BCC 18: Redman vs. Omni 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by "Phenomenon" by Thousand Foot Krutch. Pohjanala has chosen Scooter - Fire as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Evans
vs
Pohjanala

170 cm
25
144 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

168 cm
26
146 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans avoids the head kick by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pohjanala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pohjanala lands in his opponent's guard.
Pohjanala trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Pohjanala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pohjanala stops Evans from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala passes into half guard.

Pohjanala is looking for a kimura here.

Pohjanala is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pohjanala to get the leverage.
Pohjanala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Pohjanala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Pohjanala eventually gives up the hold.
Pohjanala looks gassed!
Evans is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans throws a right hand that Pohjanala ducks under and follows up with a left that Pohjanala also avoids with ease.
Pohjanala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pohjanala fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala tries to clinch up.
Evans throws a combination. Pohjanala tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Pohjanala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pohjanala is looking to clinch.
Pohjanala tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Pohjanala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kustaa Pohjanala will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pohjanala tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Pohjanala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pohjanala loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Pohjanala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evans tries to bum rush Pohjanala with a series of wild strikes but Pohjanala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans cracks Pohjanala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pohjanala wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pohjanala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Pohjanala.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Pohjanala misses with a low kick as Evans jumps back.
Pohjanala throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Pohjanala is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pohjanala lands a front kick.
Pohjanala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pohjanala slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Pohjanala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Evans dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Kustaa Pohjanala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pohjanala looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Pohjanala dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Pohjanala's head and hops out.
Alex Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pohjanala is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans misses with a leg kick

and Pohjanala counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand up but Pohjanala is controlling him.
Pohjanala is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Pohjanala has managed to sneak the leg through.

Pohjanala is trying for a kimura here. Evans looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pohjanala wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kustaa Pohjanala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Nihilist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Riley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nihilist
vs
Riley

174 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
144 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Future Pharmaceuticals (Limited Time $10)
Future Pharmaceuticals (Limited Time $10)

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darth Nihilist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Riley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Riley finds it's way through Nihilist's defenses.
Riley misses with a looping right.
Riley lands with an uppercut that bounces Nihilist off the cage and back into rage.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nihilist but Nihilist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nihilist fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley has his takedown stuffed

and Nihilist counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riley's guard now.
Riley pulls Nihilist in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nihilist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nihilist is looking to work some ground and pound but Riley has wrist control.
Riley is trying to control the position but Nihilist postures up.
Nihilist wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.

Nihilist drops back looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Nihilist off! Nihilist jumps back into Riley's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nihilist drops back looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Nihilist off! Nihilist jumps back into Riley's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nihilist counters with a head kick. That will keep Riley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nihilist walks into a left hand.
Larry Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Riley misses
and Nihilist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nihilist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riley's knee momentarily.
Darth Nihilist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Riley.
Riley throws a hook to the side of Nihilist's head but Nihilist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riley tries to score with a low kick but Nihilist moves his leg out of the way.
Riley misses with a straight left.
Riley throws a front kick aimed at Nihilist's knee but Nihilist avoids it well.
Nihilist tries for a takedown but Riley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riley misses with a double jab
and Nihilist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riley's knee momentarily.
Riley with a poor takedown

and Nihilist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Riley controls Nihilist momentarily but Nihilist frees himself.

Nihilist 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nihilist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Nihilist from controlling successfully.
Nihilist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nihilist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Nihilist 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nihilist is breathing heavily.
Riley doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nihilist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nihilist looking for a takedown.
Nihilist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riley just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Riley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nihilist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Riley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nihilist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riley gets underhooks to prevent Nihilist's takedown attempt.
Riley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nihilist has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nihilist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nihilist has Riley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Riley breaks the clinch.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riley throws a good cross that connects.
Riley throws a right and a left that Nihilist avoids nicely.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick

and Nihilist decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is controlling Nihilist's posture.
Riley wants to sweep here but Nihilist controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nihilist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Riley wants to stand up but Nihilist is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley pulls Nihilist in to control the position.
Nihilist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Nihilist dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nihilist throws a leg kick which misses Riley's front leg but catches the back leg as Riley tries to avoid it.
Riley scores with a hook.
Nihilist shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riley scores with a nice strike.
Riley misses with a takedown

and Nihilist counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riley!

Nihilist working for a guillotine from mount but Riley is in no mood to give up.
Nihilist prevents Riley from getting the reversal.

Nihilist wants to finish this one by submission but Riley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nihilist.
Nihilist thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Riley tries to lock up and control but Nihilist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Nihilist is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Riley is surviving well by controlling Nihilist's body position as best he can.
Nihilist throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Nihilist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nihilist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riley is trying to stand back up but Nihilist is controlling him

Nihilist seems to be looking for submissions.
Nihilist prevents Riley from standing back up.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.

