PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Allen (ranked 4574 p4p, 5638 weight class) and Nacho El Luchador (ranked 475 p4p, 524 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Allen
vs
El Luchador

220 cm
24
265
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
285
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nacho El Luchador!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with a straight left.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by El Luchador.

Allen gets caught flat footed, as El Luchador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
El Luchador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Luchador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Luchador controls the pace.
El Luchador throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen pulls El Luchador in to control the position.
El Luchador slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
El Luchador controls the position.
It looks like El Luchador might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
El Luchador's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
El Luchador has knee on belly momentarily but Allen bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El Luchador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Luchador thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
El Luchador seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Allen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

El Luchador decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
El Luchador controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador is pressing down on Allen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allen is holding on for now.
El Luchador trying to control the pace.
El Luchador works his foot free and advances to mount.
El Luchador content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allen tries to hold on but El Luchador pushes him away.
El Luchador is looking to take Allen's back but instead Allen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
El Luchador controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.

It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.

El Luchador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
El Luchador throwing shots but missing, from side control.
El Luchador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Luchador happy to just control the position for now.
More stalling from El Luchador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Luchador slows the pace down.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Luchador controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen scores with a hook.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Luchador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
El Luchador has a takedown stuffed.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador shoots in but no luck this time.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Allen cracks El Luchador with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! El Luchador looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him?

El Luchador manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Luchador wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.
El Luchador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Luchador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nacho El Luchador's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Allen looks to land a left hand but El Luchador moved out of range nicely.

El Luchador manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.
El Luchador controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Luchador is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
El Luchador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nacho El Luchador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
No luck for El Luchador with that takedown attempt.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen cracks El Luchador with a good jab.
El Luchador shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Allen misses.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen is looking to counter punch.

El Luchador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allen is trying to defend but El Luchador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
El Luchador is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Luchador frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Allen!