PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Del Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Geno comes to the cage accompanied by Santino Marella - La Vittoria. Del Norte is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Fantinaz Del Norte will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Del Geno
vs
Del Norte

159 cm
27
146 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

165 cm
27
130 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Del Geno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Norte tries to clinch there but Del Geno circles away.
Del Geno connects with a solid leg kick.
Del Norte throws a head kick but Del Geno moves out of range.
Del Geno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Norte tries to avoid it but Del Geno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Norte to the ground. Del Norte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Del Geno shoots in and bounces Del Norte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Del Geno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Norte swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Del Geno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Del Geno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Geno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Norte's head.
Del Norte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Del Geno postures up.
Del Norte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Geno controls the pace.
Del Geno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Geno wants to pass the guard but Del Norte is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Del Norte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Del Geno has hold of Del Norte's hands but Del Norte slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Del Geno trying to control but Del Norte postures up.
Del Geno wants to improve his position but Del Norte is controlling well.
Del Norte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Del Norte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Geno won't allow Del Norte to pass to mount.
Del Geno manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to stand up but can't free himself from Del Geno's guard.
Del Norte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Del Geno is looking for a triangle but Del Norte pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Geno has momentary wrist control but Del Norte slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Del Geno holds on and takes a little breather.
Del Geno lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Del Geno keeps moving.
Del Norte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Del Norte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Geno is keeping the position for now.
Del Geno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to get up but he can't break Del Geno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Geno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Norte is pushing down on Del Geno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Geno is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Norte has managed to sneak the leg through.

Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Geno is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Del Geno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Norte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Norte's back!

Del Geno has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Del Norte rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Del Geno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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.
Del Norte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Geno.
Del Geno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Norte gets back to full guard.
Del Norte wants to stand but Del Geno is controlling the position.
Del Geno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Del Geno distracts Del Norte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Geno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Del Geno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Norte keeps working.
Del Norte tries to roll over but Del Geno keeps him under control.

Del Geno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Norte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Del Geno.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Geno slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Del Geno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Del Norte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Norte.
Del Norte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Del Geno counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Del Norte misses.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses.
Del Norte lands a head kick!
Del Norte throws an overhand right that lands on Del Geno's shoulder, as Del Geno tries to avoid the shot.
Del Geno avoids the head kick by Del Norte.
Del Geno tries for a takedown but Del Norte circles away easily
and Del Norte counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Del Norte rushes Del Geno and presses him up against the cage.
Del Geno has had enough of the clinch but Del Norte keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Del Norte manages to break the clinch.
Del Norte throws a body punch but Del Geno moves out of range.

Del Geno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Norte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Geno trying to control the position but Del Norte is working away.
Del Norte pushes Del Geno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Del Geno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Del Norte is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Geno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Del Geno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Del Geno landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno trying to control the action but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Del Norte is working to avoid the ground and pound but Del Geno connects with a decent elbow.
Del Norte is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Del Geno is controlling him well.
Del Geno cracks Del Norte with a big elbow.

Del Norte is rocked!
Del Norte is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Del Geno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Del Norte is still in real trouble! Can Del Geno finish him?
Del Geno trying to control the action but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Del Norte seems to have recovered his senses.
Del Norte is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Del Geno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Del Norte!
Del Norte is squirming around, avoiding Del Geno's attempts to control the action.
Del Geno is landing with some decent strikes but Del Norte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Del Geno cracks Del Norte with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Del Geno!
Emilio Del Geno is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Emilio Del Geno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.