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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
171 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
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180 cm
24
171 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman has closed the distance and engaged Lange in a clinch.
Guzman is working for takedown but Lange is calmly controlling the position for now.
Guzman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lange has had enough of the clinch but Guzman keeps him there for the moment.
Guzman lands a damaging elbow.
Guzman blocks a body shot from Lange.
Lange wants to stall.
Guzman breaks from the clinch.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Lange cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzman shoots in and bounces Lange off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lange is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Guzman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange trying to keep a closed guard but Guzman is proving a slippery customer.
Lange looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're going to have a standup here because Ted Lange wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Guzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lange defends it nicely.
Ted Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Guzman.
Guzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lange to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lange tries to avoid it but Guzman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lange to the ground. Lange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guzman wants to slow Lange down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lange darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lange jabs Guzman right on the nose. Guzman blinks but takes it well.
Guzman has managed to clinch.
Lange stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guzman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lange working hard to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange tries to break the clinch but Guzman is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange looking to stall.
Lange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lange creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guzman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guzman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lange is fending him off so far but Guzman persists. Nope, Lange circles away and we're back to standing.
Ted Lange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guzman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lange, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lange scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lange.
Guzman manages to break the clinch.
Lange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guzman throws a hook but Lange avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange scores with a nice strike.
Guzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lange sprawls well. He's pushed Guzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guzman fails with the takedown.
Guzman looks winded!
Guzman takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange lands with a hook. Guzman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Guzman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guzman wants to clinch up but Lange keeps it at a distance.
Guzman cracks the inside of Lange's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Lange dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guzman misses with a kick to the body.
Lange gets tackled into the cage by Guzman. Guzman maintains the clinch.
Lange dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Guzman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guzman is stalling here.
Guzman blocks an uppercut.
Guzman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Lange as Guzman shoots in.
Lange lands a head shot.
Guzman is looking to clinch but Lange is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lange as he avoids it easily.
Lange lands with a straight right. Guzman didn't see that one coming.
Guzman tries to clinch but Lange moves out of range.
Mitchell Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Guzman with that takedown attempt.
Ted Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Guzman.
Guzman darts in and clinches Lange up against the cage.
Lange struggles to land a body shot inside as Guzman controls his hands.
Lange works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lange.
Lange wants to get back to striking at distance but Guzman won't allow it.
Guzman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lange.
Lange leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guzman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guzman jumps guard.
Guzman is looking to stand up but Lange isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lange stacks Guzman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lange!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lange looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guzman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange is looking to take a break and control but Guzman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guzman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Guzman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lange wants to control but Guzman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman is keen to just control but Lange is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Lange manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Guzman or perhaps it was just good defense by Lange which made him look bad.
Guzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lange counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Lange does it's job there.
Lange stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lange throws out a powerful jab.
Lange connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ted Lange will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lange sprawls well. He's pushed Guzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot by Lange.
Lange lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guzman dives in and grabs Lange's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lange pushes down on Guzman's head and hops out.
Lange is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guzman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Guzman throws a series of punches but Lange moves out of range.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lange cracks Guzman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guzman is rocked!
Guzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Lange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lange.
Guzman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lange finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Lange.
Guzman takes one on the button.
Guzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lange defends it nicely.
Ted Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Guzman.
Guzman has his takedown stuffed
and Lange counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guzman thinking.
Lange keeps the fight on the outside.
Guzman seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice takedown defense from Lange. No joy for Guzman on that attempt.
Lange works the jab nicely.
Lange jabs Guzman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange dips to his left and cracks Guzman with an uppercut!
Guzman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lange fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guzman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lange fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lange paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guzman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lange jabs at Guzman's body.
Lange fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guzman on the side of the head.
Guzman tries to clinch up.
Lange moves out of range of the body kick.
Lange lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lange.
Lange stalks Guzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guzman's face. Guzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Lange defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guzman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman with a poor takedown
and Lange counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lange fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Guzman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Guzman looks to clinch but Lange throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Guzman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ted Lange!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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