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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Fisher (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.
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159 cm
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134 lbs
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225 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Gonzales ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Fisher! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Fisher is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily. Gonzales is trying to work for a kimura but Fisher is defending well.
Fisher actively working from the bottom here. Gonzales seems to be working for a kimura but Fisher defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fisher looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gonzales trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom. The fighters are battling for position here. Fisher manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fisher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales looking to pass the guard. Gonzales preventing the sweep. Fisher is trying to hold Gonzales in close to prevent damage but Gonzales has managed to pass into half guard.
Fisher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gonzales is breathing heavily. Fisher gets back to full guard.
Gonzales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Fisher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fisher striking off his back, scoring a few points. Fisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher. Gonzales stops Fisher from standing up. Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Gonzales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fisher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gonzales has Fisher in his guard. Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully. Fisher chips away with some ground and pound. Fisher trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom. Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gonzales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisher trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom. Gonzales on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzales tries to get out of the position. Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fisher scores with a takedown into Gonzales 's guard. Fisher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Fisher dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gonzales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fisher's guard. Fisher 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. Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Fisher with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Gonzales can't handle though.
Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fisher trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom. Fisher is looking for a triangle but Gonzales pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzales controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gonzales is looking to improve his position but Fisher isn't that keen on the idea. Fisher looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Fisher wants to finish this one by submission but Gonzales is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fisher is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Fisher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fisher wants to take a breather but Gonzales is having none of it. Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gonzales is defending against the submission attempts here by Fisher.
Gonzales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fisher prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzales to the ground. Gonzales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gonzales with a lazy takedown attempt so Fisher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fisher lands a couple of digs. Gonzales has his foot on Fisher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fisher works his way back into a safe position though. Gonzales is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Fisher passes Gonzales 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fisher is keen to just control but Gonzales is a slippery customer. Fisher decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Fisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Pedro Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Fisher. Gonzales doesn't succeed with the takedown and Fisher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gonzales ! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gonzales tries to lock up and control but Fisher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fisher controlling from the full mount. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fisher trying to control but Gonzales is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fisher shoots for a takedown but Gonzales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gonzales with a lazy takedown attempt and Fisher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzales 's guard now. Fisher controls from within his opponent's guard. Fisher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Fisher wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gonzales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Fisher counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzales didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fisher lands a couple of elbows. Fisher drops back looking for a leg! Gonzales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzales manages to kick Fisher off! Fisher jumps back into Gonzales 's guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss. Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fisher is in close to Gonzales 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fisher trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom. Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Fisher fails to land the takedown. Pedro Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gonzales with a lazy takedown attempt and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzales fights it but they end up in guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully. Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck. Fisher wanted to stand there but Gonzales had control of the position. Fisher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzales dives on top into guard. Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fisher 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. Luke Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far. Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fisher keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully. Fisher trying to control the position.
Fisher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gonzales preventing the sweep. Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four 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. Gonzales controlling from the top position. Fisher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gonzales ! Gonzales working to try and regain half guard.
Pedro Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fisher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fisher looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Gonzales defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fisher. Gonzales defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fisher.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Fisher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Fisher!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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