PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nacho Warmachine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Zamponi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Warmachine
vs
Zamponi

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Las Vegas, Nacho Warmachine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Zamponi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmachine wants to clinch up but Zamponi keeps it at a distance.

Warmachine moves into the clinch.

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

Zamponi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Warmachine is looking to improve his position.
Zamponi working the head and body with strikes.
Zamponi wants to stand up but Warmachine is controlling the position.
Zamponi is keen to just control but Warmachine is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zamponi decides to return to a standing position.

Warmachine drives through and clinches with Zamponi against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zamponi has eaten all the pies!

Zamponi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Warmachine trying to control but Zamponi is working from the bottom.

Warmachine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zamponi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Warmachine advances position into side control!
Warmachine trying to control the action but Zamponi is working from the bottom.

Warmachine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zamponi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warmachine but great work by Zamponi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmachine wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warmachine can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Zamponi working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmachine is not content to let Zamponi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warmachine tries to buck Zamponi off but Zamponi is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zamponi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warmachine tries for a takedown but Zamponi circles away easily

and Zamponi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zamponi is pressed up against the cage. Warmachine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zamponi down to the mat. Zamponi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warmachine is breathing heavily.
Warmachine with a poor takedown

and Zamponi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warmachine's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho Warmachine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamponi is stalling in the full guard.
Warmachine looking to control but Zamponi passes into half guard.
Zamponi slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Zamponi 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.

Zamponi tries to clinch but Warmachine is having none of it.
Warmachine with a poor takedown
and Zamponi counters with an inside leg kick.

Zamponi gets a clinch.
Zamponi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warmachine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Warmachine tries to pull guard but Zamponi won't allow it.
Zamponi is trying to maintain a safe position but Warmachine gets an underhook and turns Zamponi into the cage.

Zamponi has picked Warmachine up - he's going for a ride! Zamponi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zamponi wants to control but Warmachine is keeping him busy.

Zamponi trying to work for an americana but Warmachine has managed to regain full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zamponi stands and steps away. Warmachine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warmachine rushes Zamponi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Warmachine is trying to trip Zamponi. He has hold of a leg but Zamponi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Warmachine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Warmachine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warmachine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Warmachine gets to his feet. Zamponi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Warmachine misses with a takedown attempt

and Zamponi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho Warmachine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zamponi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Warmachine.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamponi taking a breather here.
Warmachine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warmachine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zamponi pulls his head out easily.
Warmachine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zamponi is pressing down on Warmachine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warmachine is holding on for now.
Zamponi works his foot free and advances to mount.

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.
Warmachine tries to lock up and control but Zamponi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warmachine tries to buck Zamponi off but he can't manage it.
Warmachine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zamponi.
Warmachine can't escape the position.
Zamponi controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Zamponi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Warmachine shoots and misses

and Zamponi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zamponi.

Warmachine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warmachine has his takedown stuffed

and Zamponi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zamponi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zamponi trying to control but Warmachine is working from the bottom.
Zamponi slips nicely into half guard.
Zamponi is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamponi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warmachine misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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.
Zamponi is trying to control the action in half guard but Warmachine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zamponi prevents Warmachine from improving his position.
Zamponi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zamponi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zamponi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Zamponi gets caught flat footed, as Warmachine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zamponi trying to control the position.
Zamponi keeping moving, preventing Warmachine from controlling successfully.

Warmachine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Warmachine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warmachine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zamponi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Warmachine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warmachine wants to stand and escape but Zamponi is having none of it.
Warmachine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zamponi trying to control but Warmachine is working from the bottom.
Nacho Warmachine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Zamponi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warmachine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Zamponi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zamponi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Zamponi!