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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Trez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapu Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapu Gatmaitan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Trez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lapu Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trez jumps guard.
Gatmaitan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trez dives on top into guard.
Trez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatmaitan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trez has managed to get both his arms back between Gatmaitan's legs - danger averted.
Trez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trez stopping the sweep attempt from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan working for a triangle but Trez defends it easily.
Trez throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatmaitan is looking for a triangle but Trez pushes his legs off easily.
Trez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatmaitan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatmaitan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trez has picked Gatmaitan up and slammed him! Gatmaitan can't keep hold of the triangle and Trez manages to pass to side control!
Trez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Trez tries to move to mount but Gatmaitan blocks the move with his legs.
Trez is looking to take a break and control but Gatmaitan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gatmaitan is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatmaitan is still trying to improve position.
Gatmaitan keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trez trying to control the position but Gatmaitan is working away.
Trez working the ground and pound from side control.
Trez works to advance to full mount. Gatmaitan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gatmaitan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Gatmaitan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trez doesn't have the hooks in and Gatmaitan manages to turn into his guard.
Trez looking to control.
Trez looking for a sweep. Not yet Trez, not yet.
Trez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gatmaitan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gatmaitan, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trez defends it easily.
Trez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatmaitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatmaitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatmaitan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Trez keeping full guard, as Gatmaitan tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan passes Trez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trez moves into full guard.
Trez keeping full guard, as Gatmaitan tries to pass.
Trez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatmaitan stands and throws Trez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trez is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatmaitan is trying to get an arm triangle but Trez is defending well.
Gatmaitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Trez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gatmaitan gets caught flat footed, as Trez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mark Trez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatmaitan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trez defends well.
Trez wants to control from the top but Gatmaitan keeps moving.
Gatmaitan is looking for a triangle but Trez pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatmaitan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trez has managed to get both his arms back between Gatmaitan's legs - danger averted.
Trez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trez pushing down on Gatmaitan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gatmaitan actively working from the bottom here.
Gatmaitan is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatmaitan is breathing heavily.
Trez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trez seems to be working for a kimura but Gatmaitan defends the submission attempt.
Gatmaitan wants to get back to full guard.
Trez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatmaitan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trez is looking for a kimura here.
Trez controlling the pace.
Gatmaitan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trez pulls his head out easily.
Gatmaitan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trez is looking to take a break and control but Gatmaitan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan won't allow Trez to pass to mount.
Gatmaitan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatmaitan wants to get back to full guard.
Gatmaitan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trez winds up and cracks Gatmaitan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gatmaitan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gatmaitan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatmaitan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Trez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Trez!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gatmaitan tries to bench press Trez off him but Trez keeps the position.
Gatmaitan gets back to half guard.
Trez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trez prevents Gatmaitan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trez trying to mount his opponent but Gatmaitan defends it.
Gatmaitan looking for subs from the bottom but Trez mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Trez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gatmaitan gets caught napping as Trez dives in and scores a takedown. Gatmaitan manages to retain guard.
Gatmaitan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatmaitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gatmaitan working for a triangle but Trez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatmaitan is looking for a triangle but Trez pushes his legs off easily.
Gatmaitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gatmaitan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trez defends well.
Trez wants to get up but he can't break Gatmaitan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gatmaitan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Gatmaitan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatmaitan can do to turn this around?
Trez working some strikes from top position.
Trez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trez is looking to stand up but Gatmaitan won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trez closes the distance and clinches up with Gatmaitan, looking for a takedown. Trez pushes Gatmaitan against the cage but Gatmaitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trez is looking to clinch.
Trez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gatmaitan's guard.
Gatmaitan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trez is one step ahead there.
Gatmaitan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trez defends it easily.
Trez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gatmaitan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trez controls the pace.
Gatmaitan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trez defends it easily.
Gatmaitan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Trez doesn't defend quickly enough and Gatmaitan has managed to lock this one up! Can Trez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gatmaitan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lapu Gatmaitan!
A victorious Lapu Gatmaitan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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