Nihilist is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A low kick from Riley is predictable there

and Nihilist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nihilist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nihilist is working away from the top position though.
Riley is staying active underneath Nihilist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nihilist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Riley tries to kick Nihilist off but Nihilist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Riley is concentrating on defense, preventing Nihilist from advancing position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nihilist throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Riley misses.
Nihilist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riley.
Nihilist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nihilist punishes Riley's body with a nice straight punch.
Riley misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Nihilist slams his shin into Riley's torso.
Riley throws a predictable looking body shot

so Nihilist counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nihilist trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nihilist thows a big elbow that misses.
Nihilist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riley wants to get back to his feet but Nihilist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nihilist thows a big elbow that misses.

Riley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riley gets underhooks to prevent Nihilist's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Nihilist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nihilist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nihilist tries to break the clinch but Riley is controlling the position.
Nihilist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nihilist goes for a takedown attempt but Riley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riley scores with a hook.
Riley with a poor takedown

and Nihilist counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riley won't be happy with that.

Nihilist is trying to get an arm triangle but Riley is defending well.

Nihilist is trying to get an arm triangle but Riley is defending well.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley is not content to let Nihilist control the position.
Nihilist 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.
Riley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Nihilist dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Riley lands with a right hand.
Riley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nihilist throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Darth Nihilist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nihilist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nihilist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riley.
Nihilist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nihilist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nihilist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riley to the mat! Riley manages to get full guard.
Riley wants to stand up but Nihilist is controlling him.
Nihilist trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley keeping full guard, as Nihilist tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley managing to control the position.
Nihilist looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nihilist postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Nihilist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Nihilist saw that one coming.
Riley walks into a left hand.
Riley throws a body punch but Nihilist moves out of range.
Nihilist throws a right and a left that Riley avoids nicely.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nihilist counters with a shoot takedown. Riley fights it but they end up in guard.

Nihilist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nihilist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larry Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nihilist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to stand up but Nihilist is controlling him.
Nihilist lands a couple of digs.
Riley is trying to keep Nihilist in close.

Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nihilist 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.
Nihilist won't allow Riley to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nihilist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nihilist counters with a head kick. That will keep Riley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nihilist shoots for a double leg takedown but Riley sprawls well. He's pushed Nihilist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Nihilist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with Nihilist, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes Nihilist against the cage but Nihilist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Riley misses.

Nihilist closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Riley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
Nihilist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Nihilist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riley is trying to improve his position.

Nihilist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Nihilist looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Nihilist wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley tries to roll over but Nihilist keeps him under control.
Nihilist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.
Darth Nihilist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nihilist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riley did well to prevent Nihilist getting side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Nihilist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nihilist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Nihilist!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Werster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Werster has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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.

Co
vs
Werster

180 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 5 - 2

170 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Werster!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werster swinging wildly here.
Werster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Co clinches.
Co lands an elbow just above Werster 's eye.
Co has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Werster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Werster tries to circle away but Co has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Co.

Werster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Co is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Werster to the mat. Werster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Werster being controlled here, momentarily.
Co wants to control from the top but Werster keeps moving.
Co in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Co is looking to work some ground and pound but Werster has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Co accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Co 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.
Co postures up.
Co trying to control but Werster is working from the bottom.
Werster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Co. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Werster fails to land with a series of punches.
Fabio Werster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Werster pinned against the cage. Werster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Werster does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Werster misses the target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Co prevents Werster from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Co lands an uppercut.

Co successfully pulls guard.
Werster trying to control the position from guard on top but Co is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Co 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.
Co trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Werster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Co has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Werster has managed to get both his arms back between Co's legs - danger averted.
Co lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Werster!
Werster wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Co is landing with some decent strikes but Werster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Werster is squirming around, avoiding Co's attempts to control the action.
Co is landing with some decent strikes but Werster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Co lands a nice shot to the head.
Co scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Co.
Werster looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Co.
Werster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Co fails to advance to Werster's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werster is trying to escape the mount.

Co is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Werster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Co can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Werster is looking to escape.
Co 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.
Werster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Co lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Co has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Werster's face.

Co looking for a guillotine from mount but Werster is having none of it.
Werster tries to hold on but Co pushes him away.

Co working for a guillotine from mount but Werster is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Co has control of Werster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Werster regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Co looking for a guillotine from mount but Werster is having none of it.
Co trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Werster gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Werster is trying to stand.
Co not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Co is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Werster has managed to free his arm - good work.

Co wants to work for an arm triangle but Werster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macapinlac Co dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Co avoids the body shot from Werster.

