PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Major Mcconnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Cempron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcconnell
vs
Cempron

191 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Mcconnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Cempron!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cempron shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcconnell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cempron throws a big right hand that misses.
Cempron looking to sit in guard and control but Mcconnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cempron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cempron pulls Mcconnell in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcconnell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cempron looking for a sweep. Not yet Cempron, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cempron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcconnell is controlling him.
Mcconnell wants to get up but he can't break Cempron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cempron has Mcconnell pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Angelo Cempron was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Cempron fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcconnell to the ground. Cempron is now in Mcconnell's guard.
Cempron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcconnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcconnell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cempron is controlling him.
Cempron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cempron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cempron chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cempron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcconnell keeping moving, preventing Cempron from controlling successfully.
Cempron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cempron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cempron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cempron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cempron content to stall in guard here.
Cempron is looking to advance position but Mcconnell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cempron gets back to half guard.
Cempron tries to kick Mcconnell off but Mcconnell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mcconnell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cempron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcconnell.
Cempron is trying to stand.
Cempron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cempron wants to get back to his feet.
Cempron is trying to get back to full guard.
Cempron trying to hold on to Mcconnell's head to control him but Mcconnell postures up.
Cempron tries to get to full guard but Mcconnell has control of the leg.
Cempron regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cempron is pulling down on Mcconnell's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcconnell, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Cempron 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.

Mcconnell gets caught flat footed, as Cempron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cempron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cempron throwing strikes from guard but Mcconnell blocks nicely.
Cempron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcconnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cempron trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcconnell keeping full guard, as Cempron tries to pass.
Cempron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cempron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcconnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cempron works over Mcconnell with some ground and pound from guard.
Cempron postures up and lands a big shot to Mcconnell's brow.
Cempron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angelo Cempron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cempron looking to pass the guard.
Cempron looking to sit in guard and control but Mcconnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cempron controls Mcconnell momentarily but Mcconnell frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cempron wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcconnell cracks Cempron with a solid left hand.
Cempron looking to control.
Cempron wants to stand and escape but Mcconnell is having none of it.

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

Mcconnell gets to his feet. Cempron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Cempron feints and as Mcconnell raises his hands in defense, Cempron changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mcconnell is looking for a triangle but Cempron pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cempron postures up.
Cempron landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cempron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cempron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cempron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cempron wants to pass the guard but Mcconnell is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcconnell keeping moving, preventing Cempron from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cempron throws a strike but Mcconnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Cempron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mcconnell gets caught napping as Cempron dives in and scores a takedown. Mcconnell manages to retain guard.

Mcconnell is rocked!
Cempron loads up on a big left hand. Mcconnell felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cempron looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mcconnell can't hide his disappointment, as Cempron celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Cempron!