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BCC 12: The Black Gale PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Werster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Finnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Werster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werster.
Finnegan slips a jab and a cross from Werster.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Werster throws a right hand that Finnegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnegan also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Werster.
It looks like Tim Finnegan has been cut.
Werster throws a good cross that connects.
Fabio Werster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Werster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Werster lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werster jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finnegan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Werster lands a big right hand that sends Finnegan crashing to the mat! Werster stays standing though and waves Finnegan back to his feet!
Finnegan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werster throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Finnegan crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabio Werster!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Regan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Regan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stackhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Regan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regan as he jumps to the side.
Regan misses with a takedown attempt - Stackhouse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Regan as he avoids it easily.
Stackhouse scores with a takedown into Regan's guard.
Regan working a defensive guard here.
Stackhouse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Regan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan wants to control the position but Stackhouse says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
It looks like Stackhouse is going to stand back up.
Stackhouse is controlling the pace.
Regan trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stackhouse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Regan is refusing to be controlled, as Stackhouse sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regan is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet.
Stackhouse is keen to just control but Regan is a slippery customer.
Stackhouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Regan on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stackhouse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Regan wants to control but Stackhouse postures up.
Stackhouse decides to stand back up.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regan as he jumps to the side.
Regan stuffs the takedown.
Regan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stackhouse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Regan wants it to stay on the feet.
Stackhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Regan avoids it really well and circles away.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Regan avoids it really well and circles away.
Regan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches up with Regan, looking for a takedown. Stackhouse pushes Regan against the cage but Regan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Regan darts in and clinches Stackhouse up against the cage.
Regan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Regan stops a takedown attempt from Stackhouse.
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 Tony Stackhouse will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stackhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Regan avoids it really well and circles away.
Stackhouse shoots in and drives through. Regan sprawls well.
No luck for Stackhouse with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stackhouse is defended easily by Regan.
Stackhouse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Regan is breathing heavily.
Stackhouse trying to control from half guard but Regan is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse moves into full mount! Regan won't be happy about that!
Stackhouse fails to advance to Regan's back.
Stackhouse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stackhouse tries to control but Regan wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stackhouse is really struggling to control Regan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stackhouse is working for a guillotine from mount but Regan frees his head quite easily.
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.
Stackhouse scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stackhouse controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tony Stackhouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Stackhouse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Regan's waist but Regan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stackhouse off to one side.
No luck for Stackhouse with that takedown attempt.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Regan sprawls well. Regan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Regan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stackhouse somewhat.
Stackhouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Regan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Regan sprawls well initially but Stackhouse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Regan is looking to escape.
Regan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stackhouse manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stackhouse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stackhouse fails with the takedown
and Regan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stackhouse is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stackhouse dives in and grabs Regan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regan pushes down on Stackhouse's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stackhouse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stackhouse has a takedown stuffed.
Regan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stackhouse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tony Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regan stuffs the takedown attempt from Stackhouse. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Regan as he avoids it easily.
Stackhouse dives in and grabs Regan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regan pushes down on Stackhouse's head and hops out.
Stackhouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Regan tries to avoid it but Stackhouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Regan to the ground. Regan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stackhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Regan circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stackhouse throwing shots but Regan is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Regan trying to control from the bottom.
Regan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse trying to pass the guard but Regan defending well.
Tony Stackhouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but Regan is controlling the position.
Stackhouse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Regan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Regan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stackhouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Regan wants to get back to full guard.
Stackhouse wants to control but Regan is keeping him busy.
Stackhouse wants to free his trapped foot but Regan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stackhouse tries to stand and escape but Regan is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse trying to control the action but Regan is working from the bottom.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but Regan is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Regan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stackhouse drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jack Regan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stackhouse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stackhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stackhouse, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stackhouse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vasconcelos throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Vasconcelos lands with a right hand.
It looks like Jack Anderson has been cut.