Co moves into the clinch.
Co is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Co controlling the action here for a moment.
Co wants a takedown.

Co pulls Werster into guard.
Co working a defensive guard here.

Werster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Co, up you get!
Werster throws a right and a left that Co avoids nicely.
Co tries to clinch there but Werster circles away.
Co shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Werster as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macapinlac Co. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Co changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Werster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co in side control, throwing shots but Werster defends.

Co is trying to get an arm triangle but Werster is defending well.
Werster isn't going anywhere.

Co looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Co crashes against the mat.
Co landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Co.
Werster tries to bench press Co off him but Co keeps the position.
Werster is trying to buck Co off.
Co working the ground and pound but Werster is defending the strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Co takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Co is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Co throwing shots but Werster is blocking nicely.
Werster trying to control here.
Co thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Werster's head.

Werster is defending against the submission attempts here by Co.
Macapinlac Co overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Werster is trying to stand back up but Co is controlling him

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Co shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werster is trying to get back to full guard.
Co is looking to advance position but Werster won't allow it.
Werster wants to improve his position but Co is controlling well.

Werster is defending against the submission attempts here by Co.
Co is looking to take a break and control but Werster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Co wants to work for an arm triangle but Werster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Werster trying to control but Co postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Co is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Werster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Co.
Co stops Werster from getting back to his feet.

Co is looking for a kimura but Werster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Co to get the leverage.
Co trying to control the action but Werster is working from the bottom.
Co is thwarting Werster's attempts to control the position.
Co stops Werster from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Co clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macapinlac Co dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Co tries for a takedown but Werster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Co is trying hard to land a takedown here. Werster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Co bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Werster misses.
Werster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Co manages to avoid it.
Werster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Werster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Co changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Werster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Co tries to advance to mount but can't.
Co is looking to take a break and control but Werster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Co grinds an elbow into Werster's temple.
Co lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Co tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Co has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Werster is trying to improve his position.
Werster wants to get back to his feet but Co drags him back down.

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

Co tries for a kimura but Werster is defending well.
Werster stops Co from passing to mount.
Co trying to control the position but Werster is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werster is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Co has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Co looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Co working the head with strikes.
Werster dodges the ground and pound from Co.

Co in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Werster is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macapinlac Co!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tam Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tam Tam acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Stanton
vs
Tam

180 cm
23
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Stanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tam Tam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanton takes one to the chin there.
Tam misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Tam.
Tam misses with a wild combination.
Tam lands a jab to the head.
Stanton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tam.
Stanton lands a jab-cross combination.
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton counters with a left to the body.
Stanton misses with a body shot.
Tam darts in trying to clinch
and Stanton counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
Stanton slips a jab from Tam.
Tam Tam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tam is looking to land body kicks.
Tam tries to clinch but Stanton is having none of it.
Tam misses with a double jab
and Tam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanton stuns Tam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanton with a hook.
Stanton slips a jab from Tam.
Tam wants to clinch.
A shot to the body from Tam misses
and Stanton counters with a three punch combo that has Tam backing up. Tam nods at Stanton to acknowledge the strikes.
Tam misses with a double jab
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stanton on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tam throws a combination that misses
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tam thinking.
A big right from Tam misses.
Tam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
Stanton stuffs the takedown attempt from Tam. Tam gets slowly back to his feet.
Tam dips to his left and cracks Stanton with an uppercut!
Tam throws a shot from downtown. Stanton moves away and avoids it.
Stanton blocks a jab.
Tam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tam throws a combination that misses
and Stanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam throws a combination that misses
and Stanton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanton throws a shot to the body.
Tam misses with a combination
and Stanton counters with a right hand to the body.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tam misses with a hook. Stanton ducked under it nicely.
Stanton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tam.
Tam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanton counters with a straight right hand.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stanton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tam darts in trying to clinch
and Stanton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanton misses with a body shot.
Tam throws a combination that misses
and Tam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tam throws a series of punches but Stanton moves out of range.
Stanton lands a jab to the nose.
Tam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stanton to counter with a crisp jab.
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanton throws a one two combo.
Tam throws a combination that misses
and Stanton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanton slips a jab and a cross from Tam.
Tam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a right hand to the body.
Tam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanton to score with a decent uppercut.
Tam throws a combination that misses
and Stanton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Tam dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Tam misses with a double jab
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tam throws an overhand right that lands on Stanton's shoulder, as Stanton tries to avoid the shot.
Stanton scores with the left hand. Tam knows he should have avoided that one.
Tam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tam looks to land a left hand but Stanton moved out of range nicely.
Stanton blocks a head kick by Tam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tam misses with a hook. Stanton ducked under it nicely.
Stanton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tam throws a combination that misses
and Stanton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tam thinking.
Tam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tam misses with a two punch combination.
Stanton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tam looks to land a left hand but Stanton moved out of range nicely.
Tam Tam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tam tries for a takedown but Stanton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stanton throws a shot to the body.
Stanton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tam.
Tam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanton stuns Tam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tam darts in trying to clinch
and Stanton counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tam throws a combination that misses
and Stanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris Stanton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tam is breathing heavily.
Stanton thows a body shot but no joy.
Stanton slips a straight right by Tam.
Tam misses with a combination
and Stanton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tam wants to clinch but Stanton slips to the side
and Stanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tam misses with a combination
and Stanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tam clinches but Stanton breaks the clinch
and Stanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tam misses.
Tam takes one on the button.
Tam throws a lazy right hand but Stanton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanton slips a jab and a cross from Tam.
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanton slips a jab and a cross from Tam.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a one-two to the body.
Tam looks to land a left hand but Stanton moved out of range nicely.
Stanton scores with a jab.
Tam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton counters with a right hand to the body.
Tam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tam wants to clinch
and Stanton counters with a three punch combo that has Tam backing up. Tam nods at Stanton to acknowledge the strikes.
Tam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stanton lands a nice hook to Tam's body. Tam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tam misses with a wild combination.
Stanton blocks a jab.
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tam tries to clinch but Stanton moves away
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Stanton as Tam shoots in.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Stanton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Stanton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tam.
Tam misses with a combination
and Stanton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tam wants to clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tam thinking.
Chris Stanton is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to de liver by Stanton. Beautiful body shot.
Tam misses with a combination
and Stanton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tam clinches but Stanton breaks the clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tam thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam looks to land a combination but Stanton avoids it well.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam misses with a double jab
and Stanton counters with a one-two to the body.
Tam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tam looks to land a right hand but Stanton moved out of range.
Tam misses with a combination
and Tam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanton is looking to wear down Tam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tam thinking.
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tam misses with a combination
and Stanton counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Tam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanton circles away quickly and effectively.
Tam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a series of strikes. Tam will be more careful next time no doubt.

