WCC Men of Steel 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pound Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ketchum
vs
Face

197 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Ketchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pound Face!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ketchum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ketchum lands in his opponent's guard.
Ketchum won't allow Face to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketchum pushing down on Face's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketchum stops Face from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ketchum passes the guard and advances to mount!
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ketchum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ketchum throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Face has his hands clasped together but Ketchum breaks the hold and Face is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ketchum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ash Ketchum!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between EZEKIEL CABBAB (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). EZEKIEL CABBAB has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

CABBAB
vs
Escobar

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Attliction
Kai Tunda Pro.....

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, EZEKIEL CABBAB!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CABBAB slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar throws a series of punches but CABBAB avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar misses with a hook. CABBAB ducked under it nicely.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
CABBAB misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
CABBAB misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but CABBAB moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
CABBAB moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
CABBAB bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CABBAB plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
CABBAB walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
CABBAB tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
CABBAB avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles CABBAB. CABBAB circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but CABBAB sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Escobar.
CABBAB is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.

That's two 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.
CABBAB is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
CABBAB scores with a head kick.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. CABBAB was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
CABBAB misses with a double jab.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but CABBAB sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by CABBAB, who protects the arm well.
Escobar working away.
Escobar tries to move to mount but CABBAB blocks the move with his legs.
CABBAB is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Escobar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, CABBAB rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Escobar's guard! Nice work there by CABBAB!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CABBAB doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... CABBAB has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! CABBAB reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! CABBAB taps out! nice BJJ there by Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juan Escobar!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Baltar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baltar comes into the arena with Even Flow blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baltar
vs
Benevides

178 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaius Baltar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Benevides!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevides keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baltar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benevides swivels and escapes.
No luck for Baltar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Baltar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Benevides rushes Baltar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baltar trying to land knees to the body.

Benevides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Benevides clinches up against the cage.
Benevides working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benevides lands a body punch.
Benevides lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baltar tries for a takedown but Benevides manages to get underhooks.
Benevides can't break the clinch.
Benevides lands a body punch.

Baltar successfully pulls guard.
Baltar wants to stand up but Benevides is controlling him.
Baltar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benevides's guard.
Baltar stops Benevides from standing up.

Benevides has his feet on Baltar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benevides just misses with a punch to the body.
Benevides throws a nice looking combination but Baltar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baltar shoots for a double leg takedown but Benevides sprawls well. He's pushed Baltar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benevides clinches up with Baltar and pushes him back against the cage.
Baltar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benevides.
Baltar is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Benevides.
Benevides lands a shoulder strike.
Benevides is trying to break the clinch but Baltar has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Benevides.
Benevides working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Benevides.
Baltar is working for takedown but Benevides is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benevides lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baltar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benevides.
Baltar goes for a takedown attempt but Benevides pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Benevides has closed the distance and engaged Baltar in a clinch.
Baltar missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Benevides.
Baltar tries for a takedown. No joy.

Benevides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baltar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benevides is fending him off so far but Baltar persists. Nope, Benevides circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baltar.
Baltar throws a head kick that misses.
Baltar shoots in but no luck this time.

Benevides clinches up with Baltar and pushes him back against the cage.
Benevides managing to block the knees to the body from Baltar.
Baltar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benevides.
Benevides wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benevides lands with a light punch inside.
Baltar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benevides just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benevides prevents a takedown attempt there.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Benevides creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baltar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benevides stalks Baltar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baltar's face. Baltar staggers backwards, shaken.
Baltar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benevides as he avoids it easily.
Baltar shoots in and drives through. Benevides sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Benevides.
Benevides throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baltar shoots in for a double leg but Benevides sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Benevides moves into the clinch.
Benevides has had enough of the clinch but Baltar keeps him there for the moment.

Baltar pulls guard effortlessly.

