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SFC66: Bandicoot VS Wisniewski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Latrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Cola!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latrell fails with a takedown attempt.
Latrell looks for the body kick but Cola saw that one coming.
Latrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cola slaps away a takedown attempt from Latrell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Latrell shoots in for a double leg but Cola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbin Latrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latrell has his takedown stuffed
and Cola counters with a shoot takedown. Latrell fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Latrell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cola!
Latrell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latrell get's back to his feet.
Cola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Latrell.
Cola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cola.
Cola stuffs the takedown.
Latrell is breathing heavily.
Latrell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cola.
Latrell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cola as he avoids it easily.
Cola gets a clinch.
Cola prevents the takedown attempt.
Cola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cola pushes Latrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Cola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cola is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Latrell tries to keep at a distance but Cola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Latrell misses with the head strike.
Cola pulls guard successfully.
Cola looking for a sweep. Not yet Cola, not yet.
Latrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cola trying to keep a closed guard but Latrell is proving a slippery customer.
Cola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Latrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Latrell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Latrell has Cola in his guard.
Cola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cola looking to pass the guard.
Latrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cola defends well.
Cola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latrell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Latrell keeping full guard, as Cola tries to pass.
Latrell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cola controls the pace.
Latrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cola defends well.
Cola wants to pass the guard but Latrell is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greg Cola wasn't active enough on the ground.
Latrell tries to move into range but Cola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cola drives through with a takedown into Latrell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Latrell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latrell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cola stacks Latrell 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 Cola!
Cola decides to stand back up. Cola steps back and let's Latrell get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Latrell fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Cola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cola fails to land the takedown.
Cola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cola misses with a two punch combination.
Latrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Latrell shoots and misses
and Cola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Latrell.
Latrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cola as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbin Latrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Cola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cola closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cola prevents the takedown attempt.
Cola stops a takedown attempt from Latrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola jumps into guard, dragging Latrell to the mat.
Cola pulls Latrell in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Cola has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Latrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Cola.
Latrell rushes Cola and presses him up against the cage.
Cola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Cola is going to stand back up.
Latrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Latrell won't allow Cola to pass to mount.
Cola wants to stand up but Latrell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latrell looking for submissions off his back.
Cola trying to mount his opponent but Latrell defends it.
Cola is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latrell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latrell looking for submissions off his back.
Cola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Latrell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cola controlling the action here.
Latrell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cola's back!
Greg Cola has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latrell lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Latrell.
Latrell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Latrell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cola knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cola for a finish.
Cola breaks Latrell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cola advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cola landing strikes.
Cola trying to control the position but Latrell is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Cola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Latrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cola.
Cola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Latrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cola 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.
Latrell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Latrell, into his guard.
Latrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Latrell, not yet.
Latrell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latrell keeping moving, preventing Cola from controlling successfully.
Cola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Latrell working for a triangle but Cola defends it easily.
Latrell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cola rolls with it to try and escape but Latrell cranks on the arm and Cola is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corbin Latrell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburyan comes into the arena with Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th blaring out of the sound system. Coke has chosen Cocaine 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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140 lbs
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manvel Gamburyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Coke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coke lands with an uppercut that bounces Gamburyan off the cage and back into range.
Gamburyan moves forwards but Coke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coke throws a lazy uppercut
and Gamburyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coke's guard.
Gamburyan trying to control but Coke is working from the bottom.
Gamburyan preventing the sweep.
Gamburyan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Coke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manvel Gamburyan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gamburyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Coke. Coke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke wants to clinch.
Gamburyan drops his hands momentarily and Coke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coke is looking to clinch.
Gamburyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gamburyan tries for a takedown but Coke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coke.
Gamburyan gets tackled into the cage by Coke. Coke maintains the clinch.
Coke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamburyan avoids a wild elbow strike from Coke.
Coke wants to stall.
Gamburyan goes for a takedown attempt but Coke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamburyan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gamburyan closes the distance and clinches up with Coke, looking for a takedown. Gamburyan pushes Coke against the cage but Coke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coke misses with a series of wild punches.
