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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahtic comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping My Day Away. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
15 - 19 - 0 |
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171 cm
34
144 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Pinaglabanan misses.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Pinaglabanan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Nahtic misses.
Nahtic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinaglabanan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nahtic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinaglabanan lands in his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position.
Nahtic seems keen to control Pinaglabanan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan postures up in Nahtic's guard and throws a big left but Nahtic blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinaglabanan stands up over Nahtic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nahtic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinaglabanan postures up in Nahtic's guard and throws a big left but Nahtic blocks it.
Pinaglabanan with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nahtic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nahtic clobbers Pinaglabanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nahtic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinaglabanan connects with a single shot there.
Pinaglabanan lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Nahtic staying out of range there.
Pinaglabanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nahtic lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinaglabanan off the cage and back into range.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lou Nahtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Nahtic tries to clinch up but Pinaglabanan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nahtic throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Nahtic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan loads up on a big right hand but Nahtic slips the punch.
Nahtic is looking to clinch.
Pinaglabanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nahtic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinaglabanan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nahtic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nahtic is trying to improve his position.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Nahtic is looking for a sweep.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nahtic some visible discomfort.
Nahtic is looking for a sweep.
Pinaglabanan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nahtic is avoiding damage well.
Nahtic tries to buck Pinaglabanan off but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound from side control.
Nahtic struggling a bit here.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan 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.
Pinaglabanan moves away from the strike by Nahtic.
Nahtic jabs Pinaglabanan right on the nose. Pinaglabanan blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Nahtic's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pinaglabanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinaglabanan.
Donk. Pinaglabanan catches Nahtic right on the button with a cross.
Nahtic drives through and clinches with Pinaglabanan against the cage.
A short left from Nahtic.
Nahtic breaks from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan cracks Nahtic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nahtic lands the left hand.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinaglabanan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Pinaglabanan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Pinaglabanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic tries to buck Pinaglabanan off but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Nahtic sneaks back into half guard.
Pinaglabanan throws a strike but Nahtic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Pinaglabanan won't allow Nahtic to sweep him here.
Pinaglabanan is looking to work some ground and pound but Nahtic has wrist control.
Nahtic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nahtic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinaglabanan back to the cage. Nahtic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nahtic throws a shot from downtown. Pinaglabanan moves away and avoids it.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pinaglabanan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Nahtic is working away.
Pinaglabanan cracks Nahtic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nahtic wants to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Pinaglabanan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nahtic is trying to control Pinaglabanan's posture but Pinaglabanan avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinaglabanan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nahtic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
John Pinaglabanan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pinaglabanan cracks Nahtic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan 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!
Nahtic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinaglabanan. That snapped Nahtic's head back.
Pinaglabanan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nahtic sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinaglabanan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nahtic's guard.
Nahtic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pinaglabanan dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but Nahtic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pinaglabanan struggling a bit here.
Pinaglabanan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nahtic off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahtic is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan lands shots from the back.
Pinaglabanan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan throwing sloppy strikes.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nahtic!
Pinaglabanan is punishing Nahtic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Nahtic is rocked!
Pinaglabanan controlling the position well here. Nahtic rolled but Pinaglabanan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Oh Nahtic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nahtic seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan missing with strikes from the back.
Nahtic is covering up but some of the strikes from Pinaglabanan are getting through and doing damage.
Pinaglabanan controlling from the back.
Pinaglabanan controlling well, preventing Nahtic from escaping the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pinaglabanan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nahtic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan is landing big shots and Nahtic is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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