Vasconcelos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasconcelos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rafael Vasconcelos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Vasconcelos lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Vasconcelos lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Vasconcelos stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson throws a hook but Vasconcelos blocks it.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasconcelos connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson is holding his hands too far apart here. Vasconcelos throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Anderson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Vasconcelos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pohjanala comes to the cage accompanied by Scooter - Fire. Savage has chosen "Killing In The Name Of" by Rage Against the Machine 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Savage!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pohjanala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pohjanala is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pohjanala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savage but great work by Pohjanala.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.
Savage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Savage is being controlled here.
Pohjanala trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage being controlled for a moment.
Savage is looking to regain half guard here but Pohjanala keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Pohjanala shows good takedown defense.
Pohjanala is looking to clinch.
Pohjanala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pohjanala has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala scores with a knee to the head.
Pohjanala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Savage looks gassed!
Savage is trying to force a seperation but Pohjanala has the dominant position.
Savage takes an elbow to the temple.
Pohjanala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pohjanala scores with a knee to the head.
Pohjanala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pohjanala landing knees to the body.
Pohjanala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pohjanala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pohjanala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pohjanala lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pohjanala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala lands a damaging elbow.
Pohjanala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Savage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pohjanala.
Pohjanala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pohjanala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savage's defenses.
Pohjanala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pohjanala obliges.
Pohjanala is pressed up against the cage. Savage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pohjanala down to the mat. Pohjanala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kustaa Pohjanala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Savage.
Pohjanala takes the fight into the clinch.
Savage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pohjanala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savage is trying to break free.
Pohjanala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pohjanala is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pohjanala scores a nice knee to the body.
Pohjanala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pohjanala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pohjanala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Pohjanala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pohjanala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pohjanala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pohjanala stuffs the takedown.
Pohjanala tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Savage tries to keep at a distance but Pohjanala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pohjanala landing knees to the body.
Pohjanala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pohjanala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pohjanala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kustaa Pohjanala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kustaa Pohjanala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pohjanala to the mat! Pohjanala manages to get full guard.
Pohjanala keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Pohjanala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Pohjanala is retaining full guard.
Pohjanala controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Pohjanala blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala working a defensive guard here.
Pohjanala keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt - Pohjanala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pohjanala closes the distance and clinches.
Pohjanala lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Pohjanala.
A right hand to the body from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Pohjanala gets underhooks to prevent Savage's takedown attempt.
Kustaa Pohjanala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Savage.
Pohjanala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pohjanala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala moves into range and clinches up with Savage.
Pohjanala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savage tries to score a body lock takedown but Pohjanala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savage takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pohjanala.
Pohjanala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pohjanala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savage takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Pohjanala as the two fighters clinch.
Pohjanala lands a good knee to the midsection. Savage won't want to take too many of those.
Savage tries for a takedown but Pohjanala manages to get underhooks.
Pohjanala lands a damaging elbow.
Pohjanala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pohjanala is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pohjanala prevents it.
Pohjanala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Savage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pohjanala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala scores with a knee to the head.
Pohjanala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pohjanala lands a knee to the body.
Savage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pohjanala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pohjanala gets underhooks to prevent Savage's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pohjanala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pohjanala lands an elbow that stopped Savage in his tracks for a moment.
Savage wants a takedown.
Savage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pohjanala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pohjanala connects with a knee to the head.
Pohjanala lands a nice knee to the body.
Pohjanala tries a knee to the head but Savage blocks it.
Pohjanala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pohjanala scores with a knee to the head.
Pohjanala is pressed up against the cage. Savage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pohjanala down to the mat. Pohjanala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pohjanala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pohjanala pinned against the cage. Pohjanala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pohjanala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pohjanala, who protects the arm well.
Pohjanala struggling a bit here.
Pohjanala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala tries to escape but Savage is in control.
Savage working the ground and pound but Pohjanala is defending the strikes.
