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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pai Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nathaniel tinajero (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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173 cm
18
140 lbs
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170 cm
25
140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pai Dad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, nathaniel tinajero! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! tinajero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. tinajero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dad keeping full guard, as tinajero tries to pass. Dad wants to stand up but tinajero is controlling him. tinajero controls the pace of the fight for a moment. tinajero advances to half guard. Dad is looking to improve his position.
tinajero controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. tinajero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. tinajero performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Dad is looking to control tinajero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dad avoid being mounted? tinajero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Dad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. tinajero is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. tinajero prevents Dad from improving his position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with tinajero in particular looking to stall. Dad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for tinajero on the ground.
Despite being in the dominant position, nathaniel tinajero just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. tinajero shoots in for a takedown but Dad shows good takedown defense. tinajero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
tinajero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. tinajero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dad tries to clinch but fails miserably and tinajero counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dad wants to control but tinajero is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, tinajero seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dad wants to get back to his feet. Dad looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dad is trying to get back to full guard. tinajero works his foot free and advances to mount. tinajero stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Dad misses with a takedown attempt and tinajero counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Dad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. tinajero just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
nathaniel tinajero dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
tinajero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dad is fending him off so far but tinajero persists. Nope, Dad circles away and we're back to standing. Dad scores with a three punch combo!
tinajero misses with a series of wild punches.
Dad fails with the takedown and tinajero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by tinajero. Dad is looking to stand up but tinajero isn't so interested in that idea. Dad looking to control.
Dad is working an open guard so tinajero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. tinajero misses with a kick to the body.
Dad has his takedown stuffed and tinajero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. No luck for Dad with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pai Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him. tinajero is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. tinajero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dad is trying to defend but tinajero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dad is trying to get back to full guard. Well, if tinajero 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. tinajero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. tinajero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dad is just riding it out for now. tinajero eventually gives up the hold. Dad wants to control but tinajero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dad tries to land a front kick but tinajero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Dad looks like he's thinking about clinching though. tinajero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pai Dad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dad looks to clinch and tinajero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dad's knee momentarily. Dad tries to close the distance and clinch up but tinajero swats him away and circles back towards the center. tinajero shoots in looking for a takedown. Dad tries to sprawl out of it but tinajero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dad tries to clinch but tinajero moves out of range. Dad clinches but tinajero breaks the clinch and tinajero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by tinajero. Dad throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
tinajero cracks Dad with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. tinajero is aware though and is defending well. Dad is trying to keep tinajero in close.
Dad looking for a guillotine here but tinajero defends easily.
Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. tinajero manages to get himself to full guard.
tinajero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
nathaniel tinajero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. tinajero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dad but Dad pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dad fails with a takedown attempt. Dad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but tinajero avoids it really well and circles away. Dad looks for a takedown but tinajero sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pai Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from tinajero. Dad shoots for a double leg takedown but tinajero sprawls well. He's pushed Dad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. tinajero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. tinajero instigates a clinch. tinajero tries to score a body lock takedown but Dad shows good agility there to stay on his feet. tinajero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dad is defending well for now. Dad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. tinajero is working for takedown but Dad is calmly controlling the position for now. tinajero gets underhooks to prevent Dad's takedown attempt.
Dad stops a takedown attempt from tinajero.
tinajero stops a takedown attempt from Dad.
tinajero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dad is keeping busy. Dad is working for takedown but tinajero is calmly controlling the position for now. Dad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. tinajero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but tinajero has him pressed against the cage. Dad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dad wants to get back to striking at distance but tinajero won't allow it.
tinajero pulls guard effortlessly. Dad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. tinajero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but tinajero is retaining full guard. tinajero pulls Dad in close to prevent any damage. Dad looking to pass the guard. tinajero keeping moving, preventing Dad from controlling successfully. tinajero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
tinajero is trying to work for a kimura but Dad is defending well.
Dad tries to kick tinajero off but tinajero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. tinajero is thwarting Dad's attempts to control the position. Dad won't allow tinajero to pass to mount.
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. Dad actively working from the bottom here. Dad tries to roll over but tinajero keeps him under control. Dad is trying to stand back up but tinajero is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Dad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as tinajero sprawls well. tinajero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dad gets slowly back to his feet. tinajero circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dad tries to clinch but tinajero is having none of it. Pai Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! nathaniel tinajero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. tinajero misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to nathaniel tinajero. I've got tinajero 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... nathaniel tinajero!
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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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