PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bud Weiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domonic Lastoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Weiser
vs
Lastoria

182 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bud Weiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Lastoria!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lastoria scores with a takedown into Weiser's guard.

Weiser is looking for a triangle but Lastoria pushes his legs off easily.

Weiser is looking for a triangle but Lastoria pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lastoria trying to control but Weiser is working from the bottom.
Lastoria won't allow Weiser to sweep him here.

Lastoria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Weiser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lastoria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lastoria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Lastoria tries to free his leg and advance position but Weiser is retaining full guard.

Lastoria is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weiser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weiser has escaped and now he's on top!
Lastoria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weiser is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lastoria looking for a guillotine here but Weiser defends easily.
Lastoria lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Weiser!
Lastoria blocks Weiser's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lastoria dominating with strikes here.
Lastoria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lastoria with good strikes from the mount here!
Lastoria looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weiser keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lastoria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weiser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weiser is breathing heavily.
Lastoria fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lastoria tries to control but Weiser wriggling away.
Lastoria is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Weiser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lastoria trying to control the position.
Lastoria throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Lastoria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lastoria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weiser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lastoria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weiser passes Lastoria's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lastoria is looking to get back to full guard here but Weiser has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lastoria's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Weiser tries to control but Lastoria wriggling away.
Lastoria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Weiser putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lastoria tries to hold on but Weiser pushes him away.

Weiser is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lastoria has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lastoria can't escape the position.
Weiser moves to take his opponent's back.

Weiser has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lastoria! Can he survive? No! He's out! Weiser gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bud Weiser!