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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Weber (ranked 5907 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaden LaCoste (ranked 5251 p4p, 411 weight class). LaCoste has chosen Take a Step Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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278 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fletcher Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaden LaCoste!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCoste drives through with a takedown into Weber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Weber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LaCoste wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weber has control of LaCoste's left arm, preventing LaCoste from doing any damage.
LaCoste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaCoste stops Weber from standing up.
Weber keeping moving, preventing LaCoste from controlling successfully.
Weber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaCoste controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaCoste paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber moves in looking to clinch but LaCoste pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weber looking to throw knees to the head but LaCoste is blocking nicely.
Weber jumps guard but LaCoste stands there with Weber around his waist. Weber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaCoste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaCoste pulls guard successfully.
LaCoste is trying to keep Weber in close.
LaCoste wants to control but Weber passes easily into half guard.
LaCoste is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber controlling the action here.
LaCoste tries to roll over but Weber keeps him under control.
LaCoste has a hand on Weber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Weber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Weber could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
LaCoste tries to control Weber's body but Weber pushes him off. LaCoste squirms to his side and now Weber has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber trying to control momentarily.
Weber is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but LaCoste has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
LaCoste is trying to stand back up.
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.
Weber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure LaCoste doesn't escape.
LaCoste wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Fletcher Weber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Weber. No joy for LaCoste on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaCoste.
LaCoste fails with a takedown attempt.
Fletcher Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden LaCoste.
LaCoste shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weber but Weber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weber has LaCoste up against the cage in a clinch.
LaCoste has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCoste fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weber gets underhooks to prevent LaCoste's takedown attempt.
LaCoste has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weber after a bit of a struggle.
LaCoste is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaCoste.
LaCoste controlling the action here for a moment.
LaCoste has had enough of the clinch but Weber keeps him there for the moment.
LaCoste works on Weber's body with a couple of short punches.
LaCoste lands a right hand.
Weber goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaCoste prevents it.
LaCoste is trying to pull guard but Weber has him pressed against the cage.
Weber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weber prevents the takedown attempt.
LaCoste is trying to pull guard but Weber turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LaCoste tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weber just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on LaCoste's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaCoste manages to break the clinch.
Kaden LaCoste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaCoste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaCoste shoots in but no luck this time.
Weber moves into range and clinches up with LaCoste.
Weber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weber prevents the takedown attempt.
Weber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
LaCoste tries to circle away but Weber has him pinned against the cage.
Weber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weber tries to close the distance and clinch but LaCoste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaCoste throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. LaCoste is in Weber's guard.
Weber has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. LaCoste is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LaCoste is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Weber jumps guard but LaCoste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weber decides to pull guard.
Weber pushes LaCoste off and scrambles back to his feet.
Weber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCoste can do to turn this around?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaCoste!
LaCoste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weber swivels and escapes.
Weber tries to keep at a distance but LaCoste has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCoste lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaCoste missing with knees to the body.
Weber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LaCoste wants to get back to striking at distance but Weber won't allow it.
LaCoste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaCoste lands a left hand.
Weber tries to pull guard but LaCoste forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaCoste.
Weber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LaCoste smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fletcher Weber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
LaCoste shoots in but Weber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LaCoste throws a low kick but Weber avoids it.
Weber tries to clinch but LaCoste is having none of it.
LaCoste wants to counter with a clinch but Weber pushes him away.
Weber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaCoste manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaCoste shoots in looking for a takedown but Weber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaCoste's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weber avoids the head kick by LaCoste.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
LaCoste misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fletcher Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden LaCoste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCoste leaves Weber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LaCoste takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaCoste keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCoste misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weber tries to pull guard but LaCoste won't allow it.
LaCoste lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaCoste is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCoste is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weber to keep the fight standing.
LaCoste is trying to break the clinch but Weber is controlling him.
LaCoste can't break the clinch.
LaCoste lands a shoulder strike.
Weber is trying to pull guard but LaCoste has him pressed against the cage.
Kaden LaCoste seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weber is trying to drag LaCoste to the mat but LaCoste just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LaCoste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaCoste lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weber backwards.
LaCoste is trying to pull guard but Weber turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weber pulls LaCoste into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCoste wants to stand and escape but instead Weber has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Weber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
LaCoste is looking to stand back up but Weber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by LaCoste.
LaCoste pushes Weber off, looking to escape but Weber dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and LaCoste is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fletcher Weber!
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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
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