WCSA 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is McGee. McNamara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Sean McNamara struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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.

Mcgee
vs
McNamara

187 cm
38
225 lbs
17 - 20 - 1

180 cm
41
225 lbs
19 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Mcgee or perhaps it was just good defense by McNamara which made him look bad.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee shoots in but McNamara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcgee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNamara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee is looking to clinch.
McNamara tries to clinch up.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses.

Mcgee has closed the distance and engaged McNamara in a clinch.

McNamara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mcgee uses from the top position.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara has a closed guard, preventing Mcgee from standing up.
McNamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara is controlling Mcgee's posture.

Timothy Mcgee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mcgee darts in looking for a takedown but McNamara gets double underhooks and turns Mcgee into the cage.
McNamara working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNamara is defending well.

Mcgee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McNamara can't fight it off and eventually Mcgee manages to take the fight to the floor. McNamara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McNamara 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.
McNamara wants to stand up but Mcgee is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Mcgee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mcgee stays in close to McNamara's body and controls the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgee as he avoids it easily.
Mcgee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNamara.
McNamara wants to clinch up but Mcgee keeps it at a distance.

Mcgee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McNamara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mcgee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McNamara for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcgee throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Timothy Mcgee.
McNamara tried to score with a low kick but Mcgee checks it.
Mcgee fails to land the takedown.
Mcgee wants to clinch up but McNamara keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but McNamara sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McNamara missing with a left hand there. Mcgee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgee avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNamara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcgee counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcgee tries a head kick but it misses.
McNamara has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mcgee shoots in looking for a takedown. McNamara tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNamara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNamara tries to avoid it but Mcgee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNamara to the ground. McNamara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Mcgee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McNamara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara struggling a bit here.
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Mcgee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McNamara throws a right and a left that Mcgee avoids nicely.
McNamara moves in looking to clinch but Mcgee pushes him off.
McNamara shoots in for a double leg but Mcgee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McNamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNamara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgee defends it nicely.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgee as he jumps to the side.
Timothy Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
McNamara shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McNamara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Mcgee dives in and scores a takedown into McNamara's guard.
McNamara controls Mcgee momentarily but Mcgee frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Timothy Mcgee just wasn't active enough.

Mcgee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McNamara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcgee is in McNamara's guard.
McNamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcgee trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.
McNamara being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Timothy Mcgee.
McNamara misses with the combination.
McNamara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McNamara has a takedown stuffed.
McNamara misses with an uppercut.
McNamara cracks Mcgee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McNamara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mcgee moves into the clinch.
Mcgee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.

Mcgee manages to break the clinch.
McNamara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McNamara as he avoids it easily.
Timothy Mcgee is winning the standup battle so far.

McNamara has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McNamara has Mcgee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McNamara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcgee tumbling to the mat - McNamara dives into Mcgee's guard.
McNamara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Mcgee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNamara is aware though and is defending well.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McNamara advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara controlling the position from side mount.
McNamara trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McNamara.
Mcgee struggling a bit here.
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 Timothy Mcgee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mcgee darts in and clinches McNamara up against the cage.
Mcgee is pressed up against the cage. McNamara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgee down to the mat. Mcgee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McNamara fails to land the takedown.
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

McNamara gets a double leg takedown into Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
Mcgee trying to keep a closed guard but McNamara is proving a slippery customer.
McNamara wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Mcgee looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgee, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.

Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McNamara swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from McNamara. Those never looked like landing.

McNamara forces Mcgee back against the cage and clinches.

Mcgee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but McNamara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNamara controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee shows good takedown defense.
Timothy Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
Mcgee fails with the takedown.
Timothy Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McNamara closes the distance and clinches.
McNamara looking for a takedown.
Mcgee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McNamara.
McNamara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNamara wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mcgee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McNamara is trying to keep an underhook but Mcgee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara tries to kick Mcgee off but Mcgee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mcgee decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by McNamara or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgee which made him look bad.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but McNamara shows good takedown defense.
Mcgee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mcgee gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcgee is taking a breather. McNamara 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.

Mcgee is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgee to get the leverage.
Mcgee is trying to control the action in half guard but McNamara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McNamara still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McNamara has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McNamara wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.
Mcgee tries to escape but McNamara is in control.
Mcgee is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara trying to control the position but Mcgee is working away.
Sean McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNamara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timothy Mcgee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgee, 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 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timothy Mcgee!
Timothy Mcgee made sure to mention his sponsor, Das Labor in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Bulldog has chosen British Bulldog 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.

Bandicoot
vs
Bulldog

172 cm
38
185 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

172 cm
38
185 lbs
17 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bulldog rushes Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bulldog effectively controlling the action here.
Bandicoot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bandicoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bulldog tries to score a body lock takedown but Bandicoot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bulldog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bandicoot is trying to trip Bulldog. He has hold of a leg but Bulldog is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bandicoot persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bandicoot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bulldog looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bulldog looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bulldog!
Bandicoot throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bulldog blocks the strikes from Bandicoot.

Bulldog stands up and beckons Bandicoot to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bandicoot gets a clinch.
Bandicoot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bulldog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bulldog has had enough of the clinch but Bandicoot keeps him there for the moment.
Bulldog tries to break the clinch but Bandicoot is controlling the position.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Bulldog.
Bulldog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bulldog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandicoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Bulldog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bandicoot has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bulldog turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandicoot is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bulldog trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bulldog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bulldog's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bulldog is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bulldog is in bad spot here.
Bandicoot connects with a big shot to the side of Bulldog's head.
Bulldog rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bulldog pushes Bandicoot off looking to stand but Bandicoot dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot looks to land a strike but Bulldog avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bandicoot trying to control but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot wants to get up but he can't break Bulldog's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bandicoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bulldog working a defensive guard but Bandicoot manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bulldog can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandicoot 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.