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.
Tam wants to clinch but Stanton slips to the side
and Stanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Tam misses its intended target.
Stanton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tam.
Stanton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tam is just out of range.
Stanton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanton jabs at Tam's body.
A swing and a miss from Tam.
Tam drops his hands momentarily and Stanton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tam throws a hook but Stanton avoids it easily.
Tam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stanton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tam moves away.
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tam throws a combination that misses
and Stanton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tam.
Stanton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanton wants it to stay on the feet.
Tam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanton counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanton scores with a hook to the body. Tam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stanton throws a good cross that connects.
Stanton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tam.
Stanton punishes Tam's body with a nice straight punch.
Tam closes the distance but Stanton moves to the side
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
Tam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tam misses with a double jab
and Stanton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tam thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stanton just misses with a punch to the body.
Tam misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanton moves out of range as Tam strikes.
Tam throws the left hand but Stanton avoids the punch easily.
Tam misses with a combination
and Stanton counters with a straight right hand.
Stanton scores with a shot to the body.
Tam throws a right hand that Stanton ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanton also avoids with ease.
Tam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanton lands a head shot.
Stanton avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Stanton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stanton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Stanton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carroll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ladies and Gentlemen by Saliva. Stackhouse is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Papercut by Linkin Park. 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?

Carroll
vs
Stackhouse

180 cm
24
141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

169 cm
24
143 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stackhouse is defended easily by Carroll.
Tony Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse misses with a takedown attempt - Carroll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stackhouse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ian Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stackhouse.
Stackhouse fails to land the takedown.
Carroll stuffs the takedown.
Carroll lands with a cross.
Carroll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Carroll shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse shoots in and drives through. Carroll sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carroll defends it nicely.
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.
Carroll slaps away a takedown attempt from Stackhouse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ian Carroll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stackhouse.
Carroll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Carroll misses the target.
Carroll takes a swing at Stackhouse's ribcage but misses.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carroll sprawls well. Carroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carroll defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stackhouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carroll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carroll as he jumps to the side.
Stackhouse moves away from the strike by Carroll.
Carroll misses with a wild body shot.
Carroll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carroll wants it to stay on the feet.
Stackhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Carroll sprawls well. He's pushed Stackhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stackhouse is defended easily by Carroll.
Stackhouse looks gassed!
Stackhouse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse dives in and grabs Carroll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carroll pushes down on Stackhouse's head and hops out.
Carroll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Carroll shows good takedown defense.
Stackhouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carroll tries to avoid it but Stackhouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carroll to the ground. Carroll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carroll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Tony Stackhouse has been cut.
Carroll punishes Stackhouse's body with a nice straight punch.
Carroll stuffs the takedown.
Carroll throws an overhand right that lands on Stackhouse's shoulder, as Stackhouse tries to avoid the shot.
Carroll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stackhouse.

