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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Rosales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brando McFacemasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Rosales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brando McFacemasher!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFacemasher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rosales on his heels. He'll look to pass Rosales's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McFacemasher throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McFacemasher pushing down on Rosales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McFacemasher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFacemasher lands strikes from half guard.
McFacemasher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosales's head.
McFacemasher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rosales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rosales.
McFacemasher looks winded!
McFacemasher throwing strikes from guard but Rosales blocks nicely.
Rosales trying to control the position.
McFacemasher throwing strikes from guard but Rosales blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosales keeping full guard, as McFacemasher tries to pass.
McFacemasher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFacemasher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFacemasher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosales wants to sweep here but McFacemasher controlling him for the moment.
Rosales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFacemasher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFacemasher looking to sit in guard and control but Rosales gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rosales throws a big elbow that misses.
McFacemasher looking for a sweep. Not yet McFacemasher, not yet.
Rosales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rosales postures up and lands a big shot to McFacemasher's brow.
McFacemasher 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFacemasher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosales with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFacemasher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rosales puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rosales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McFacemasher is looking to escape.
McFacemasher trying to control but Rosales postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosales missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McFacemasher defending well though.
Rosales wants to stand up but McFacemasher is controlling the position.
McFacemasher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rosales scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosales lands a nice short elbow.
Rosales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rosales wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFacemasher wants to improve his position but Rosales is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brando McFacemasher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory Rosales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rosales misses the shot to the body.
Rosales gets caught flat footed, as McFacemasher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McFacemasher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rosales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFacemasher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFacemasher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosales wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFacemasher throws a strike but Rosales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rosales has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McFacemasher is breathing heavily.
Rosales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rosales scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rosales content to stall in guard here.
Rosales stops McFacemasher from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosales is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gregory Rosales.
McFacemasher dives in and scores a takedown into Rosales's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McFacemasher manages to get himself to full guard.
McFacemasher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosales.
McFacemasher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gregory Rosales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rosales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosales tries to stand but McFacemasher is controlling from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rosales's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rosales throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rosales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosales postures up in McFacemasher's guard and throws a big left but McFacemasher blocks it.
Rosales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosales postures up in McFacemasher's guard and throws a big left but McFacemasher blocks it.
McFacemasher is looking to stand up but Rosales 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.
Rosales is looking to stand up but McFacemasher won't let him.
Rosales scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McFacemasher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rosales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Rosales's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rosales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFacemasher circles away quickly and effectively.
Rosales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McFacemasher swivels and escapes.
McFacemasher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McFacemasher stalling away here and it's allowed Rosales to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rosales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFacemasher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFacemasher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFacemasher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFacemasher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFacemasher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rosales tries to stand but can't do so whilst McFacemasher controls his leg.
Rosales missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFacemasher is trying to get back to full guard.
Rosales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosales lands a nice short elbow.
Rosales controlling the pace.
McFacemasher is looking to improve his position.
McFacemasher trying to hold on to Rosales's head to control him but Rosales postures up.
McFacemasher is staying active underneath Rosales, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rosales lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rosales is keen to just control but McFacemasher is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosales controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gregory Rosales just wasn't active enough.
Rosales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rosales cracks McFacemasher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFacemasher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rosales.
Rosales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rosales misses with a hook.
McFacemasher dives in and scores a takedown into Rosales's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFacemasher looking to pass the guard.
Rosales wants to stand and escape but McFacemasher is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregory Rosales.
Well Rosales 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rosales!
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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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