Gamburyan misses with a two punch combination.
Coke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
Coke lands a jab to the nose.
Coke moves in looking to clinch but Gamburyan pushes him off.
No luck for Gamburyan with that takedown attempt.
Coke scores with a hook to the body. Gamburyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manvel Gamburyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamburyan is breathing heavily.
Coke lands a lovely overhand right.
Coke takes the fight into the clinch.
Gamburyan tries for a takedown but Coke manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan is working for takedown but Coke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coke wants a takedown.
Gamburyan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gamburyan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gamburyan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coke moves into the clinch.
Gamburyan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coke to keep the fight standing.
Gamburyan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coke works the jab nicely.
Gamburyan is rocked!
Coke swings widly with a right hand
and Gamburyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oh Gamburyan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamburyan prevents Coke from getting back to his feet.
Coke is looking for a triangle but Gamburyan pushes his legs off easily.
Gamburyan seems to have got his legs back now.
Gamburyan prevents Coke from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamburyan is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gamburyan controls the pace.
Gamburyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gamburyan trying to control but Coke is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gamburyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Manvel Gamburyan just wasn't active enough.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Coke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gamburyan feints a jab promting Coke to slip. Gamburyan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Coke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gamburyan misses with a wild combination.
Coke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gamburyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gamburyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coke cracks Gamburyan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gamburyan falls to his knees and Coke doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Coke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Hill had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Williams!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams wants to clinch but Hill slips to the side
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.
Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hill passes into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams has hold of Hill's hands but Hill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams is rocked!
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Hill finish him?
Hill 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.
Hill is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Williams is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hill fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Williams from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hill! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Hill!
Bobby Hill managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Next Level Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgie Landis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pieru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgie Landis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pieru fails with the takedown
and Landis counters with a nice uppercut.
Landis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pieru's head backwards.
Landis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pieru slips a jab from Landis.
Landis looks to land a right hand but Pieru moved out of range.
Landis looks to score with a jab to the body but Pieru is just out of range.
Landis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pieru looking to score a takedown here. Landis is defending well but Pieru drives through and ends up in Landis's guard.
Pieru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pieru throws an elbow that misses. Landis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pieru's guard. Nice move by Landis!
Landis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Landis trying to control but Pieru is working from the bottom.
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.
Pieru looking for a sweep. Not yet Pieru, not yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Georgie Landis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pieru looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pieru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Landis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pieru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Landis wants to control but Pieru is keeping busy.
Pieru misses with a head shot. Landis uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pieru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pieru throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pieru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Landis looking for a sweep. Not yet Landis, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pieru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pieru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pieru throws a strike but Landis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pieru wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Landis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pieru is trying to control the position but Landis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Landis's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pieru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pieru throws a big elbow that misses.
Pieru wants to control from the top but Landis keeps moving.
Pieru scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pieru throws a big right hand that misses.
Pieru postures up in Landis's guard and throws a big left but Landis blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pieru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pieru trying to control but Landis is working from the bottom.
Landis looking for a sweep. Not yet Landis, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pieru dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Landis misses with a hook
and Pieru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pieru.
Pieru works over Landis with some ground and pound from guard.
Landis trying to keep a closed guard but Pieru is proving a slippery customer.
Pieru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pieru working some strikes from top position.
George Pieru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pieru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pieru lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pieru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pieru postures up and lands a big shot to Landis's brow.
Landis keeping moving, preventing Pieru from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landis wants to sweep but no luck.
Pieru postures up.
Landis 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.
Pieru throws a big elbow that misses.
Pieru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pieru is looking to work some ground and pound but Landis has wrist control.
Pieru throws an elbow that misses. Landis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pieru's guard. Nice move by Landis!
Pieru is trying to hold Landis in close to prevent damage but Landis has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieru is trying to get back to full guard.
Pieru moves into full guard.
Landis preventing the sweep.
Pieru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pieru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru with the ground and pound but Landis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Landis has his hands on Pieru's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Landis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pieru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pieru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pieru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pieru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pieru throws an elbow that misses. Landis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pieru's guard. Nice move by Landis!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pieru is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru throws a big right hand that misses.
