PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Guapo Bandito Salsas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Enlightener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Guapo Bandito Salsas
vs
Enlightener

225 cm
23
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo Bandito Salsas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Enlightener!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enlightener moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Enlightener throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Guapo Bandito Salsas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandito Salsas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandito Salsas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enlightener paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bandito Salsas gets a takedown into half guard.
Bandito Salsas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bandito Salsas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito Salsas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

It looks like Dante Enlightener has been cut.
Bandito Salsas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Enlightener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandito Salsas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bandito Salsas slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enlightener can do anything to dispel that myth.
Enlightener controlling the position well.
Bandito Salsas not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito Salsas content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bandito Salsas connects with a nice short shot to Enlightener's temple.
Bandito Salsas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enlightener keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandito Salsas is nestled in close to Enlightener, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Enlightener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito Salsas is working away from the top position though.
Bandito Salsas thows a huge punch but Enlightener dodges it nicely.
Bandito Salsas wants to control but Enlightener is keeping him busy.
Bandito Salsas winds up and cracks Enlightener with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bandito Salsas working Enlightener over with strikes.

That has opened up Dante Enlightener's cut even more.
Bandito Salsas misses with a head shot. Enlightener uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandito Salsas is in close to Enlightener's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Enlightener looking for a sweep. Not yet Enlightener, not yet.
Bandito Salsas wants to control from the top but Enlightener keeps moving.
Bandito Salsas stopping the sweep attempt from Enlightener.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandito Salsas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Enlightener preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandito Salsas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Enlightener throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enlightener controls Bandito Salsas momentarily but Bandito Salsas frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Bandito Salsas or perhaps it was just good defense by Enlightener which made him look bad.
Bandito Salsas shoots for a double leg takedown but Enlightener sprawls well. He's pushed Bandito Salsas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Enlightener shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandito Salsas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandito Salsas wants to get back to his feet but Enlightener is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito Salsas keeping moving, preventing Enlightener from controlling successfully.
Enlightener looks gassed!
Bandito Salsas wants to sweep but no luck.
Enlightener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito Salsas has momentary wrist control but Enlightener slips an elbow through the middle.
Bandito Salsas lands a decent shot there.

Bandito Salsas pushes Enlightener off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bandito Salsas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Enlightener tries to clinch up.
Enlightener misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandito Salsas with a poor takedown
and Enlightener counters with a left and a right that stings Bandito Salsas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Guapo Bandito Salsas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito Salsas shoots and misses

and Enlightener counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bandito Salsas's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandito Salsas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito Salsas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Enlightener manages to get himself to full guard.
Enlightener is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandito Salsas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Guapo Bandito Salsas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Enlightener's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bandito Salsas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Enlightener waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bandito Salsas.
Enlightener looks to clinch

so Bandito Salsas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bandito Salsas throwing strikes but missing.
Bandito Salsas trying to control but Enlightener is working from the bottom.
Bandito Salsas landing some decent shots from guard.
Bandito Salsas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bandito Salsas is in close to Enlightener's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Enlightener is breathing heavily.

Bandito Salsas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enlightener moves into the clinch successfully.

Bandito Salsas manages to break the clinch.
Bandito Salsas cracks Enlightener with an open hand slap.

Bandito Salsas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enlightener looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandito Salsas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Enlightener wants to control but Bandito Salsas postures up.
Enlightener is not content to let Bandito Salsas control the position.
Bandito Salsas is chipping away with strikes.
Enlightener takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bandito Salsas is looking to take a break and control but Enlightener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Enlightener on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

The cut above Dante Enlightener's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlightener is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito Salsas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bandito Salsas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Enlightener that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bandito Salsas lands a heavy elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dante Enlightener's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). El Guapo Bandito Salsas!