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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson comes to the cage accompanied by Darling. Dante Gael Roman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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130 lbs
27 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Gael Roman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panterson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Panterson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Roman is on top in guard.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Panterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
Roman throwing strikes from guard but Panterson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Panterson keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Panterson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Roman postures up in Panterson's guard and throws a big left but Panterson blocks it.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Roman throws a big right hand that misses.
Roman stays in close to Panterson's body and controls the position.
Roman stands and throws Panterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson taking a bit of punishment here - Roman scoring with strikes.
Roman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Panterson tries to escape but Roman is in control.
Panterson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Panterson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Panterson and Roman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Roman is putting a hurting on Panterson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Panterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson is not content to let Roman control the position.
Panterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roman's best efforts.
Roman is just content to waste time from the top position. Panterson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roman throws a strike but Panterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Panterson wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Roman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Panterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panterson is trying to trip Roman. He has hold of a leg but Roman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Panterson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Panterson stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roman struggling a bit here.
Panterson wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panterson is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Bread Panterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roman misses with a hook
and Panterson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roman!
Roman is being controlled here.
Panterson trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Panterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Panterson trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman tries to improve position but can't.
Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panterson taking a breather here.
Roman regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Panterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roman defends it well.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Panterson has control of the leg.
Bread Panterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panterson trying to control from half guard but Roman is working away.
Panterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson controlling the pace.
Panterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panterson slips a jab from Roman.
Roman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panterson misses with a double jab.
Roman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Panterson.
Dante Gael Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panterson throws a combination that misses
and Roman counters with a nice uppercut.
Roman throws the left hand but Panterson avoids the punch easily.
Bread Panterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panterson.
Panterson works over Roman's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Panterson. Roman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panterson slips a jab from Roman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman throws a leg kick
and Panterson counters with a series of strikes. Roman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Panterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bread Panterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Panterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panterson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Panterson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Roman reverses the position brilliantly into Panterson's guard!
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Roman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roman passes Panterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman trying to control from Panterson's half guard. Panterson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roman stands up from Panterson's guard - Roman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roman wants to counter the offense by Panterson and move into the clinch position.
Panterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roman can do to turn this around?
Panterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson throws a series of punches but Roman moves out of range.
Panterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roman lands with a good body shot.
Roman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panterson.
Panterson connects with a leg kick. Roman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roman throws a hook to the side of Panterson's head but Panterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roman counters with a solid body kick.
Roman works the jab nicely.
Roman lands a really nice looking cross but Panterson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roman counters with a straight right hand.
Panterson throws out a leg kick but Roman moves out of range and Panterson only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Roman misses the target.
Panterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Panterson is stalling here. Roman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Panterson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Roman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Panterson taking a bit of punishment here - Roman scoring with strikes.
Panterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Panterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman is not content to let Panterson control the position.
Dante Gael Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roman, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Gael Roman.
I think Panterson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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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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