PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 2210 p4p, 2260 weight class) and Montesh Dominguez (ranked 294 p4p, 299 weight class). Lester comes into the arena with Get Back - Ludacris blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lester
vs
Dominguez

180 cm
35
159
20 - 11 - 1

179 cm
31
158
16 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Dominguez. Beautiful body shot.

Lester is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominguez's half guard.
Well, if Lester is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester throwing shots but Dominguez is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lester.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is not content to let Lester control the position.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez gets full guard.
Lester controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dominguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
Lester half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Dominguez scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Lester's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Dominguez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dominguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Lester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Dominguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester drops his hands momentarily and Dominguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Lester.

It looks like Montesh Dominguez has been cut.
Lester cracks Dominguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Dominguez throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side.
Dominguez connects with the punch.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dominguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Lester throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez misses the jab.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominguez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dominguez misses with a body punch
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Dominguez walks into a left hand.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dominguez lands a jab to the head.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester is looking to counter punch.
Dominguez lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dominguez.
Lester ducks right into an uppercut from Dominguez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montesh Dominguez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dominguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the body
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dominguez cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Lester is rocked!
Dominguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lester rather than just go for the knockout.
Dominguez scores with a body shot.
Oh Lester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dominguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BOOM! Dominguez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lester. Lester tries to recover but Dominguez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lester lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montesh Dominguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Montesh Dominguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.