Carroll clinches with his opponent.
Stackhouse has Carroll pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carroll manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carroll is trying to break the clinch but Stackhouse has him pressed against the cage.

Carroll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse misses with a takedown attempt - Carroll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stackhouse is defended easily by Carroll.
Stackhouse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stackhouse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carroll thows a body shot but no joy.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carroll sprawls well. Carroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carroll tries to avoid it but Stackhouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carroll to the ground. Carroll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Stackhouse with that takedown attempt.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Carroll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stackhouse's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stackhouse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carroll slaps away a takedown attempt from Stackhouse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carroll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stackhouse looks for a takedown but Carroll sprawls well.
Ian Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stackhouse.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Stackhouse with that takedown attempt.
Carroll stuffs the takedown attempt from Stackhouse. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carroll sprawls well. Carroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse is breathing heavily.
Stackhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Carroll sprawls well. He's pushed Stackhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Carroll misses its intended target.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Stackhouse ducks under a wild hook from Carroll.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Carroll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stackhouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carroll defends it nicely.

Carroll moves into the clinch.
Stackhouse has Carroll pressed against the cage, preventing Carroll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carroll is trying to break the clinch but Stackhouse is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carroll prevents the takedown attempt.
Carroll wants to break free but Stackhouse has control.
Carroll has had enough of the clinch but Stackhouse keeps him there for the moment.
Stackhouse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carroll fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carroll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stackhouse moves away.
Stackhouse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carroll swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stackhouse is defended easily by Carroll.
Stackhouse tries for a takedown but Carroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stackhouse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carroll thows a body shot but no joy.
Carroll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stackhouse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carroll throws a hook but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Carroll throws a shot to the body.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Carroll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stackhouse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carroll leaves Stackhouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Carroll. That snapped Stackhouse's head back.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Carroll misses with a low kick.
Carroll thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carroll swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Carroll misses its intended target.
Stackhouse shoots in and drives through. Carroll sprawls well.
Carroll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carroll wants it to stay on the feet.
Carroll lands with a cross.
Carroll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carroll throws a good cross that connects.
Stackhouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Carroll tries to sprawl out of it but Stackhouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carroll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ian Carroll is winning the standup battle so far.
Stackhouse walks into a stiff left hand from Carroll.

Carroll clinches up with Stackhouse and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Carroll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stackhouse's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Carroll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stackhouse is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carroll is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stackhouse.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches up with Carroll, looking for a takedown. Stackhouse pushes Carroll against the cage but Carroll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Stackhouse with that takedown attempt.
Ian Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stackhouse.
Stackhouse moves out of range of the strikes.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carroll sprawls well. Carroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Carroll moves in looking to clinch but Stackhouse pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse looks for a takedown but Carroll sprawls well.
Stackhouse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stackhouse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stackhouse.
Carroll looks to land a right hand but Stackhouse moved out of range.
Stackhouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carroll.
Carroll stuffs the takedown attempt from Stackhouse. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse shoots in but no luck this time.
Carroll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stackhouse can do to turn this around?
Carroll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carroll is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stackhouse moves out of range of the strikes.
Carroll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carroll sprawls well. Carroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse ducks right into an uppercut from Carroll.
Tony Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ian Carroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carroll but Carroll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carroll throws a lazy right hand but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carroll lands with a shot to the body.
Stackhouse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stackhouse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carroll takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stackhouse defending well as Carroll loads up on a big left hand.
Carroll lands a jab to Stackhouse's midsection.
Stackhouse ducks under a wild hook from Carroll.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carroll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carroll tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stackhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Carroll sprawls well. He's pushed Stackhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carroll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stackhouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carroll defends it nicely.
Carroll jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carroll throws a hook but Stackhouse blocks it.
Stackhouse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stackhouse ducks under a wild hook from Carroll.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carroll lands a head shot.
Carroll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stackhouse shoots in for a double leg but Carroll sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice cross by Carroll.
Carroll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carroll throws a hook but Stackhouse blocks it.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carroll misses with a looping left.
Carroll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Carroll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carroll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Carroll!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iron Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Vines has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vines
vs
Jones

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iron Vines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vines fails with a takedown attempt.

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vines napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vines is not content to let Jones control the position.
Vines is letting Jones control him for a moment.
Vines is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to control but Vines is keeping him busy.
Vines sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Vines is working from the bottom.
Vines is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vines gets full guard.

