LExC-2- Tri-Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Satriani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Phine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Satriani
vs
Phine

170 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Satriani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Phine!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Phine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Satriani is looking to improve his position.
Satriani is pressing down on Phine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Satriani keeping full guard, as Phine tries to pass.
Phine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Satriani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phine works over Satriani with some ground and pound from guard.
Phine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Satriani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phine trying to control but Satriani is working from the bottom.
Satriani wants to sweep here but Phine controlling him for the moment.
Phine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Satriani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phine manages to get himself to full guard.
Phine is looking to stand up but Satriani isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phine keeping full guard, as Satriani tries to pass.
Phine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phine is looking to stand up but Satriani isn't so interested in that idea.
Satriani stopping the sweep attempt from Phine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Satriani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phine is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Satriani stands and steps away. Phine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Satriani doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Phine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Satriani won't be happy with that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phine is putting a hurting on Satriani here, landing some big shots from side control.
Satriani is looking for a sweep.
Phine is trying to ground and pound but Satriani uses the momentary lack of control by Phine to regain half guard.
Phine working over Satriani with some ground and pound. Satriani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satriani is pressing down on Phine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Satriani is on top in guard.
Satriani looking to pass the guard.
Phine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Satriani is controlling him.
Phine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Satriani wants to control from the top but Phine keeps moving.
Satriani pushes down on Phine's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phine wants to get back to full guard.
Satriani trying to mount his opponent but Phine defends it.

Satriani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phine defends it well.
Satriani trying to control the action but Phine is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Phine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Phine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Satriani gets full guard.
Phine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Phine throwing strikes but missing.
Phine lands a couple of elbows.

Satriani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Satriani is trying to control the position but Phine postures up.
Phine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phine throws a strike but Satriani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Satriani trying to control the position from guard on top but Phine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phine controls Satriani momentarily but Satriani frees himself.
Phine is looking to stand up but Satriani isn't so interested in that idea.
Satriani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Satriani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phine is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satriani wants to control from the top but Phine keeps moving.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Phine moves into the clinch.
Phine can't get the takedown.
Satriani working hard to break the clinch.

Phine has Satriani pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Phine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Satriani tumbling to the mat - Phine dives into Satriani's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Satriani is on top in guard.
Satriani tries to free his leg and advance position but Phine is retaining full guard.
Phine has a closed guard, preventing Satriani from standing up.
Satriani tries to free his leg and advance position but Phine is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Satriani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phine has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satriani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phine.
Phine landing some decent shots from guard.
Phine is looking to work some ground and pound but Satriani has wrist control.
Satriani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Phine is posturing up here but Satriani has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Phine tries to roll out but it's too tight and Phine has to tap! Slick submission there by Satriani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Satriani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shoan Venom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuma Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotaro has chosen Bang Bang as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Venom
vs
Kotaro

171 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 Rio de Janeiro, Shoan Venom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fuma Kotaro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Venom is defended easily by Kotaro.
Nice sprawl there from Kotaro as Venom shoots in.

Venom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Venom working away.

Venom tries for a kimura but Kotaro is defending well.
Kotaro is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotaro wants to control but Venom postures up.
Kotaro throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kotaro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kotaro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kotaro keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Venom tries to clinch there but Kotaro circles away.

Kotaro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kotaro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom is trying to stand up.
Kotaro mounts Venom! Really nice guard pass there!
Kotaro controlling his opponent.

Kotaro is working for a guillotine from mount but Venom frees his head quite easily.
Kotaro controlling his opponent.

Kotaro wants to finish this one by submission but Venom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kotaro.
Venom is desperately trying to improve his position but Kotaro has a good base and remains in mount.
Kotaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venom is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venom tries to hold on but Kotaro pushes him away.

Kotaro wants to finish this one by submission but Venom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kotaro.
Venom is desperately trying to improve his position but Kotaro has a good base and remains in mount.
Kotaro controlling from mount.
Kotaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Kotaro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Venom turns into him and now he's in Kotaro's guard.
Kotaro looks gassed!
Kotaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Venom!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kotaro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Venom is now in Kotaro's guard. A big mistake from Kotaro there, giving up the dominant position!
Venom trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venom passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Venom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kotaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kotaro manages to get back to half guard.

Kotaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Venom is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kotaro has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kotaro actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kotaro trying to hold on to Venom's head to control him but Venom postures up.
Kotaro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kotaro controls Venom momentarily but Venom frees himself.
Kotaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venom manages to get himself to full guard.
Kotaro preventing the sweep.
Kotaro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fuma Kotaro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kotaro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kotaro sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kotaro is working for a kimura but Venom is defending it quite comfortably.

Kotaro is working for a kimura but Venom is defending it quite comfortably.
Venom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kotaro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kotaro is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Venom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kotaro won't allow Venom to sweep him here.
Kotaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Venom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kotaro trying to pass the guard but Venom defending well.
Kotaro works his way into side control.
Kotaro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Kotaro has an Americana. Venom didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kotaro is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kotaro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fuma Kotaro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurelio Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Luis Castillo
vs
Miguel

173 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

158 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aurelio Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castillo misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Miguel or perhaps it was just good defense by Castillo which made him look bad.
Miguel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castillo circles away.
Castillo throws out a loose jab but Miguel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo throws a right hand that Miguel ducks under and follows up with a left that Miguel also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miguel is defended easily by Castillo.
Jose Luis Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurelio Miguel.
Castillo scores with a head kick.
Miguel looks to throw the jab but Castillo is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Castillo misses the target.
Miguel misses the jab.
Castillo moves out of range as Miguel strikes.
Castillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castillo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Miguel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Miguel looks to clinch but Castillo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Miguel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jose Luis Castillo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gonzolaz Martz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johk Kilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Speedy Gonzales. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Martz
vs
Kilo

150 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzolaz Martz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johk Kilo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kilo's guard.

Martz stands up and waves to Kilo to follow him.
Kilo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martz really is a fat lump.
Martz shoots in for a takedown but Kilo shows good takedown defense.
Martz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilo.
Martz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilo as he avoids it easily.
Kilo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kilo tries to close the distance and clinch but Martz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilo tries to avoid it but Martz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilo to the ground. Kilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzolaz Martz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilo moves in looking to clinch but Martz pushes him off.
Martz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilo can pounce on him.
Kilo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martz.
Kilo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Martz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilo tries to avoid it but Martz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilo to the ground. Kilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martz is breathing heavily.
Kilo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Kilo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kilo with a jab.
Martz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilo lands with a straight right. Martz didn't see that one coming.
Kilo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johk Kilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kilo. No joy for Martz on that attempt.
Kilo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kilo scores with a three punch combo!

Martz is rocked!
Kilo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kilo feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Martz crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johk Kilo!
Johk Kilo is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Tratatori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tratatori
vs
Hardy

170 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Tratatori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tratatori swivels and escapes.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hardy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hardy works his way into side control.
Hardy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tratatori works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hardy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tratatori tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tratatori works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tratatori controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tratatori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Tratatori's legs - danger averted.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tratatori is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tratatori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tratatori tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tratatori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Enzo Tratatori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hardy.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hardy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tratatori manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Tratatori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tratatori is on top in guard.

Hardy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tratatori as he avoids it easily.

Tratatori bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy tries to bench press Tratatori off him but Tratatori keeps the position.

Tratatori has an Americana. Hardy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tratatori is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tratatori hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo Tratatori!
Enzo Tratatori retains his lightweight title!