PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lino Modesto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lino Modesto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Force
vs
Modesto

150 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lino Modesto!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force fails to land the takedown.
Modesto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Force.
Force looks for the body kick but Modesto saw that one coming.
Force really is a fat lump.

Modesto pushes Force up against the cage in a clinch.
Modesto is struggling to control the position.
Force wants a takedown.
Modesto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Force blocks it with crossed arms.
Force drops down looking for an ankle pick but Modesto pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Force. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Modesto rushes Force and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modesto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Modesto landing knees to the body.
Modesto lands a knee to the head.
Modesto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Force's face.
Modesto with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modesto with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Modesto.
Modesto connects with a knee to the head.
Force is trying to break free.
Force takes a knee right on the jaw!
Modesto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Force seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Modesto can turn it around.
Modesto misses with a knee strike.
Modesto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Modesto lands a nice knee to the body.
Modesto lands a knee to the head.
Force being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Force's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Modesto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modesto misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modesto working Force over with knees to the body.
Force jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Modesto walks away with a smile on his face. Force gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Modesto pushes Force up against the cage in a clinch.
Modesto scores with a knee to the head.
Modesto with a knee to the head.
Modesto scores with a knee to the head.
Modesto looks winded!
Modesto scores with a knee to the head.
Force takes a knee right on the jaw!
Modesto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Modesto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Force has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Modesto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Force has had enough of the clinch but Modesto keeps him there for the moment.
Modesto throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modesto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Modesto taking a breather.
Force working hard to break the clinch.
Force tries for a takedown but Modesto manages to get underhooks.

Force manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Force wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Force trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Modesto won't allow Force to get back to his feet.
Force trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Force keeping moving, preventing Modesto from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Force is on top in guard.

Force has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Force drops back looking for a leg! Modesto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Modesto manages to kick Force off! Force jumps back into Modesto's guard.
Force might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Force is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lino Modesto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Force tries to keep at a distance but Modesto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Modesto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Modesto crunches a lovely knee into Force's ribcage.
Modesto connects with a knee to the head.
Modesto landing knees to the head.
Modesto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Force is trying to stall.
Modesto throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Modesto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force takes a knee right on the jaw!
Modesto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Force in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modesto tries to land a knee to the head but Force blocks with his arms.
Modesto swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Force wants a takedown but no success here.
Modesto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Force blocks it with crossed arms.
Modesto tries to land a knee to the head but Force blocks with his arms.
Force throws a knee to the head but misses.
Force is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Modesto is defending well.
Force has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Modesto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Force. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modesto with a knee to the head.
Modesto slowing the pace effectively.
Modesto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Modesto is breathing heavily.
Force has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Modesto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Modesto with a knee to the head.
Modesto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Force's face.
Modesto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Modesto with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modesto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Force in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Modesto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Force lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Modesto as Force tries to tie him up.
Force tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Force misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Modesto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Force wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Modesto has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modesto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Force has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Modesto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Modesto lands a left hand.
Modesto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Force's face.
Modesto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Force goes for a takedown in the clinch but Modesto prevents it.
Force is trying to push Modesto away but Modesto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Modesto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Force is defending well for now.
Modesto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Force's efforts to push away.
Modesto with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force has Modesto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Modesto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lino Modesto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modesto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Modesto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Force wants to break free but Modesto has control.
Modesto misses with a knee to the head.
Force drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Force jumps guard but Modesto stands there with Force around his waist. Force gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Force breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Modesto gets a clinch.
Force looking to throw knees to the head but Modesto is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lino Modesto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Force's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Force has closed the distance and engaged Modesto in a clinch.
Modesto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Modesto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Modesto lands a knee to the head.
Force takes a knee right on the jaw!
Modesto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Modesto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Force is looking to break free of the clinch but Modesto has double underhooks.
Force has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Modesto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Force tries to pull guard but Modesto holds him up against the cage and eventually Force drops back down to his feet.
Force jumps guard but Modesto stands there with Force around his waist. Force gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Force. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modesto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Force blocks it with crossed arms.
Modesto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Modesto misses with a body punch.
Modesto lands a knee to the head.
Force has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Modesto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Modesto.
Force is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Modesto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Modesto looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.
Modesto tries a knee to the head but Force blocks it.
Modesto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Force blocks it with crossed arms.
Modesto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Modesto tries a knee to the head but Force blocks it.
Modesto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Force jumps guard and drags Modesto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Modesto wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Force manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Modesto looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force is working for takedown but Modesto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Modesto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Force's face.
Force can't get the takedown.
Modesto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Force is trying to break free.
Modesto looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force tries to break free but Modesto pushes him back against the cage.
Force taking a breather.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Modesto misses with a knee strike.
Force wants to get back to striking at distance but Modesto won't allow it.
Force is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Modesto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Modesto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Modesto as Force tries to tie him up.
Modesto lands a nice uppercut.
Force tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Modesto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Modesto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Modesto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force is trying to maintain a safe position but Modesto gets an underhook and turns Force into the cage.
Modesto is looking to control Force's arms but Force gets an underhook and turns him. Now Modesto has his back to the cage.

Force pulls guard successfully.
Modesto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Force works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Force is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Modesto frees his head nicely. Oh but Force has switched to an armbar! Modesto is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nick Force!