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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bull Pango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stef Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull Pango has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 cm
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196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bull Pango! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stef Alexander! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Alexander does no damage. Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pango tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pango to the ground. Pango escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Pango sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Alexander misses with a two punch combination.
Pango looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Pango prevents Alexander from improving his position. Alexander pushes Pango off but Pango dives into side control.
Alexander tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pango presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Alexander really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pango controlling from mount. Alexander is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pango content just to control the position here. Alexander wants to try and get back to his feet. Alexander working to try and regain half guard.
Pango controlling the position easily from mount. Pango'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 two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Alexander tries to lock up and control but Pango gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Alexander tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pango lands a nice shot to the head. Pango controlling the position easily from mount. Alexander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pango controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bull Pango just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Pango darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pango is controlling the pace.
Pango has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Pango stops Alexander from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pango trying to control the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Pango dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Pango shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pango showed some decent athleticism there. Pango prevents Alexander from standing back up.
Pango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Pango controlling the action here. Alexander tries to roll over but Pango keeps him under control. Alexander with the active half guard here but Pango passes nicely into side control. Pango is staying tight to Alexander's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pango working away. Pango is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alexander will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Alexander gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Alexander working to try and regain half guard.
Alexander tries to hold on but Pango postures up. Pango controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Alexander is looking to get to half guard. Pango controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bull Pango just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Pango counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Alexander has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pango is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alexander. Alexander is breathing heavily. Pango staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pango advances to full mount. Pango takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Alexander can't escape the position.
Pango controlling his opponent. Alexander is trying to escape the mount.
Pango content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Alexander is looking to improve his position but Pango isn't that keen on the idea. Pango controlling from the full mount. Alexander really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pango controlling the position easily from mount. Alexander is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Pango dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pango was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander. Alexander misses with a takedown and Pango counters with a shoot takedown. Alexander fights it but they end up in guard. Alexander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pango sitting in guard, not really doing much. Pango advances to half guard. Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alexander pushes Pango off but Pango dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pango remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Alexander taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alexander is trying to work for a sweep but Pango has mounted him! Pango looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bull Pango just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Pango looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pango is taking a breather. Alexander says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Alexander looking for submissions off his back. Pango looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pango is taking a breather. Alexander says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Bull Pango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alexander is looking to get back to full guard here but Pango has managed to pass to side control instead. Alexander is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pango controlling from the full mount. Alexander tries to reverse the position but Pango maintains control. Pango controlling the position easily from mount. Stef Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bull Pango just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Alexander misses with a takedown so Pango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bull Pango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pango slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Pango content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight! Bull Pango showed his dominance in that final round. Well Pango 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Pango!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
33% |
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