Savage has hold of Pohjanala's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pohjanala seems comfortable defending it but Savage has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pohjanala is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pohjanala is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Savage couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Give It All by Rise Against. On his way into the cage it seems that Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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19
150 lbs
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23
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a swing at Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith thuds a left hand into Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith drops Brzeszczyszczykiewicz with a big left hand and mounts him. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is in big trouble!
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is rocked!
Smith is looking to stand but Smith has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Oh Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith looking to control but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith mounts Brzeszczyszczykiewicz! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to stand but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Smith trying to control but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is having none of it.
Smith tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Smith shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is backing up but Smith catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Brzeszczyszczykiewicz covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Smith Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Omni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omni comes to the cage accompanied by Search and Destroy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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152 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Omni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Redman!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omni is looking to chop away at Redman's legs.
Omni throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Redman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Omni as he jumps to the side.
Redman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omni sprawls well. Omni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redman gets slowly back to his feet.
Giuseppe Omni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Redman.
Nice sprawl there from Omni as Redman shoots in.
Omni misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omni looks for the body kick but Redman saw that one coming.
Redman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omni as he avoids it easily.
Omni has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Omni misses with a knee strike.
Redman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Omni pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Omni lands a damaging elbow.
Redman tries to pull guard but Omni won't allow it.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Omni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redman decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omni gets to his feet. Redman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Omni throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Omni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giuseppe Omni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omni lands a head kick!
Omni misses with a hook. Redman ducked under it nicely.
Redman shoots in but no luck this time.
Omni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Omni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redman shoots in looking for a takedown. Omni tries to sprawl out of it but Redman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Omni.
Redman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Omni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt.
Redman moves away from the strike by Omni.
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omni. Omni obviously looking to wear him down.
Giuseppe Omni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman shoots in looking for a takedown. Omni tries to sprawl out of it but Redman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Omni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omni. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omni throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omni tries a head kick but it misses.
Redman shoots in for a takedown but Omni shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Omni 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.
Omni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omni.
Omni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Omni.
Omni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Omni.
Omni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Giuseppe Omni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omni connects with a high kick.
Omni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Omni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Omni throws a right hand that Redman ducks under and follows up with a left that Redman also avoids with ease.
Omni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redman shoots in but Omni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redman is breathing heavily.
Omni misses with the combination.
Omni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omni throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
Omni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Omni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redman dodges the punch combination from Omni.
Omni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Omni misses.
Redman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omni was covering up waiting for the punch and Redman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Redman looking to pass the guard.
Omni looking for a guillotine here but Redman defends easily.
Redman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Redman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Redman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redman has managed to get both his arms back between Omni's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman is pushing down on Omni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Omni is fighting to maintain full guard but Redman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Omni is trying to get back to full guard.
Omni is working hard here to advance position.
Redman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Omni is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Redman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Father Futie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Over my head by The Fray as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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22
148 lbs
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19
152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Father Futie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Law!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Futie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Law is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Law is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Futie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Law can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Futie trying to control but Law is having none of it.
Law tries to reverse the position but Futie maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law wants to get back to his feet.
Law can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law tries to buck Futie off but he can't manage it.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Law working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Futie wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
Futie prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Futie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Futie trying to control but Law is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futie prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Futie content just to control the position here.
Law is trying desperately to improve position.
Futie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Law is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Law wants to get back to his feet.
Futie controlling his opponent.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Father Futie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Futie tries for a takedown but Law sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Futie.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Futie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law slips a straight right by Futie.
Futie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Futie tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Futie misses.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Futie tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Futie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Futie throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Futie.
Father Futie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futie fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futie misses with a wild combination.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Futie.
Futie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Futie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Futie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Futie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Law gets back to half guard.
Futie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to kick Futie off but Futie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Futie sits in half guard.
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Futie scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Rick Law has been cut.
Futie swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Futie throws a series of punches but Law moves out of range.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Futie.