Vines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Vines keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

Vines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to control but Vines is working from the bottom.

Vines throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Vines's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vines is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vines struggling a bit here.
Vines prevents Jones from improving position.
Jones trying to control the position but Vines is working away.
Vines wants to control but Jones postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vines is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Vines tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vines did well to prevent Jones getting side control.

Vines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vines is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones looks gassed!

Vines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.

Vines looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vines looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Vines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vines manages to get to full guard.

Vines looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vines controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

Vines looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
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 Iron Vines will probably get the nod.
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.

Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vines's half guard.

Vines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is thwarting Vines's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vines looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is keen to just control but Vines is a slippery customer.

Vines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vines has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vines manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones wants to stand but Vines is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.

Vines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Vines is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

Vines throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Vines looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Vines quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vines celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iron Vines!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin Dirty. The crowd seem to be enjoying Law's choice of entrance music: Over my head by The Fray. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Datu
vs
Law

173 cm
24
150 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

170 cm
20
152 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Law!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Datu gets a takedown into half guard.
Datu stops Law from getting back to his feet.

Law looking for submissions off his back.

Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law is trying to stand.

Law actively working from the bottom here.
Datu not doing much here.

Law with the active half guard here but Datu passes nicely into side control.
Datu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Law down.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Datu keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu works to advance to full mount. Law defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Law sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Datu winds up and cracks Law with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Law actively working from the bottom here.
Datu not doing much here.
Datu winds up and cracks Law with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Datu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Law doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Datu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Datu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Law!
Datu controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.

Datu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Law is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Law is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Law looks a forlorn figure.
Datu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.
Datu controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Law is squirming around, avoiding Datu's attempts to control the action.
Law keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Datu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Law!
Law working to try and regain half guard.
Datu landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to reverse the position but Datu maintains control.
Law manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Datu lands a nice short elbow.

Law looking for submissions off his back.
Law looks gassed!

Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Datu works his way into full mount!
Law is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Datu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice cross by Datu.
Datu throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law thows a left - swing and a miss!
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Datu.
Datu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Datu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datu throws and low kick but Law moves out of range easily.

Datu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Datu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries to kick Datu off but Datu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Law looking for submissions off his back.
Datu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Datu pulls his head out easily.
Law is breathing heavily.

Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Datu trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Datu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Law's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Law looking for submissions off his back.
Datu lands strikes from half guard.
Datu is trying to control. Law wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Datu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Law sees it coming and defends easily.
Law is looking to escape.
Datu controlling the pace.
Law wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Datu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Datu manages to move to mount!
Law taking shots to the head.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Datu dominating with strikes here.
Datu landing strikes from the mount.
Jericho Datu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Datu dominating with strikes here.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Law is trying to escape back to his feet but Datu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to buck Datu off but Datu is having none of it.
Datu lands some shots froms side control.
Law tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Datu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Law manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Datu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Datu working some strikes from top position.

Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Datu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Datu cracks Law with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Datu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Law throws a sloppy head kick

and Datu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Datu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Datu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Law can't keep his opponent in guard - Datu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Datu is nestled in close to Law, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Datu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Datu wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu working Law over with strikes here.
Datu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Law's face.
Datu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Law is trying to stand.
Datu lands a big shot there that rocks Law but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Law working to try and regain half guard.
Datu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Law?
Datu raining down shots from the mount!
Law tries to buck Datu off but he can't manage it.
Datu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rick Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law trying desperately to get to his feet.
Datu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Law is trying to stand.
Law keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Datu lands a nice shot to the head.
Law is looking to get to half guard.
Datu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Datu.
Law tries to buck Datu off but he can't manage it.
Law working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to try and get back to his feet.
Datu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Datu landing strikes from the mount and Law is in trouble!
Datu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Datu controlling from the full mount.
Datu lands a big elbow.
Law is looking to improve his position but Datu isn't that keen on the idea.
Law in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Law can't escape the position.

Datu has hold of Law's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Law manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Datu 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Law is trying desperately to improve position.
Law swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Law throwing hammer fists to the chest of Datu. What's that going to do exactly?
Datu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Law is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Law flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Datu working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Law turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Datu off and cradles Law's limp body as Datu celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jericho Datu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Egorov
vs
Tucker

191 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Egorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

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

Tucker lands a left and a right that send Egorov crashing to the mat, dazed. Tucker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Anton Egorov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Egorov.
A combination from Egorov does no damage.
Egorov thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Egorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tucker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egorov connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Egorov.
Nice cross by Egorov.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egorov.
Tucker tries to clinch but Egorov moves out of range.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egorov cracks Tucker with a good jab.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Egorov pushes him off.
Egorov lands a body shot.
Tucker looks gassed!
Tucker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egorov.
Tucker avoids the head kick by Egorov.
A head kick by Tucker misses
and Egorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker darts in trying to clinch
enabling Egorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tom Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Egorov drops Tucker with a left and a right! Oh, Tucker is hurt - Egorov dives into side control looking to finish!