Landis trying to control the position here.
Pieru lands a couple of digs.
Pieru 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.
Pieru throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Landis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pieru dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown by Pieru or perhaps it was just good defense by Landis which made him look bad.
Pieru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landis throws out the jab.
Georgie Landis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pieru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Landis is fending him off so far but Pieru persists. Nope, Landis circles away and we're back to standing.
Landis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pieru, pushing him back against the cage.
Landis gets underhooks to prevent Pieru's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pieru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pieru tries for a takedown but Landis manages to get underhooks.
Landis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Landis trying to control the position but instead, Pieru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Landis into the cage.
Landis gets underhooks to prevent Pieru's takedown attempt.
Pieru has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Landis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pieru misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru gets his hands free as Landis looks to control.
Pieru misses with punches from the back.
Pieru controlling well, preventing Landis from escaping the position.
Pieru not allowing Landis to control his hands.
Pieru is throwing shots to the body but Landis manages to wriggle free. Pieru pounces on him again and ends up in Landis's guard.
Pieru postures up in Landis's guard and throws a big left but Landis blocks it.
Pieru throws an elbow that misses. Landis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pieru's guard. Nice move by Landis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Landis won't allow Pieru to sweep him here.
Georgie Landis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pieru is pulling down on Landis's head. It's preventing any offense from Landis, at least for the moment.
Pieru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Landis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pieru is looking to work some ground and pound but Landis has wrist control.
Pieru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pieru throws an elbow that misses. Landis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pieru's guard. Nice move by Landis!
Pieru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Landis's guard.
Pieru connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru trying to control the position from guard on top but Landis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pieru working some strikes from top position.
Landis keeping moving, preventing Pieru from controlling successfully.
Landis pulls Pieru in close to his closed guard and prevents Pieru from doing any damage or advancing position.
George Pieru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pieru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pieru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pieru, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pieru!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjak Boran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
192 lbs
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25
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janjak Boran!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boran fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boran sprawls well. Boran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Boran thows a body shot but no joy.
Boran tries to sprawl but Campbell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boran keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boran wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
Boran trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Campbell lands a big shot there that rocks Boran but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Campbell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boran can't escape the position.
Campbell lands a heavy elbow.
Boran regains half guard.
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boran's head.
Boran trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boran!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is trying to control here but Boran has managed to regain half guard.
Boran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Campbell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Campbell's back!
Campbell breaks Boran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Campbell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Boran has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Boran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boran wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Boran trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell drops back looking for a leg! Boran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boran manages to kick Campbell off! Campbell jumps back into Boran's guard.
Boran 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.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boran throws his legs up looking for a submission but Campbell uses it to pass to side control.
Campbell throws an elbow but Boran slips to the side and avoids it well.
Campbell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boran, who protects the arm well.
Campbell has control of an arm but Boran manages to advance to Campbell's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boran gets his hands free as Campbell looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selby Campbell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boran throws a leg kick which misses Campbell's front leg but catches the back leg as Campbell tries to avoid it.
Janjak Boran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boran misses with a low kick.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boran.
Boran throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell throws a body punch but Boran moves out of range.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Boran.
Campbell lands with a hook. Boran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Campbell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boran swivels and escapes.
Campbell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Campbell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boran wants to get back to full guard.
Boran manages to get to full guard.
Boran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Selby Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campbell is working Boran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Campbell has passed into side control.
Campbell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boran regains half guard.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campbell 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.
Boran trying to control the position.
Campbell distracts Boran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from Boran.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Boran keeps moving.
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Campbell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Campbell, into his guard.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Boran is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell is controlling Boran's posture.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Boran from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boran defends well.
Boran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campbell working for a triangle but Boran defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selby Campbell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Boran misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell throws the left hand but Boran avoids the punch easily.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boran.
Boran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Campbell.
Boran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Boran.
Boran tried to score with a low kick but Campbell checks it.
Boran tries to score with a low kick but Campbell moves his leg out of the way.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boran throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Boran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Campbell checks a low kick from Boran.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.
