PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joca Fenomeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Resto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joca Fenomeno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fenomeno
vs
Resto

178 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

183 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joca Fenomeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Resto!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Resto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fenomeno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fenomeno is pushing Resto's head away, looking to escape. Resto manages to hold on to the position though.
Fenomeno throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

Resto decides to stand back up. Resto steps back and let's Fenomeno get back to his feet.
Resto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Resto wants it to stay on the feet.
Fenomeno has his takedown stuffed

so Resto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Resto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fenomeno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Resto is fending him off so far but Fenomeno persists. Nope, Resto circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Fenomeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenomeno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Resto but Resto pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Resto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fenomeno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Resto looks winded!

Resto gets to his feet - Fenomeno follows without any prompting.
Fenomeno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Resto doesn't seem bothered though.

Resto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Resto blocks the strikes from Fenomeno.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Resto stands up from half guard.
Resto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fenomeno fails with the takedown

and Resto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Resto wants to get up but he can't break Fenomeno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fenomeno trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fenomeno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenomeno with the ground and pound from mount.
Fenomeno misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fenomeno landing strikes from the mount.
Fenomeno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fenomeno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Resto because Fenomeno loaded up on that one.
Resto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fenomeno.
Resto blocking the ground and pound.
Fenomeno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fenomeno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fenomeno is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fenomeno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno landing strikes from the mount.
Fenomeno landing strikes from the mount and Resto is in trouble!
Resto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fenomeno.
Fenomeno throwing strikes here but Resto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fenomeno misses with a head shot.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fenomeno won't let Resto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Resto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fenomeno unloads with some shots from mount but Resto bucks and avoids them well.
Fenomeno looking to finish with strikes here!
Resto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fenomeno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenomeno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fenomeno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Resto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Fenomeno wants to finish this one by submission but Resto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fenomeno.
Fenomeno misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Resto taking shots to the head.
Resto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fenomeno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joca Fenomeno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fenomeno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Resto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Resto leaves Fenomeno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Resto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fenomeno but Fenomeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Resto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fenomeno's guard.
Fenomeno scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Fenomeno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Resto's guard.
Resto wants to stand up but Fenomeno is controlling him.
Fenomeno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Resto is breathing heavily.
Fenomeno throwing strikes but missing.
Fenomeno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenomeno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fenomeno prevents Resto from getting back to his feet.
Resto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fenomeno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fenomeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Resto has wrist control.
Fenomeno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fenomeno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fenomeno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fenomeno postures up in Resto's guard and throws a big left but Resto blocks it.
Fenomeno stands up over Resto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fenomeno lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fenomeno with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenomeno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fenomeno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fenomeno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenomeno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Resto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fenomeno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fenomeno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fenomeno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fenomeno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fenomeno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fenomeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Resto has wrist control.
Resto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fenomeno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Resto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fenomeno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Resto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Resto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenomeno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joca Fenomeno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fenomeno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno wants to control from the top but Resto keeps moving.
Fenomeno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Resto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fenomeno trying to control but Resto is working from the bottom.
Fenomeno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Resto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fenomeno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Resto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenomeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Resto has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenomeno throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joca Fenomeno dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fenomeno shoots in for a double leg but Resto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fenomeno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Resto sprawls well. Resto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fenomeno gets slowly back to his feet.
Fenomeno doesn't manage to clinch there - Resto circles away.
Fenomeno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Fenomeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenomeno misses with a takedown

and Resto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fenomeno's guard.

Resto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fenomeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Fenomeno with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenomeno shoots for a double leg takedown but Resto sprawls well. He's pushed Fenomeno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Resto rushes Fenomeno and presses him up against the ropes.
Fenomeno is trying to force a seperation but Resto has the dominant position.
Resto is trying to force a seperation but Fenomeno has the dominant position.
Resto jumps guard but Fenomeno stands there with Resto around his waist. Resto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Resto pulls Fenomeno into guard.
Fenomeno postures up in Resto's guard and throws a big left but Resto blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenomeno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Resto wants to stand but Fenomeno is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenomeno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fenomeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Resto has wrist control.
Fenomeno trying to control but Resto is working from the bottom.
Fenomeno postures up in Resto's guard and throws a big left but Resto blocks it.
Fenomeno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Resto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenomeno.
Fenomeno throwing strikes from guard but Resto blocks nicely.
Fenomeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Resto has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Resto wants to stand but Fenomeno is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fenomeno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Resto keeping moving, preventing Fenomeno from controlling successfully.

Fenomeno drops back looking for a leg! Resto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Resto manages to kick Fenomeno off! Fenomeno jumps back into Resto's guard.
Resto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Resto has wrist control.
Fenomeno is in close to Resto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fenomeno trying to control the position from guard on top but Resto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenomeno throws a strike but Resto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fenomeno thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fenomeno trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fenomeno wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fenomeno is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Resto has his hands clasped together but Fenomeno extends an breaks Resto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fenomeno.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joca Fenomeno!
Joca Fenomeno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.