Benevides avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Baltar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Baltar working for a triangle but Benevides defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baltar is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Benevides rolls with it to try and escape but Baltar cranks on the arm and Benevides is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaius Baltar!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Blodell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zod comes to the cage accompanied by Kneel Before Zod. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zod
vs
Blodell

205 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, General Zod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Blodell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Blodell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blodell tries to stand but Zod is controlling his head.
Blodell wants to control but Zod is keeping him busy.
Blodell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blodell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zod wants to control but Blodell postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blodell working the body and head with strikes.
Zod is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blodell off and has taken his back!
Blodell wants to escape the position.
Zod is looking to control Blodell but Blodell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zod not allowing Blodell to control his hands.
Zod tries to keep control of the position but Blodell is staying busy.

Zod sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Blodell taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). General Zod!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Lietes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Casparone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casparone has chosen Smack my bitch up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alfredo Casparone has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lietes
vs
Casparone

170 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
173 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Lietes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfredo Casparone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casparone throws a series of punches but Lietes avoids them all with ease.
Lietes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casparone.

Casparone closes the distance and clinches.
Lietes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Casparone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lietes wants a takedown but no success here.

Casparone breaks the clinch.
Lietes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Casparone but Casparone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Lietes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casparone scores with a three punch combo!
Casparone tries to bum rush Lietes with a series of wild strikes but Lietes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casparone throws a right hand that Lietes ducks under and follows up with a left that Lietes also avoids with ease.
Lietes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casparone as he jumps to the side.
Lietes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Casparone as he avoids it easily.
Casparone throws a series of punches but Lietes avoids them all with ease.
Casparone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ronaldo Lietes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lietes scores a takedown into full mount!
Lietes wants to take Casparone's back but he can't do it this time.
Casparone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casparone looks gassed!

Lietes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Casparone has worked his arm free - good work by Casparone!

Lietes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Casparone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lietes prevents Casparone from escaping the position.
Lietes tries to move to full mount but Casparone actually manages to regain half guard.

Lietes seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Casparone has recovered full guard.
Casparone keeping full guard, as Lietes tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Casparone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Casparone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Casparone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Lietes with that takedown attempt.
Casparone tries to bum rush Lietes with a series of wild strikes but Lietes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lietes shoots for a takedown but Casparone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lietes shoots for a double leg takedown but Casparone sprawls well. He's pushed Lietes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lietes looks for a takedown but Casparone sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Casparone. No joy for Lietes on that attempt.

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

Lietes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Casparone manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Casparone misses.
Lietes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Casparone dances in with a quick combination. Lietes is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Casparone snaps Lietes's head back. Lietes stumbles backwards against the cage. Casparone steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Lietes's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Lietes just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alfredo Casparone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Henry Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Anao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Henry Irons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ze Anao's chin.

Henry Irons
vs
Anao

189 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Henry Irons!
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, Ze Anao!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Irons.
Anao tries to buck Irons off but Irons is having none of it.
Anao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anao strikes from the bottom but Irons passes into mount!
Anao is trying desperately to improve position.

Irons stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Anao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Irons moves into the clinch.
Irons using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Irons manages to break the clinch.
Irons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irons.
Anao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anao looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Irons both land. Nice combination.
Anao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a nice body kick.
John Henry Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Anao.

Irons moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Irons.

Anao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Anao is looking for a triangle here but Irons uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anao is looking to reverse the position.
Anao manages to get back to half guard.

Irons stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Anao to get to his feet.
Irons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Anao is rocked!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Irons.
Anao is still in real trouble! Can Irons finish him?

Irons stands up.
Irons lands a big head kick that sends Anao to the canvas! Irons follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Irons!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal El (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Mtagwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

El
vs
Mtagwa

195 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El is looking to clinch.
El uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mtagwa.
Mtagwa throws a right and a left that both miss.
El lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
El takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Kal El has been cut.
Mtagwa throws a series of punches but El moves out of range.
Mtagwa swings for the body but El moves out of range.
El closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mtagwa circles away.
El throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mtagwa's waist but Mtagwa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El off to one side.
Mtagwa throws a combination that misses
and El counters with a head kick.
Mtagwa scores with a crisp jab that stopped El in his tracks.

El is rocked!
Mtagwa throws a combination that misses
and El counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh El is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mtagwa dodges the punch combination from El.
Mtagwa fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks El square on the jaw! Damn, El is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Mtagwa!