Boran misses the jab.
Boran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A bone on bone clash there as Campbell blocks the leg kick.
Campbell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but Boran slips the punch.
Boran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Campbell.
Boran looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Boran tries to land a front kick but Campbell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boran is looking to land body kicks.
Campbell moves out of range as Boran throws a body kick.
Janjak Boran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boran just misses with a punch to the body.
Boran keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Boran misses with a low kick.
Campbell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boran throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but Boran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to clinch but Boran moves out of range.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boran moves away.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Boran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell shoots in but no luck this time.
Campbell tests Boran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Boran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Selby Campbell has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boran.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Campbell.
Boran missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boran connects with a solid leg kick.
Boran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campbell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Boran does it's job there.
Selby Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Boran.
Boran misses with a low kick.
Boran throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campbell's hands.
Boran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Boran is just out of range.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Boran is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janjak Boran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selby Campbell!
After winning the bout, Selby Campbell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin Dirty. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
150 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spider Trenton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trenton is looking to break free of the clinch but Datu has double underhooks.
Trenton prevents the takedown attempt.
Trenton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Datu.
Trenton tries to break the clinch but Datu is controlling the position.
Trenton is trying to break the clinch but Datu has him pressed against the cage.
Trenton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Datu prevents Trenton from breaking the clinch.
Trenton working hard to break the clinch.
Datu keeps control of Trenton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trenton wants to get back to striking at distance but Datu won't allow it.
Datu tightens his grip and picks Trenton up, before dumping him to the ground. Trenton manages to land in guard.
Trenton trying to keep a closed guard but Datu is proving a slippery customer.
Datu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trenton wants to stand up but Datu is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Datu stops Trenton from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Trenton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trenton lands with an uppercut that bounces Datu off the cage and back into range.
Datu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trenton is trying to defend but Datu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trenton is not content to let Datu control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trenton tries to kick Datu off but Datu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Datu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trenton is just riding it out for now. Datu eventually gives up the hold.
Trenton is trying to stand.
Datu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton is looking to improve his position.
Datu trying to control the action but Trenton is working from the bottom.
Datu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trenton defends it well.
Datu is working for a submission of some sort.
Datu seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trenton is trying to stand up here but Datu is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datu seems to be looking for submissions.
Trenton has his hands clasped together around Datu's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Datu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trenton slaps away a takedown attempt from Datu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Datu has a takedown stuffed.
Datu has Trenton up against the cage in a clinch.
Datu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trenton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trenton tries to circle away but Datu has him pinned against the cage.
Trenton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trenton tries to break free but Datu pushes him back against the cage.
Trenton wants to break free but Datu has control.
Datu has Trenton pressed against the cage, preventing Trenton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trenton tries to break the clinch but Datu is controlling the position.
Trenton tries to work over Datu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trenton working hard to break the clinch.
Trenton is looking to control Datu's arms but Datu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trenton has his back to the cage.
Datu wants a takedown.
Datu wants a takedown.
Trenton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trenton digs a good body shot into Datu's ribs.
Spider Trenton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trenton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jericho Datu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trenton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trenton scores with a hook to the body. Datu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Datu throws a head kick but Trenton moves out of range.
Datu slips under a jab from Trenton.
Nice sprawl there from Trenton as Datu shoots in.
Datu doesn't manage to clinch there - Trenton circles away.
Trenton misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Trenton.
Trenton with a jab.
Datu tries to move into range but Trenton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trenton lands the left hand.
Trenton tests Datu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datu misses with a hook.
Datu doesn't manage to clinch there - Trenton circles away.
Trenton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datu.
Trenton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datu.
Trenton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Datu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trenton.
Datu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trenton.
Datu clinches with his opponent.
Trenton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trenton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trenton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trenton wants to break free but Datu has control.
Trenton is pressed up against the cage. Datu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trenton down to the mat. Trenton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Datu.
Datu closes the distance and clinches.
Trenton tries to circle away but Datu has him pinned against the cage.
Datu is looking for a takedown.
Datu wants a takedown.