Tucker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Egorov has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egorov moves to take his opponent's back.
Egorov controls the position.

Tucker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Egorov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tucker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Egorov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Tucker tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Egorov sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Tucker to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Egorov!
Anton Egorov retains his middleweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman comes into the arena with Sympathy for the Devil blaring out of the sound system. Lawler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. hand on the pump kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Redman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Redman
vs
Lawler

186 cm
25
141 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

BUY ONE,GET TWO

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Redman!
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, Blackie Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawler throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawler misses the shot to the body.
Lawler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redman.
Lawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redman.
Lawler throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawler defends it nicely.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler misses with a wild body shot.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler swinging wildly here.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt.
Redman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blackie Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lawler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Redman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawler.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawler.
Redman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawler is fending him off so far but Redman persists. Nope, Lawler circles away and we're back to standing.

Lawler gets caught flat footed, as Redman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawler keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
Redman is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawler can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
Redman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawler keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
Redman passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lawler's legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lawler throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.
Redman defending well as Lawler loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawler. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redman momentarily.
Redman slips under a jab from Lawler.
Redman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redman.
Redman takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Redman slips under a jab.
Lawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Redman.
Lawler connects with a jab.
Lawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawler misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
Lawler throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Lawler throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Lawler stuffs the takedown.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Redman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawler as he jumps to the side.
Lawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redman manages to avoid it.
Lawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
Lawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Lawler misses.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redman manages to avoid it.
Lawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler misses with a looping left.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redman circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawler misses with a wild body shot.
Redman slips a straight right by Lawler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler connects with a looping right hand.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Lawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawler misses with an uppercut.
Lawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redman blocks a jab.
Redman staying out of range there.
Lawler throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawler misses the target.
Lawler misses with a looping left.
Lawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Redman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Redman trying to mount his opponent but Lawler defends it.
Lawler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lawler!

Redman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lawler is surviving well by controlling Redman's body position as best he can.
Redman moves to the back.

Redman is looking for the choke from the back position but Lawler is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lawler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Redman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Redman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lawler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Redman is persistently looking for the submission but Lawler is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lawler fending off the submission attempt from Redman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Redman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lawler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lawler for a finish.
Lawler wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Redman tightening his grip on Lawler, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Redman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Redman staying out of range there.
Lawler looks to land a left hand but Redman moved out of range nicely.
Lawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Redman.

Redman gets the takedown into side control.

Redman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lawler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Redman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Redman looking to secure an arm triangle but Lawler defends it well.
Redman tries to control but Lawler wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Redman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Redman looking for a guillotine from mount but Lawler is having none of it.

Redman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lawler is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redman wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Redman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Redman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lawler has his hands clasped together but Redman extends an breaks Lawler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Redman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Redman!
Johnny Redman retains his bantamweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Omni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman comes into the arena with Crash by Decyfer Down blaring out of the sound system. Omni has chosen Search and Destroy as his entrance music. Tommy Redman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giuseppe Omni's chin.

Redman
vs
Omni

178 cm
23
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
157 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

BUY ONE,GET TWO
Machina Clothing and Apparel - Basics $15 a piece

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Redman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Omni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Omni pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Omni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Redman!
Omni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Omni controlling his opponent.

Omni goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Redman turns into him and now he's in Omni's guard.

Redman has gone for a leg lock! Omni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Redman's guard.
Omni passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman is pressing down on Omni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Redman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Omni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Omni landing with the ground and pound.
Omni throws a big right hand that misses.
Redman keeping full guard, as Omni tries to pass.

Redman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Omni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omni wants to stand but Redman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omni throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
Omni postures up and lands a big shot to Redman's brow.

Omni gets to his feet. Redman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Omni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Omni tries to close the distance and clinch but Redman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Omni misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
Omni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redman's sensitive parts.

