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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zane Pacheco (ranked 3935 p4p, 4552 weight class) and Emiliano Steele (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent wrestler
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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 New York, Zane Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Steele!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pacheco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacheco connects with a jab.
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Pacheco's guard.
Steele wants to get up but he can't break Pacheco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Steele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacheco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steele has managed to get both his arms back between Pacheco's legs - danger averted.
Steele stays in close to Pacheco's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
Steele lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele 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.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard.
Steele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Steele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pacheco has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele lands a couple of digs.
Pacheco is rocked!
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pacheco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pacheco is breathing heavily.
Steele trying to control the pace.
Steele is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Pacheco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking for a kimura but Pacheco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steele to get the leverage.
Steele is controlling the pace.
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Pacheco defends the submission attempt.
Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
Pacheco seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacheco sees it coming and defends easily.
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacheco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Steele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pacheco misses with a two punch combination.
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steele controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pacheco's guard.
Steele drops an elbow to the side of Pacheco's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steele maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pacheco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Steele has cracked it and Pacheco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emiliano Steele!
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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
RATING
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