Datu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trenton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trenton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Datu prevents Trenton from breaking the clinch.
Datu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trenton after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trenton tries a body shot but Datu blocks it.
Trenton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trenton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Datu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Trenton to the mat. Trenton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Datu tries to free his leg and advance position but Trenton is retaining full guard.
Jericho Datu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Datu is fighting to break Trenton's control of his arms but Trenton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trenton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trenton is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Datu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Spider Trenton.
Datu closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Trenton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Datu misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Datu misses.
Datu lands a head shot.
Trenton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Datu in his tracks.
Trenton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trenton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datu moves away.
Trenton cracks Datu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trenton misses with a wild body shot.
Datu clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trenton.
Trenton looking to slow down the pace here.
Datu has picked Trenton up - he's going for a ride! Datu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Trenton is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trenton is defending against the submission attempts here by Datu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trenton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Trenton is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu wants to work for an arm triangle but Trenton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Datu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trenton wants to control but Datu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Datu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trenton defends it well.
Datu trying to control from half guard but Trenton is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton pushes Datu off looking to stand but Datu dives back in and keeps control.
Trenton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Datu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Datu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trenton sees it coming and defends easily.
Datu moves nicely into side control.
Datu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trenton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Datu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Datu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenton is being controlled here.
Trenton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Datu.
Datu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Trenton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Datu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Trenton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Datu lets go of the hold and Trenton can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jericho Datu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach comes to the cage accompanied by Ko Artist - Fuck yo subs!. 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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220 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Reach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampaasi tries for a takedown but Reach circles away easily
and Reach counters with a stiff right hand.
Reach catches Rampaasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown but Reach shows good takedown defense.
Rampaasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reach's waist but Reach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rampaasi off to one side.
Tanner Reach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Rampaasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reach circles away.
Rampaasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reach defends it nicely.
Reach misses with a low kick.
Reach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rampaasi.
Reach slaps away a takedown attempt from Rampaasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reach stuns Rampaasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Reach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rampaasi feints and as Reach raises his hands in defense, Rampaasi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rampaasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rampaasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Rampaasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reach holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi lands a couple of digs.
Rampaasi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rampaasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rampaasi landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reach is keeping the position for now.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampaasi with a nice head shot there.
Rampaasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rampaasi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampaasi landing with the ground and pound.
Rampaasi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampaasi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rampaasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampaasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reach's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reach is keeping the position for now.
Rampaasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rampaasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rampaasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampaasi postures up and lands a big shot to Reach's brow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rampaasi on the ground.
Reach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reach controls Rampaasi momentarily but Rampaasi frees himself.
Rampaasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Reach has wrist control.
Reach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reach tries to get out of the position.
Rampaasi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rampaasi lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rampaasi throwing shots but Reach is blocking nicely.
Rampaasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rampaasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reach keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rampaasi thows a huge punch but Reach dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampaasi throwing shots but Reach is blocking nicely.
Rampaasi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rampaasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Rampaasi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rampaasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reach misses with a straight right.
Rampaasi fails with the takedown.
Reach rushes Rampaasi and presses him up against the cage.
Rampaasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rampaasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanner Reach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Reach is pressed up against the cage. Rampaasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reach down to the mat. Reach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rampaasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Reach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reach fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rampaasi.
Nice cross by Reach.
Rampaasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampaasi misses with a takedown attempt - Reach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reach stuffs the takedown attempt from Rampaasi. Rampaasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Reach lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reach throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rampaasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reach's waist but Reach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rampaasi off to one side.
Rampaasi is breathing heavily.
Rampaasi misses with a takedown attempt - Reach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rampaasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reach defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rampaasi is defended easily by Reach.
Rampaasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Rampaasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rampaasi tries to clinch but Reach moves out of range.
Reach connects with a jab.
It looks like Quinton Rampaasi has been cut.
Tanner Reach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reach slaps away a takedown attempt from Rampaasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rampaasi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi gets the takedown into side control.
Rampaasi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reach is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Reach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Rampaasi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rampaasi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reach is trying to get back to half guard.