Futie misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Law takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Futie throws out a powerful jab.
Law on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futie misses with a looping left.
Futie tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Futie throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Law on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Futie tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Futie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Futie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Futie throws a hook but Law avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law misses with a head kick.
Futie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Futie.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Futie.
Futie fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Father Futie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Law's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Futie moves into the clinch.
Futie has had enough of the clinch but Law keeps him there for the moment.
Futie has hold of one of Law's legs. Law is fighting the takedown attempt but Futie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Law 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! Futie rolls with it to try and escape but Law cranks on the arm and Futie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Law!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin Dirty. Jericho Datu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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18
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Datu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone gets caught flat footed, as Datu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stone is trying to keep Datu in close.
Datu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Datu wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Datu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Datu has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Datu manages to get himself to full guard.
Stone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Datu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stone has Datu in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone has an active guard here but Datu has managed to pass into half guard.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Datu controlling the pace.
Stone trying to get back to full guard but Datu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Datu scoring with strikes but Stone is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Datu.
Datu trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Datu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone can't escape the position.
Datu landing punches.
Datu controlling the pace for now.
Datu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Datu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stone is trying to reverse the position but instead Datu has taken his back - oops!
Datu is riding his opponent, not letting Stone buck him off.
Datu lands punches and elbows.
Stone covers up after that shot from Datu.
Stone turns into Datu and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Datu holds on and takes a little breather.
Stone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Datu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stone has Datu in his guard.
Stone looks gassed!
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Datu passes into side control.
Stone tries to buck Datu off but Datu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu controls the position from side control.
Datu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Datu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Datu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Datu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Datu is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Datu counters with a thumping low kick.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Datu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Datu slips a nice elbow through Stone's hands, connecting with Stone's forehead.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datu wants to work for an arm triangle but Stone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stone has a hand on Datu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Datu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Datu scoring with strikes but Stone is staying in there.
Stone is looking to get to half guard.
Stone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu lands a big shot there that rocks Stone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Datu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jericho Datu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Datu landing punches.
Datu controlling from mount.
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Datu tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Datu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Datu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Datu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Datu trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Datu content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Stone tries to improve his position but Datu has taken his back! Datu has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stone tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Datu pushes Stone away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jericho Datu!
Jericho Datu retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: hand on the pump. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Carroll!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackie Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carroll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawler throws out the jab.
Lawler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lawler connects with a looping right hand.
Carroll works the jab nicely.
Carroll with a jab.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Carroll avoids it well.
Carroll blocks a low kick nicely.
Carroll moves out of range as Lawler strikes.
Lawler lands a right hook to the body.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carroll circles away quickly and effectively.
Carroll gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blackie Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carroll misses with a straight right.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawler. Lawler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawler is rocked!
It looks like Blackie Lawler has been cut.
Carroll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawler.
Carroll looks to land a right hand but Lawler moved out of range.
Carroll thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawler misses with a hook. Carroll ducked under it nicely.
Lawler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carroll backs up against the cage.
Lawler throws a body punch but Carroll moves out of range.
Lawler throws a lazy right hand but Carroll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
Carroll slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lawler.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Carroll moves out of range.
Lawler misses with a body shot
and Carroll counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lawler! Carroll lets Lawler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Carroll finish him?
Carroll misses with a looping left.
Lawler scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Lawler.
Lawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Carroll slips under a jab.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carroll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lawler misses.
Carroll really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carroll.
Lawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carroll.
Carroll looks to land a left hand but Lawler moved out of range nicely.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
Lawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carroll to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawler misses with a low kick.
Carroll lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawler at a distance.
Lawler misses with a combination
and Carroll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carroll fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carroll misses with a straight left.
Carroll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawler misses with a straight right.
Lawler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carroll counters with a huge right that knocks Lawler out cold! Carroll is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ian Carroll!
Ian Carroll is the new bantamweight champion!
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