Bandicoot stands up.
Bandicoot dodges the punch combination from Bulldog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Bulldog is avoiding it.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up
and Bulldog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot wants to clinch.
Bandicoot stuffs the takedown.
Bulldog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bandicoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bulldog counters with a straight right hand.

Bulldog forces Bandicoot back against the cage and clinches.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bandicoot manages to break the clinch.
Bulldog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
Bulldog throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Crash Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bandicoot pushes Bulldog up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandicoot keeps control of Bulldog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bulldog managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot wants to stall.
Bulldog is pressed up against the cage. Bandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bulldog down to the mat. Bulldog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bulldog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandicoot is trying to maintain the position but Bulldog is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandicoot wants to sweep but Bulldog has passed to side control!
Bulldog is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot is working hard here to advance position.
Bandicoot tries to escape but Bulldog is in control.

Bulldog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bulldog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bulldog postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Bulldog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandicoot is trying to buck Bulldog off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Bulldog crashes against the mat.
Bulldog tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Crash Bandicoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.
Bulldog trying to control from half guard but Bandicoot is working away.
Bulldog working Bandicoot over with strikes.

Bulldog is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bulldog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bulldog's back!
Bulldog wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandicoot gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bulldog to escape the position.
Bandicoot is punishing Bulldog with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Bulldog's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Bulldog is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Bandicoot has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bulldog wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bulldog has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot is punishing Bulldog with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Bulldog's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Bandicoot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bulldog is trying to get back to his feet but Bandicoot has full control of the position and if anything, Bulldog has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bulldog hold on?
Bulldog is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Bandicoot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bandicoot goes for a double leg but Bulldog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bulldog continues to drive forward.
Bandicoot trying to land knees to the body.
Bulldog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Bulldog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bandicoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bulldog is trying to defend but Bandicoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Bandicoot stands up from half guard.
Bulldog tries to bum rush Bandicoot with a series of wild strikes but Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bandicoot rushes Bulldog and presses him up against the cage.
Bandicoot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bulldog avoiding damage as Bandicoot throws knees to the body.
Bandicoot missing with knees to the body.
Bandicoot trying to land knees to the body.
Bandicoot has Bulldog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bulldog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog is trying to push Bandicoot away but Bandicoot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bulldog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bulldog is fending him off so far but Bandicoot persists. Nope, Bulldog circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Bulldog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bulldog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Bulldog scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bulldog trying to control the position but Bandicoot is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bandicoot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bulldog is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandicoot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is trying to control Bulldog's posture but Bulldog avoids it.
Bandicoot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bulldog scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot is looking to reverse the position.
Bulldog scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bandicoot to see if he's OK.
Bandicoot looking for a sweep but Bulldog has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Bulldog working for a guillotine from mount but Bandicoot is in no mood to give up.
Bandicoot gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Bandicoot manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bulldog keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bulldog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bulldog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bandicoot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bandicoot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bulldog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Bulldog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bulldog.
Bulldog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bandicoot is fending him off so far but Bulldog persists. Nope, Bandicoot circles away and we're back to standing.
Bulldog throws a series of punches but Bandicoot moves out of range.

Bulldog scores with a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bandicoot has his foot on Bulldog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulldog works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Bulldog from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bulldog 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.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bulldog is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.

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

Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bulldog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bulldog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandicoot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burbank Bulldog.
I think Bandicoot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crash Bandicoot!
After the big win, Crash Bandicoot made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue. Li comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Mars Volta - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shamrock
vs
Li

152 cm
29
148 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

167 cm
32
119 lbs
15 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.

Shamrock forces Li back against the cage and clinches.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.

Shamrock clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
Li tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.

Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.

Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.

Li has picked Shamrock up - he's going for a ride! Li dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Li tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Shamrock is controlling Li's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
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!

Li tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Li after a bit of a struggle.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Shamrock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Li goes for a takedown attempt but Shamrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Li has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Li's head.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.

Shamrock rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Li.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Chuck Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Li.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Li is rocked!
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock throws a big uppercut that drops Li! More strikes from Shamrock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Li lies dazed against the cage as Shamrock celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Shamrock!
Our winner, Chuck Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Thicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marrio Marselli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thicke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David Guetta and Snoop Dogg - Sweat . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thicke
vs
Marselli

184 cm
28
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Thicke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marrio Marselli !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marselli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thicke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Thicke does no damage.
Marselli swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Marselli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thicke on his heels. He'll look to pass Thicke's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marselli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marselli wanted to stand there but Thicke had control of the position.
Marselli content to stall in guard here.
Marselli tries to stand but Thicke is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marrio Marselli wasn't active enough on the ground.

Marselli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thicke keeping full guard, as Marselli tries to pass.
Marselli postures up in Thicke's guard and throws a big left but Thicke blocks it.

Thicke is looking for a triangle but Marselli pushes his legs off easily.
Thicke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marselli is one step ahead there.
Thicke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thicke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marselli defends well.
Marselli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Marselli sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Thicke doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Marselli paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Thicke - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Thicke!
Brad Thicke 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatboy has chosen Bill Hicks - Goat boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martinez
vs
Goatboy

190 cm
22
210 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

188 cm
28
190 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Goatboy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatboy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goatboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Goatboy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinez throws a body punch but Goatboy moves out of range.
Goatboy throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goatboy as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Goatboy catches Martinez right on the button with a cross.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Goatboy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goatboy lands a high kick!

Martinez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martinez passes Goatboy's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Martinez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Goatboy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Martinez has cracked it and Goatboy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Martinez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Martinez!
Johnny Martinez retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Martinez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Pan Goatboy had this to say: 'Goatboy was here to please you!'.