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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul comes to the cage accompanied by DMX. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Paul! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Casillas! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paul scores with a nice strike. Paul thows a body shot but no joy. Paul looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Paul shoots in and bounces Casillas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Paul postures up.
Paul stops Casillas from standing up. Casillas keeping busy on the bottom but Paul has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paul is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Casillas manages to get to full guard.
Paul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casillas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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. Casillas pulls Paul in close to prevent any damage. Paul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casillas swivels though and keeps the full guard. Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Casillas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Casillas wants to improve his position but instead Paul has moved into half guard.
Casillas trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Paul manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Casillas is trying to stand but he's just given Paul his back. Paul tightening his grip on Casillas, looking for the choke. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Casillas tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Paul dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Casillas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Casillas checks the leg kick. Casillas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paul is fending him off so far but Casillas persists. Nope, Paul circles away and we're back to standing. Paul tries to land a leg kick but Casillas saw it coming and moves away.
Casillas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sloppy strikes there by Casillas. Paul manages to get back to half guard. Casillas thows a huge punch but Paul dodges it nicely.
Paul works his way to full guard. Good work. Paul is looking for a triangle here but Casillas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paul wants to get back to his feet. Casillas trying to control the position but Paul is working away. Paul can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paul has control of an arm but Casillas manages to advance to Casillas's back! Casillas is trying to control but Paul is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Paul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Casillas wants to stand up but Paul is controlling him. Paul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Casillas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paul has Casillas in his guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Casillas advances to half guard.
That's four 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. Paul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Paul tries to get to full guard but Casillas has control of the leg. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Casillas tries to stand and escape but Paul is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Casillas is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Casillas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paul looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Paul trying to control but Casillas is working from the bottom. Casillas trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Casillas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Paul uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Casillas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Casillas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Paul is looking to escape. Casillas is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Paul is defending against the submission attempts here by Casillas.
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. Casillas is looking for submissions but instead, Paul has regained full guard.
Paul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Casillas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Casillas trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Casillas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Paul looking for a guillotine here but Casillas defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Paul keeping busy on the bottom but Casillas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Casillas works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Paul showed his dominance in that final round. Well Paul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Paul!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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