hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Black!
Jack Black is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu has chosen Ridin Dirty as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Datu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datu.
Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Datu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Datu counters with a left to the body.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Datu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Datu darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Datu has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Datu blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Datu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson working over Datu with some ground and pound. Datu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Datu defends the submission attempt.
Datu wants to control but Thompson passes into side.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Datu keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Datu is avoiding damage well.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Datu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tries to move to mount but Datu blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Datu tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Datu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.
Thompson 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.
Thompson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Datu has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Datu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson wants to control but instead Datu manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson 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.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson misses with a right hand
enabling Datu to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Datu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datu clinches with his opponent.
Datu goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Datu lands with a good body shot.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datu.
A big right from Datu misses.
Datu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Datu counters with a nice body kick.
Datu misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson tests Datu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datu cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Datu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Datu throws a shot to the body.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Datu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson defending well as Datu loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Datu defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Billy Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datu swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Datu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Datu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Thompson.
Datu slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datu manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Datu's head backwards.
Datu's corner calls for a 1-2. Datu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Datu throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datu.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Datu avoids it well.
Datu cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Datu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Billy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jericho Datu.
Thompson swings for the body but Datu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Datu.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Datu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson punishes Datu's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datu.
Datu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson takes a swing at Datu's ribcage but misses.
Thompson slips a straight right by Datu.
Datu slips a straight right by Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Datu, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Datu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Datu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Datu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Datu on the side of the head.
Datu misses with a straight right.
Datu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Datu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Datu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datu.
Datu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datu is looking to score with low kicks.
Datu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Datu persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Billy Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Datu misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Datu.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson throws the left hand but Datu avoids the punch easily.
Datu throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datu.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Datu avoids nicely.
A jab from Datu misses.
Datu misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Datu's belly button to the back.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datu closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Thompson.
Datu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Datu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datu lands a nice looking body shot.
Datu ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu fails to land the takedown.
Billy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jericho Datu.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Datu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Datu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson rushes Datu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Datu controls the action.
Thompson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Datu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard.
Thompson is keen to just control but Datu is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Datu is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Datu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jericho Datu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datu trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Datu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Billy Thompson!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Billy Thompson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Billy Thompson!
Billy Thompson wins by unanimous decision!
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