Reach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rampaasi.
Reach is trying to control Rampaasi's posture but Rampaasi avoids it.
Rampaasi throws an elbow but Reach slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reach dodges the ground and pound from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampaasi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reach manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rampaasi throws a strike but Reach avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rampaasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Reach looking to control.
Reach has momentary wrist control but Rampaasi slips an elbow through the middle.
Rampaasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rampaasi postures up and lands a big shot to Reach's brow.
Reach has momentary wrist control but Rampaasi slips an elbow through the middle.
Rampaasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampaasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Reach has wrist control.
Rampaasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rampaasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quinton Rampaasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quinton Rampaasi's cut.
That's time! Reach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
That kick from Reach tenderised Rampaasi's leg. Rampaasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rampaasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reach tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rampaasi is in Reach's guard.
Rampaasi working some strikes from top position.
Rampaasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Reach is rocked!
Rampaasi gets to his feet and stands over Reach, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Reach felt that one! Rampaasi unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Reach from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Rampaasi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
145 lbs
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143 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jennings's knee momentarily.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jennings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Jennings.
Jennings lands a right hook to the body.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Jennings moved away.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Jennings. Jennings gets slowly back to his feet.
Jennings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Jennings back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jennings throws a sloppy head kick
and Jenkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jennings misses with a wild combination.
Jennings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jennings drops his hands momentarily and Jenkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jennings throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins takes a swing at Jennings's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jennings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jennings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Jennings misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins works Jennings's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Jennings looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins rushes Jennings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jennings checks the leg kick.
Jennings has a takedown stuffed.
Jennings misses with the body kick
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo.
Jennings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jenkins with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jennings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jenkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Jennings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jennings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jennings moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jenkins jabs at Jennings's body.
Jenkins cracks Jennings on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jennings falls backwards against the cage. Jenkins follows up with more strikes that drop Jennings to his knees. Jenkins keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jennings! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Wisniewski has chosen Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pawel Wisniewski!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisniewski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot wants to clinch.
Bandicoot wants to clinch.
Wisniewski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bandicoot staying out of range there.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wisniewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Wisniewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot fails with the takedown.
Bandicoot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bandicoot seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wisniewski has recovered full guard.
Wisniewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandicoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot trying to control but Wisniewski is working from the bottom.
Wisniewski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bandicoot is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wisniewski controlling his opponent.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandicoot tries to hold on but Wisniewski postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandicoot wants to control but Wisniewski is having none of it.
Wisniewski controlling his opponent.
Bandicoot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wisniewski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandicoot regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wisniewski scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Wisniewski.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Wisniewski tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandicoot gets a double leg takedown into Wisniewski's guard.
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing.
Bandicoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wisniewski wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
Bandicoot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wisniewski dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot wants to sweep but no luck.
Wisniewski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard here.
Wisniewski wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wisniewski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wisniewski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wisniewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wisniewski has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Crash Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wisniewski swivels and escapes.
Wisniewski misses with a wild body shot.
Wisniewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Wisniewski takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Wisniewski looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wisniewski avoids it really well and circles away.
Wisniewski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wisniewski misses with a few strikes there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandicoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandicoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bandicoot looking to control but instead Wisniewski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wisniewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandicoot.
That's two 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.
Bandicoot working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wisniewski's thigh. Wisniewski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wisniewski controlling the position.
Wisniewski keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wisniewski is proving hard to escape from.
Wisniewski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandicoot's guard.
Wisniewski passes Bandicoot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wisniewski wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Wisniewski is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Wisniewski is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandicoot manages to get to full guard.
Bandicoot is trying to keep Wisniewski in close.
Wisniewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wisniewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wisniewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandicoot is trying to hold Wisniewski in close to prevent damage but Wisniewski has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position.
Crash Bandicoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot manages to get to full guard.
Bandicoot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wisniewski rolls with it to try and escape but Bandicoot cranks on the arm and Wisniewski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crash Bandicoot!
Crash Bandicoot retains his welterweight title!
Crash Bandicoot managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, into his post fight interview.
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