PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conchito El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo comes to the cage accompanied by Bebot. Alexander has chosen Best Around By Joe Esposito as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

El Guapo
vs
Alexander

179 cm
31
246 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

193 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 14 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conchito El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Alexander!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

El Guapo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Guapo connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
El Guapo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with El Guapo in his half guard.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.

Alexander working for a triangle but El Guapo defends it easily.

Alexander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Guapo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!

Alexander has his foot on El Guapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Guapo works his way back into a safe position though.
El Guapo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Alexander has his foot on El Guapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Guapo works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo chips away with some ground and pound.
El Guapo chips away with some ground and pound.

It looks like Sean Alexander has been cut.
El Guapo looking to pass the guard.
Alexander has momentary wrist control but El Guapo slips an elbow through the middle.
El Guapo lands a couple of digs.

Alexander is rocked!

That has opened up Sean Alexander's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Guapo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Alexander covers up, he's hurt! El Guapo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from El Guapo and the ref steps in to end the fight! El Guapo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conchito El Guapo!
Post fight, Conchito El Guapo took to the microphone: 'That fight is for all the fans out there who's always been there,to my coaches and training partners, to my wife and my daughter. I love you babe. Thank you UP there! who gives me strength. All things are possible men.'.