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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes into the arena with Ridin Dirty blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Riley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley misses with a straight right.
Riley misses with a double jab.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riley takes a swing at Datu's ribcage but misses.
Riley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riley catches Datu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Datu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Datu.
Riley looks to land a body kick but Datu moved away.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Datu gets a takedown into half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Datu has control of the leg.
Datu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Datu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Datu is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Datu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Datu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
Datu is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley misses with a straight right.
Datu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riley throws a looping overhand right but Datu ducks down to avoid it.
Riley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Datu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riley throws and low kick but Datu moves out of range easily.
Datu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley throws a hook but Datu blocks it.
A jab from Riley does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu moves out of range of the leg kick from Riley.
Datu moves into the clinch successfully.
Datu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Datu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datu prevents Riley from breaking the clinch.
Riley tries to break the clinch but Datu is controlling the position.
Datu wants a takedown but no success here.
Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Datu slips a jab from Riley.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Datu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riley's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Datu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Datu is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking to sweep but instead, Datu has passed into half guard.
Datu is keen to just control but Riley is a slippery customer.
Riley won't allow Datu to pass to mount.
Riley wants to improve his position but Datu is controlling well.
Riley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riley trying to control but Datu postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riley misses with a looping right.
Datu tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datu slips under a jab.
That's four 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Datu.
It looks like Larry Riley has been cut.
Riley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley swinging wilding here.
Datu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Datu sits in half guard.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
Riley wants to improve his position but Datu is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley pushes Datu off but Datu dives into side control.
Datu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
Datu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Riley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Datu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Datu has Riley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riley prevents the takedown attempt.
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datu wants a takedown but no success here.
Datu scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Datu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riley tries to circle away but Datu has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries to circle away but Datu has him pinned against the cage.
Datu is working for takedown but Riley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley tries to break free but Datu pushes him back against the cage.
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Datu wants a takedown.
Riley is trying to drag Datu to the mat but Datu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datu looking for a takedown.
Riley tries for a takedown but Datu manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Datu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Riley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Datu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.
Riley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Datu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Datu jumps into guard, dragging Riley to the mat.
Riley wants to stand but Datu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riley throws a chopping leg kick but Datu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley moves out of range of the leg kick from Datu.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Datu slips the punch.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Datu is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Datu counters with a three punch combo that has Riley backing up. Riley nods at Datu to acknowledge the strikes.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by Datu.
Riley wants to slow Datu down by chopping away at his legs.
Datu moves away from the strike by Riley.
Riley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Datu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Riley was covering up waiting for the punch and Datu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Datu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riley controls Datu momentarily but Datu frees himself.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Datu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control the position.
Datu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Datu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riley is looking to stand up but Datu isn't so interested in that idea.
Riley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Datu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Datu pushes down on Riley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Datu thows a huge punch but Riley dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Datu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Riley is predictable there
and Datu counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jericho Datu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larry Riley's cut.
That's time! Datu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Datu blocks a jab.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riley throws a hook but Datu avoids it easily.
A jab from Riley finds it's way through Datu's defenses.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Datu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Datu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riley pulls his leg out and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Datu blocks the low kick.
Datu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riley is trying to defend but Datu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Datu trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to stand back up but Datu manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Datu stalls from top position.
Riley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Datu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Datu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Datu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Riley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Datu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Datu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu is working Riley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riley can't keep his opponent in guard - Datu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Riley pushes Datu off looking to stand but Datu dives back in and keeps control.
Datu is trying to control the action in half guard but Riley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Datu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Datu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Datu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riley gets full guard.
Datu prevents Riley from getting back to his feet.
Datu preventing the sweep.
Datu postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Datu feints and as Riley raises his hands in defense, Datu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riley wants to stand but Datu is controlling the position.
Datu stopping the sweep attempt from Riley.
Datu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Datu trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
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.
Datu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Datu is controlling him.
Datu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Datu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Datu scores a takedown into full mount!
Datu tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Datu has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Riley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Datu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riley misses with a combination
and Datu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Datu checks a low kick from Riley.
Riley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riley duly obliges.
Datu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riley misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Datu shoots in.
Datu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Riley is trying to control Datu's posture but Datu avoids it.
Riley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Datu's best efforts.
Datu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Datu eventually gives up the hold.
Riley pushes Datu off and gets back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Riley wants to get back to full guard.
Riley is trying to control but Datu passes into side control!
Riley wants to control but Datu postures up.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Datu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Datu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Datu working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Datu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Datu scores with punches from side control.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Datu working the ground and pound.
Datu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Datu ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Datu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riley sprawls well initially but Datu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
Riley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Datu jumps into side control!
Datu working away.
Datu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Datu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riley is not content to let Datu control the position.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Datu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley controls Datu momentarily but Datu frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Datu tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Datu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley trying to control the position.
Datu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Datu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Datu tries to clinch up.
Riley throws a chopping leg kick but Datu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datu.
Datu shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riley throws a leg kick
and Datu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riley won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley is pushing Datu's head away, looking to escape. Datu manages to hold on to the position though.
Datu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu had his way with Larry Riley in that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Riley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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 misses with a straight left.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Datu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Datu gets a takedown into half guard.
Datu wants to pass to mount but Riley is defending the position.
Datu stops Riley from getting back to his feet.
Datu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Datu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
Riley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Datu is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Datu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Datu clinches.
Datu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riley prevents it.
Datu fails to pull guard.
Riley looking to stall.
Riley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Larry Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riley tries to work over Datu's front leg with a kick but Datu checks it.
Datu is looking to slow Riley down with leg kicks.
Riley waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Datu.
A slow jab from Riley misses its intended target.
Riley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Datu counters with a single leg into guard. Riley didn't expect that.
Datu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Datu is trying to get an arm triangle but Riley is defending well.
Datu wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Riley tries to escape but Datu is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu controls the position.
Riley 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.
Datu is working Riley over with some ground and pound from side control.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Datu prevents Riley from escaping the position.
Datu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Datu wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Datu keeps moving and retains side control.
Riley wants to get back to his feet but Datu drags him back down.
That's four 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.
Datu trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
Datu controlling the position from side mount.
Datu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Riley for as long as he can get away with.
Datu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Datu blocks the strikes from Riley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Datu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datu, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Datu!
Jericho Datu retains his featherweight title!
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