Omni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redman, pushing him back against the cage.
Redman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Redman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omni smiles and moves away.
Omni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omni looks to land a right hand but Redman moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Omni.
Omni misses with a low kick.
Redman has his takedown stuffed

and Omni counters by moving into the clinch.
Omni tries a knee to the head but Redman blocks it.
Omni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Omni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Omni lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Omni.
Omni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omni presses Redman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Redman jumps guard but Omni stands there with Redman around his waist. Redman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omni throws an elbow but it misses.
Omni working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Omni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Redman swats away the attempt to clinch by Omni.
Giuseppe Omni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Redman fails with the takedown
and Omni counters with a good, hard body kick but Redman shrugs it off.
Omni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redman.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Omni.
Redman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redman misses with a takedown attempt
and Omni counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giuseppe Omni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Omni stuns Redman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman walks into a stiff left hand from Omni.
Redman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Omni.
Omni feints and then cracks Redman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redman down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Omni.
Omni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omni scores with a nice body kick.
Omni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Omni moves into range and clinches up with Redman.
Omni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Omni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Omni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Omni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Tommy Redman has been cut.
Omni lands a left hand.
Omni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redman.

Omni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Omni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redman. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Redman.
Omni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Omni can pounce on him.
Redman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omni counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omni throws a quick inside leg kick.

Omni gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omni drops an elbow to the side of Redman's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omni controlling the pace.
Omni is trying to control the action in half guard but Redman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Redman wants to get back to full guard.
Omni tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Omni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Redman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Redman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omni counters with a slapping leg kick.

Omni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Redman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Omni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Omni wants to stand and escape but instead Redman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Redman has gone for a leg lock! Omni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Redman's guard.

Omni gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Omni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omni cracks Redman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omni counters with a thumping low kick.

Omni forces Redman back against the cage and clinches.
Omni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Omni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Omni.
Redman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Omni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redman tries to pull guard but Omni holds him up against the cage and eventually Redman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman fails to pull guard.
Omni lands an elbow that stopped Redman in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omni misses with the head strike.
Omni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Redman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Omni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Redman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Omni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Redman prevents a body shot from Omni.
Omni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redman tries to pull guard but Omni won't allow it.

Omni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redman shoots and misses
and Omni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Redman with a poor takedown
and Omni counters with a leg kick.
Redman misses with a takedown
and Omni counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omni thumps Redman with a low kick.
Omni throws and low kick but Redman moves out of range easily.
Omni scores with a spinning back kick!
Omni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Redman checks a leg kick.

Redman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Omni manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Redman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Omni dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omni gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Omni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redman keeps the fight on the outside.
Redman shoots and misses
and Omni counters with a body kick.
Omni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omni looks to land a combination but Redman avoids it well.

Omni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Omni really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Redman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Omni moves into the clinch.

Omni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redman fails with the takedown
and Omni counters with a thumping low kick.
Redman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redman thinking.
Omni connects with a high kick.
Redman checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Redman with a poor takedown
enabling Omni to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Omni throws a nice head kick!
Redman has his takedown stuffed
and Omni counters with a low kick, right behind Redman 's knee.
Giuseppe Omni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omni misses with a series of wild punches.
Omni cracks the inside of Redman's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Omni counters with an inside leg kick.
Omni scoring well with a low kick there.

Omni moves into the clinch successfully.

Omni turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Omni manages to end up in side control.

Omni decides to stand up, so the ref orders Redman 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!
Omni connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Redman with a poor takedown
enabling Omni to counter with a crisp jab.
Omni lands with a right hand.
Omni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redman is out of range and Omni settles back down.
Omni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omni connects with a solid leg kick.
Redman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Omni misses with a leg kick.

Omni rushes Redman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redman pulls guard.

Omni 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.
Omni tries to stand but Redman is controlling from the bottom.
Omni won't allow Redman to sweep him here.
Omni wanted to stand there but Redman had control of the position.

Redman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omni is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Omni dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Redman'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!

Redman has his takedown stuffed
and Omni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omni counters with a slapping leg kick.

Omni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omni lands a left hand.
Omni lands a shoulder strike.
Redman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Redman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Redman takes an elbow to the temple.

Omni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omni.

Omni darts in and clinches Redman up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omni smiles and moves away.
Omni throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Omni tries a head kick but it misses.
Redman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Omni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Redman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Omni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Omni trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
Tommy Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Redman is looking for a triangle but Omni pushes his legs off easily.
Redman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omni trying to control the position from guard on top but Redman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Redman has his foot on Omni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omni works his way back into a safe position though.
Omni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omni tries to stand but Redman is controlling from the bottom.

Omni stands and steps away. Redman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Omni connects with a high kick.
Omni defending well as Redman loads up on a big left hand.
Redman with a poor takedown
and Omni counters with a series of strikes. Redman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Omni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Omni.
Omni misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omni makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Redman really felt that one!
Omni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redman tries to work over Omni's front leg with a kick but Omni checks it.

Omni has Redman up against the cage in a clinch.
Omni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Omni tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omni throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Redman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Omni as the two fighters clinch.
Redman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Omni controls the action.
Omni avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Omni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Omni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Omni 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Omni!
Giuseppe Omni is the new featherweight champion!

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