PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Cantero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Gardan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cantero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La mandanga. Gardan has chosen AC/DC - If You Want Blood as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luis Cantero
vs
Gardan

183 cm
23
183 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

186 cm
24
199 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Luis Cantero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Gardan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardan thows a leg kick but Cantero checks it
and Cantero counters with a nice uppercut.
Gardan throws a leg kick
and Cantero counters with a nice uppercut.
Cantero staying out of range there.
Cantero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gardan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laurent Gardan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantero with a poor takedown
and Gardan counters with a body kick that stops Cantero in his tracks momentarily.
Gardan scores with a jab to the body.
Cantero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cantero is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardan is looking to clinch.
Gardan clobbers Cantero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cantero circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cantero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gardan's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardan trying to strike off his back.
Gardan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gardan scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Cantero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gardan keeping moving, preventing Cantero from controlling successfully.
Gardan has his hands on Cantero's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gardan is trying to control the position but Cantero postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cantero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gardan.
Cantero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gardan throws a hook but Cantero blocks it.
Gardan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cantero.
Gardan throws a front kick aimed at Cantero's knee but Cantero avoids it well.
Cantero shoots and misses
enabling Gardan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Cantero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gardan.
Gardan misses with a body shot.
Gardan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cantero on the side of the head.
Gardan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laurent Gardan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cantero avoids the head kick by Gardan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardan throws an off balance right hand

and Cantero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gardan's guard now.
Gardan looking to control.
Gardan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gardan wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardan is trying to control the position but Cantero postures up.

Gardan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cantero defends it easily.
Gardan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cantero stopping the sweep attempt from Gardan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cantero throws a big right hand that misses.
Gardan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Laurent Gardan.
Cantero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardan throws a jab but it's blocked by Cantero.
Gardan throws an off balance right hand

and Cantero counters with a single leg into guard. Gardan didn't expect that.
Cantero wants to control from the top but Gardan keeps moving.
Gardan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cantero preventing the sweep.
Gardan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardan has control of Cantero's left arm, preventing Cantero from doing any damage.
Cantero postures up.

Laurent Gardan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gardan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Cantero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cantero is in Gardan's guard.
Gardan is looking to stand up but Cantero isn't so interested in that idea.

Gardan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cantero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Cantero 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.
Cantero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gardan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cantero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cantero throws an elbow but Gardan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gardan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cantero.
Gardan manages to get back to half guard.
Gardan trying to hold on to Cantero's head to control him but Cantero postures up.
Cantero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gardan wants to control but Cantero is keeping busy.
Gardan tries to get to full guard but Cantero has control of the leg.

That's eight 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.

Cantero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gardan trying to hold on to Cantero's head to control him but Cantero postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gardan tries to roll over but Cantero keeps him under control.

Cantero seems to be working for a kimura but Gardan defends the submission attempt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cantero trying to control the action but Gardan is working from the bottom.
Cantero prevents Gardan from improving his position.
Cantero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardan wants to get back to full guard.
Cantero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laurent Gardan dominated that round.
That's time! Cantero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

That kick from Gardan tenderised Cantero's leg. Cantero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gardan misses with an uppercut

and Cantero counters with a shoot takedown. Gardan fights it but they end up in guard.
Gardan can't keep his opponent in guard - Cantero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cantero wants to take a breather but Gardan is having none of it.
Jose Luis Cantero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cantero connects with a nice short shot to Gardan's temple.
Cantero wants to take a breather but Gardan is having none of it.
Cantero is controlling the pace.
Cantero stalling away here and it's allowed Gardan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cantero throwing strikes from guard but Gardan blocks nicely.
Gardan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gardan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Cantero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gardan's half guard.

Cantero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cantero.
Gardan missing with punches from the bottom.
Gardan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Cantero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gardan is trying to control Cantero's posture. Cantero takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gardan! Cantero is rotating here... this could be the end... Gardan is out! Cantero has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Luis Cantero!