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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Guerra (ranked 24917 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Fellini (ranked 6200 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Fellini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dorian Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Fellini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerra as he avoids it easily.
Guerra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fellini manages to circle out of the way.
Fellini throws a combination that misses
and Guerra counters with a single leg into guard. Fellini didn't expect that.
Guerra preventing the sweep.
Guerra trying to control but Fellini is working from the bottom.
Guerra is fighting to break Fellini's control of his arms but Fellini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fellini keeping full guard, as Guerra tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra 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.
Fellini has control of Guerra's left arm, preventing Guerra from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guerra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fellini is controlling Guerra's posture.
Guerra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guerra postures up in Fellini's guard and throws a big left but Fellini blocks it.
Fellini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guerra is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fellini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerra circles away.
Guerra pushes Fellini up against the cage in a clinch.
Fellini is trying to pull guard but Guerra has him pressed against the cage.
Dorian Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Fellini.
Fellini breaks the clinch.
Guerra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fellini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fellini throws a series of punches but Guerra avoids them all with ease.
Guerra throwing a counter right hand but Fellini manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra tries for a takedown but Fellini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fellini fails with the takedown.
Fellini looks winded!
Fellini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerra but Guerra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guerra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fellini to the ground. Guerra is now in Fellini's guard.
Guerra wants to control from the top but Fellini keeps moving.
Guerra stands up from Fellini's guard - Guerra perhaps looking for a knockout.
Guerra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerra wants it to stay on the feet.
Fellini tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerra tries to clinch but Fellini moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guerra.
Guerra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fellini on his heels. He'll look to pass Fellini's guard now, I'm sure.
Guerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guerra advances to half guard.
Guerra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fellini sees it coming and defends easily.
Guerra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guerra 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.
Fellini trying to control here.
Guerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fellini is defending against the submission attempts here by Guerra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fellini is just riding it out for now. Guerra eventually gives up the hold.
Guerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fellini is just riding it out for now. Guerra eventually gives up the hold.
Guerra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Guerra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guerra has Fellini pushed against the cage.
Fellini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fellini lands a nice hook to Guerra's body. Guerra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellini tries to work over Guerra's front leg with a kick but Guerra checks it.
Fellini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guerra counters with a nice uppercut.
Guerra tries to clinch up.
Fellini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guerra defends it well.
Guerra circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guerra.
Fellini throws a counter combo.
Guerra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fellini.
A combination from Fellini does no damage.
Guerra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fellini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellini dives in for a single leg takedown but Guerra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dorian Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Fellini.
Fellini is breathing heavily.
Guerra fails with the takedown.
Guerra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellini tries to roll over but Guerra keeps him under control.
Guerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fellini is just riding it out for now. Guerra eventually gives up the hold.
Guerra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guerra wants to work for an arm triangle but Fellini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dorian Guerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerra slows the pace down in half guard.
Guerra is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellini is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guerra lands a nice short elbow.
Guerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fellini is just riding it out for now. Guerra eventually gives up the hold.
Guerra not doing much here.
Fellini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fellini missing with punches from the bottom.
Fellini is trying to stand.
Guerra is keen to just control but Fellini is a slippery customer.
Fellini trying to control from the bottom.
Guerra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fellini defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fellini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fellini keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.
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 Dorian Guerra will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fellini shoots in for a takedown but Guerra shows good takedown defense.
Guerra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fellini's half guard.
Guerra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fellini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guerra.
Guerra stops Fellini from getting back to his feet.
Guerra trying to control the action but Fellini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellini wants to control but Guerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guerra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fellini can do to turn this around?
Guerra not doing much here.
Fellini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellini is defending against the submission attempts here by Guerra.
Fellini trying to control but Guerra postures up.
Guerra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fellini trying to control from the bottom.
Guerra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fellini tries to roll over but Guerra keeps him under control.
That's two 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.
Guerra is looking for a kimura here.
Fellini wants to control but Guerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fellini is defending against the submission attempts here by Guerra.
Fellini missing with punches from the bottom.
Fellini is not content to let Guerra control the position.
Fellini trying to control but Guerra postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fellini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dorian Guerra!
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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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