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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Carrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Slovenija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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189 cm
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177 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 Las Vegas, Angelo Carrillo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Slovenija! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slovenija gets a double leg takedown into Carrillo's guard. Slovenija wants to control from the top but Carrillo keeps moving. Carrillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slovenija is one step ahead there. Carrillo has his foot on Slovenija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slovenija works his way back into a safe position though. Slovenija wants to control from the top but Carrillo keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slovenija postures up in Carrillo's guard and throws a big left but Carrillo blocks it. Carrillo looking for a guillotine here but Slovenija defends easily.
Slovenija wants to control from the top but Carrillo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slovenija throws a big right hand that misses. Slovenija passes into half guard. Slovenija has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Carrillo is trying to get back to full guard. Carrillo kicks off Slovenija and gets to his feet. Slovenija shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carrillo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Carrillo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Carrillo misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slovenija successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Carrillo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Carrillo landing some decent shots from guard. Carrillo postures up in Slovenija's guard and throws a big left but Slovenija blocks it. Slovenija has his foot on Carrillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrillo works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slovenija is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carrillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Slovenija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Carrillo working some strikes from top position. Carrillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carrillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Carrillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Carrillo postures up and lands a big shot to Slovenija's brow. Slovenija is looking for a triangle but Carrillo pushes his legs off easily.
Carrillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Carrillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Slovenija has wrist control. Carrillo distracts Slovenija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Carrillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Carrillo is in close to Slovenija's body, working some short punches and elbows. Slovenija is trying to control the position but Carrillo postures up. Slovenija looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrillo is one step ahead there. Carrillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Slovenija has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slovenija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slovenija looks winded! Carrillo postures up and lands a big shot to Slovenija's brow. Slovenija pulls Carrillo in close to his closed guard and prevents Carrillo from doing any damage or advancing position. Slovenija has momentary wrist control but Carrillo slips an elbow through the middle. Carrillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Carrillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Slovenija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carrillo. Slovenija has momentary wrist control but Carrillo slips an elbow through the middle. Slovenija is looking for a triangle but Carrillo pushes his legs off easily.
Carrillo throws an elbow that misses. Slovenija uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carrillo's guard. Nice move by Slovenija!
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 Angelo Carrillo will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carrillo rushes Slovenija and presses him up against the cage. Carrillo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Carrillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slovenija breaks the clinch.
Carrillo blocks the body kick.
That kick from Slovenija tenderised Carrillo's leg. Carrillo is trying to keep his angry face on. Slovenija fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carrillo to the ground. Slovenija is now in Carrillo's guard. Carrillo has his feet on Slovenija's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Milan Slovenija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carrillo darts in and clinches Slovenija up against the cage. Carrillo throws an elbow but it misses.
Carrillo breaks the clinch.
Carrillo clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carrillo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slovenija is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carrillo to the mat. Carrillo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The fighters are working up against the cage. Carrillo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Carrillo breaks the clinch.
Slovenija gets the takedown into side control. Carrillo throws Slovenija to one side and escapes! Slovenija is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carrillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Carrillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Carrillo thows a huge punch but Slovenija dodges it nicely.
Carrillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Slovenija is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slovenija has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carrillo is working away from the top position though. Carrillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slovenija can do to turn this around? Carrillo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slovenija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carrillo. Slovenija is doing well to control the position and prevent Carrillo from advancing to side control. Slovenija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Carrillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slovenija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Carrillo working Slovenija over with strikes. Slovenija actively working from the bottom here. Slovenija tries to roll over but Carrillo keeps him under control. Carrillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Carrillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Slovenija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slovenija is looking for a sweep. Carrillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Carrillo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slovenija sees it coming and defends easily. Carrillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Slovenija wants to get back to full guard. Carrillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Carrillo thows a huge punch but Slovenija dodges it nicely.
Carrillo seems to be working for a kimura but Slovenija defends the submission attempt. Carrillo seems to be looking for submissions.
Slovenija is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carrillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carrillo's back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Carrillo dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Carrillo gets caught flat footed, as Slovenija shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Angelo Carrillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Carrillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slovenija lands a couple of decent looking shots. Carrillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slovenija defends it easily. Carrillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slovenija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrillo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Slovenija connects with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slovenija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Slovenija is pushing down on Carrillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carrillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Slovenija has managed to sneak the leg through. Slovenija sitting and controlling from the half guard. Slovenija throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Carrillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slovenija pulls his head out easily. Carrillo actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Slovenija landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Slovenija is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrillo sees it coming and defends easily. Slovenija wants to control but Carrillo is keeping him busy. Slovenija is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Slovenija seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carrillo tries to kick Slovenija off but Slovenija keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Slovenija is looking to advance position but Carrillo won't allow it. Slovenija is looking for a kimura here.
Carrillo is staying active underneath Slovenija, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Slovenija throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Carrillo wants to get back to full 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. Slovenija wants to pass to mount but Carrillo is defending the position. Carrillo is looking for a sweep. Slovenija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Carrillo won't allow Slovenija to pass to mount. Slovenija is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carrillo wants to improve his position but Slovenija is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Carrillo looking for subs from the bottom but Slovenija mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight! Milan Slovenija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Carrillo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Carrillo!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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