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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan LeChance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan LeChance will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan LeChance!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeChance.
LeChance closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeChance is working away from the top position though.
Cash looking for submissions off his back.
Cash is doing well to control the position and prevent LeChance from advancing to side control.
Cash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cash really is a fat lump.
Cash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cash.
Cash pulls LeChance in close to prevent any damage.
LeChance looks winded!
LeChance won't allow Cash to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash trying to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeChance tries to score with a low kick but Cash moves his leg out of the way.
LeChance shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than LeChance was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LeChance in the domination position with Cash hanging on.
Cash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash keeping control of the position.
Cash wants to get back to full guard.
Cash keeping hold of LeChance's head, controlling as best he can.
Cash wants to get back to full guard.
Cash gets full guard.
LeChance must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash pulls LeChance in close to prevent any damage.
Cash wants to sweep here but LeChance controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cash swings for the body but LeChance moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cash misses its intended target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LeChance.
Cash is trying to control LeChance's posture but LeChance avoids it.
Cash holds on to LeChance's head and controls the position momentarily.
Cash can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cash regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cash pulls LeChance in to control the position.
Cash wants to sweep but no luck.
Cash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Cash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LeChance decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LeChance trying to pass the guard but Cash defending well.
Cash wants to control but LeChance is keeping busy.
Cash holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cash is not content to let LeChance control the position.
Cash is concentrating on defense, preventing LeChance from advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from LeChance misses.
LeChance is breathing heavily.
LeChance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ezekiel Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LeChance takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but LeChance is just out of range.
We've been informed that LeChance has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cash throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cash cracks LeChance with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LeChance tries to keep at a distance but Cash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash tries to stall but LeChance uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cash has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LeChance is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LeChance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LeChance is trying to force a seperation but Cash has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash misses with an elbow strike.
LeChance stops a takedown attempt from Cash.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash successfully pulls guard.
LeChance wants to get up but he can't break Cash's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cash pulls LeChance in close to his closed guard and prevents LeChance from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cash's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ezekiel Cash just wasn't active enough.
Cash darts in and clinches LeChance up against the cage.
LeChance gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cash.
Cash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LeChance to keep the fight standing.
Cash jumps guard and drags LeChance to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cash is trying to keep LeChance in close.
LeChance throws a big elbow that misses.
Cash tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cash looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeChance is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
LeChance trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LeChance drives through with a takedown into Cash's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeChance trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cash has control of LeChance's left arm, preventing LeChance from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Cash dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LeChance feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cash seems keen to control LeChance's posture.
Cash manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cash lands a heavy elbow.
LeChance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cash controlling the pace for now.
Cash looking to secure an arm triangle but LeChance defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash controlling the pace for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ezekiel Cash wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
LeChance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LeChance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash lands a jab to LeChance's midsection.
Cash jabs at LeChance's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChance manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cash on his heels. He'll look to pass Cash's guard now, I'm sure.
Cash managing to control the position.
Cash lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LeChance!
Cash lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cash is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeChance to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeChance shrugs it off.
Cash controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Cash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cash 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Cash!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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