 |
LAFC 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
|
183 cm
28
205 lbs
3 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuta Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Townsley!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet.
Townsley tries to pass to full mount but Yamashita defends it.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet.
Townsley trying to control the pace.
My spies in Average Joes inform me that Townsley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Townsley stands up and beckons Yamashita to join him on the feet.
Townsley drives through and clinches with Yamashita against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley throws an elbow that misses.
Townsley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Townsley stands up and beckons Yamashita to his feet.
No joy there for Townsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamashita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Yamashita as Townsley shoots in.
Townsley drives through with a takedown into Yamashita's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet but Townsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Townsley looking to pass the guard.
Townsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Townsley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Townsley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Townsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamashita did well to prevent Townsley getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley tries to pass to full mount but Yamashita defends it.
Yamashita is looking to escape.
Townsley gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Yamashita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Townsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yamashita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsley stands up.
Townsley closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamashita manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Townsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Townsley closes the distance and pushes Yamashita back into the cage.
Townsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamashita's efforts to push away.
Townsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Townsley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamashita is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Townsley is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Townsley dominated that round.
That's time! Yamashita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Townsley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Townsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamashita's head.
Townsley decides to stand and escape the position.
Townsley has closed the distance and engaged Yamashita in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamashita wants to get back to striking at distance but Townsley won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita tries to circle away but Townsley has him pinned against the cage.
Yamashita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Townsley has him pressed against the cage.
Townsley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yamashita can't fight it off and eventually Townsley manages to take the fight to the floor. Yamashita looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamashita is working an open guard so Townsley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yamashita gets caught flat footed, as Townsley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Townsley stops Yamashita from standing up.
Townsley lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsley gets to his feet - Yamashita follows without any prompting.
Townsley misses with a low kick.
Yamashita tries to sprawl but Townsley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Townsley escapes and gets back to his feet.
Townsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Townsley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yamashita counters with a one-two to the body.
Townsley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yamashita is trying to get back to his feet.
Townsley stands up and beckons Yamashita to his feet.
Townsley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamashita is trying to defend but Townsley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley decides to stand and escape the position.
Townsley scores with a jab to the head.
Townsley clinches with his opponent.
Townsley manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Townsley prevents Yamashita from breaking the clinch.
Yamashita blocks an elbow strike.
Townsley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Townsley prevents Yamashita from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Yamashita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yamashita is trying to break the clinch but Townsley has him pressed against the cage.
Yamashita tries to circle away but Townsley has him pinned against the cage.
Yamashita dodges an elbow strike from Townsley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Townsley.
Townsley pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamashita has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Townsley is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Townsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Townsley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yamashita sprawls well initially but Townsley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet.
Townsley tries to pass to full mount but Yamashita defends it.
Townsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamashita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamashita tries to kick Townsley off but Townsley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Townsley is taking a breather. Yamashita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita is trying to stand up here but Townsley is controlling him well.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ben Townsley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Townsley scores with a takedown into Yamashita's guard.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet but Townsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Townsley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yamashita, up you get!
Townsley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yamashita sprawls well initially but Townsley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Townsley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Townsley dives in and scores a takedown into Yamashita's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yamashita wants to stand and escape but Townsley is having none of it.
Townsley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yamashita gets caught napping as Townsley dives in and scores a takedown. Yamashita manages to retain guard.
Townsley stands up from Yamashita's guard - Townsley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Townsley moves into range and clinches up with Yamashita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley lands an elbow inside.
Yamashita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Townsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Townsley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Townsley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Townsley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley stands up out of the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yamashita sprawls well initially but Townsley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yamashita pushes Townsley off looking to stand but Townsley dives back in and keeps control.
Townsley stands up and beckons Yamashita to join him on the feet.
Townsley scores with a jab to the body.
Yuta Yamashita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Townsley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Townsley moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Townsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Townsley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Townsley!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
21
201 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
190 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Sasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez works the jab nicely.
Sasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinez lands with a shot to the body.
Sasi drives through with a takedown into Martinez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martinez looking for a triangle here. Sasi is fighting it but it looks tight! Martinez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sasi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Martinez!
Johnny Martinez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
22
209 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
|
191 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jos Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ragnar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lodbrok landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lodbrok working the ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Jos Cruz has been cut.
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!
Lodbrok tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
My spies in Rape Academy inform me that Lodbrok has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cruz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lodbrok connects with a decent elbow.
Lodbrok is working Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lodbrok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lodbrok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lodbrok landing strikes.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Lodbrok scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lodbrok scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz is rocked!
Lodbrok lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jos Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Lodbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Lodbrok working the head with strikes.
Jos Cruz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jos Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ragnar Lodbrok!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ragnar Lodbrok thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joe Lemana was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
28
209 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
|
200 cm
21
206 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Lemana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Levi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Levi lands a body shot.
Agam Levi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemana slips a straight right by Levi.
Lemana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Levi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemana.
Levi throws a series of strikes that have Lemana backpedaling.
Lemana looks to throw the jab but Levi is out of range.
Levi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemana misses the jab.
Lemana thows a body shot but no joy.
Lemana shoots in looking for a takedown but Levi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lemana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Levi's corner calls for a 1-2. Levi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Joe Lemana has been cut.
Lemana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Levi thows a body shot but no joy.
Lemana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Levi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Agam Levi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lemana.
Lemana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Levi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Levi drops Lemana with a nice combination! Levi dives into Lemana's guard, looking to finish!
Lemana is rocked!
Levi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Levi postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lemana covers up, he's hurt! Levi keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Levi and the ref steps in to end the fight! Levi can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agam Levi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Agam Levi thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Alamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
|
190 cm
21
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Alamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alamo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Alamo against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alamo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alamo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Alamo defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alamo is one step ahead there.
Alamo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez has his foot on Alamo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alamo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alamo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alamo 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.
Alamo passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alamo tries to stand and escape but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Alamo is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alamo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alamo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alamo preventing the sweep.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Alamo defends easily.
Alamo is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alamo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alamo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alamo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alamo looking to pass the guard.
Alamo passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alamo wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Alamo has mounted him!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to improve his position but instead Alamo has taken his back!
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alamo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Alamo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alamo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alamo preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alamo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamo won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alamo!
Sanchez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alamo is on top in guard.
Alamo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alamo passes into side control.
Alamo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Alamo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alamo wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alamo tries to stand and escape but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alamo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alamo uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alamo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Alamo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alamo tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alamo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruben Alamo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alamo in his tracks.
Alamo pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ruben Alamo has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Alamo is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Alamo in his tracks for a moment.
Alamo gets control of Sanchez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alamo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alamo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanchez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alamo.
Alamo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sanchez moves to back control.
Alamo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Alamo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alamo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alamo trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamo wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Alamo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Alamo is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Alamo is keeping the position.
Alamo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alamo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alamo trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up.
Alamo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alamo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alamo keeps moving.
Alamo trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ruben Alamo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Sanchez!
Antonio Sanchez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Amazing by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy blaring out of the sound system. Willy Hicks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
21
130 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
|
199 cm
23
135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Silva throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
Silva digs a good body shot into Hicks's ribs.
Silva scores with a jab.
Hicks misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hicks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on Hicks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is taking a breather. Hicks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big strike lands for Silva! That's really hurt Hicks and he's turned his back - Silva keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Silva jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Silva!
Pablo Silva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Thicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thicke has chosen David Guetta and Snoop Dogg - Sweat as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
26
147 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
|
184 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thicke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Black looking to score a takedown here. Thicke is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Thicke's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thicke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thicke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thicke is tightening it up a little... Black has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Black reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Black taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thicke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brad Thicke!
Brad Thicke tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincade has chosen Good Rats as his entrance music. Bj Becks has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
35
163 lbs
20 - 22 - 0 |
|
162 cm
30
144 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Becks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Becks looks for the body kick but Kincade saw that one coming.
Becks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kincade throws out the jab.
Becks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Becks showed some decent athleticism there.
Becks wants to stand up but Kincade is controlling the position.
Kincade is trying to maintain the position but Becks is very close to passing his half guard.
Kincade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kincade manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kincade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Becks.
Becks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade keeping moving, preventing Becks from controlling successfully.
Becks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kincade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kincade keeping moving, preventing Becks from controlling successfully.
Becks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Becks throwing strikes but missing.
Becks gets to his feet - Kincade follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Becks throws a body punch but Kincade moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Becks there.
Becks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincade was well out of range. Poor timing from Becks.
Kincade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Becks misses with a body shot.
Kincade throws a leg kick
and Becks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kincade thows a body shot but no joy.
Kincade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becks.
Kincade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kincade looks for a takedown but Becks sprawls well.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincade's coach down at Full Affliction Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kincade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kincade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kincade somewhat.
Becks misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade looks for a takedown but Becks sprawls well.
Bj Becks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Kincade.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kincade.
Kincade tries for a takedown but Becks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kincade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kincade fails with the takedown
letting Becks counter with a right hand.
Kincade shoots for a double leg takedown but Becks sprawls well. He's pushed Kincade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kincade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Becks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kincade.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kincade throws a low kick but Becks avoids it.
Kincade just misses with a punch to the body.
Becks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becks wants it to stay on the feet.
Becks throws a chopping leg kick but Kincade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kincade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Becks - the referee stops the clock and Kincade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Becks. Kincade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Becks lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks stuffs the takedown.
Kincade looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kincade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Becks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kincade.
Kincade avoids the body shot from Becks.
Kincade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Becks but Becks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Becks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Becks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Becks drops Kincade with a big left hand! Kincade is injured, injured bad! Becks jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bj Becks!
Bj Becks made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
