PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between pulpo bethencourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antsas Uni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bethencourt comes to the cage accompanied by crazy electro. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

bethencourt
vs
Uni

185 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, pulpo bethencourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antsas Uni!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uni scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like pulpo bethencourt has been cut.
bethencourt has a takedown stuffed.
bethencourt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
bethencourt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for pulpo bethencourt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bethencourt takes a swing at Uni's ribcage but misses.
Uni swats away the attempt to clinch by bethencourt.

Uni scores with a takedown into bethencourt's guard.
Uni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of bethencourt's head.
Uni won't allow bethencourt to sweep him here.
bethencourt controls Uni momentarily but Uni frees himself.
Uni won't allow bethencourt to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bethencourt is breathing heavily.
Uni content to stall in guard here.
Uni is in close to bethencourt's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bethencourt keeping full guard, as Uni tries to pass.
Uni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
bethencourt keeping moving, preventing Uni from controlling successfully.
bethencourt trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
bethencourt being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Uni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Uni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uni cracks bethencourt with a solid left hand.
Uni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Uni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
bethencourt has momentary wrist control but Uni slips an elbow through the middle.
Uni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uni postures up and lands a big shot to bethencourt's brow.
Uni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Uni passes bethencourt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
bethencourt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
bethencourt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uni scores with a couple of nice shots.
bethencourt is looking to escape.
Uni winds up and cracks bethencourt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uni slips a nice elbow through bethencourt's hands, connecting with bethencourt's forehead.
bethencourt trying to control but Uni postures up.
Uni working bethencourt over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. bethencourt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bethencourt is trying to keep Uni in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bethencourt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
bethencourt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

bethencourt had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Uni is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. bethencourt Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Uni's back instead.
Uni manages to reverse the position and now he's in bethencourt's guard. Nice work there by Uni.
Uni works over bethencourt with some ground and pound from guard.

bethencourt working for a triangle but Uni defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
bethencourt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uni's guard.
bethencourt wants to control from the top but Uni keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with bethencourt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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. Uni connects with a nice short shot to bethencourt's temple.

bethencourt looking for submissions off his back.
Uni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
bethencourt is trying to stand up here but Uni is controlling him well.
bethencourt works his way to full guard. Good work.

bethencourt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bethencourt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
bethencourt trying to control from half guard but Uni is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antsas Uni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on pulpo bethencourt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

bethencourt has his takedown stuffed

and Uni counters with a shoot takedown. bethencourt fights it but they end up in guard.
Uni with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uni distracts bethencourt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uni distracts bethencourt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uni is looking to work some ground and pound but bethencourt has wrist control.
Uni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

bethencourt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
bethencourt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Uni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bethencourt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Uni to take his back!
bethencourt gets his hands free as Uni looks to control.
Uni is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Uni showing good submission defense here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Uni. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bethencourt trying to control.

Uni defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
bethencourt tries to keep control of the position but Uni is staying busy.

bethencourt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Uni rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
bethencourt moves into full mount! Uni won't be happy about that!
Uni is looking to improve his position but bethencourt isn't that keen on the idea.

bethencourt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Uni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Uni!
Uni trying to control the position from guard on top but bethencourt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bethencourt looking to control.
Uni wants to control from the top but bethencourt keeps moving.
bethencourt looking to control.
Uni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uni won't allow bethencourt to sweep him here.
Uni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bethencourt is keeping the position for now.
bethencourt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uni puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
bethencourt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uni scoring with punches to the head and body.

bethencourt pushes Uni off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
bethencourt lands a high kick!

It looks like Antsas Uni has been cut.
bethencourt doesn't manage to clinch there - Uni circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bethencourt misses with a takedown

and Uni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uni working bethencourt over with strikes.
Uni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
bethencourt has hold of Uni's hands but Uni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Uni connects with a nice short shot to bethencourt's temple.
Uni drops an elbow to the side of bethencourt's head.
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. Uni connects with a nice short shot to bethencourt's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uni working the head and body with strikes.
bethencourt trying to control from the bottom.
Uni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
bethencourt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uni drops an elbow to the side of bethencourt's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uni passes the guard and advances to mount!
Uni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Uni with shots to the head and body - bethencourt looks very uncomfortable down there.

pulpo bethencourt's cut is getting worse.
A nice elbow there by Uni.
Uni looking to control but bethencourt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
bethencourt is working to get back to half guard.
Antsas Uni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uni lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bethencourt tries to reverse the position but Uni maintains control.
bethencourt tries to hold on but Uni postures up.
bethencourt working to try and regain half guard.
Uni raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antsas Uni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! bethencourt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

bethencourt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uni counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Uni moves into the clinch successfully.

bethencourt successfully pulls guard.
Uni wants to pass the guard but bethencourt is keeping the position.
Uni passes bethencourt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uni wants to free his trapped foot but bethencourt is holding on for dear life with his legs.

bethencourt actively working from the bottom here.
Uni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uni is keen to just control but bethencourt is a slippery customer.
Uni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
bethencourt is trying to stand up here but Uni is controlling him well.
bethencourt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uni is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uni prevents bethencourt from improving his position.
Uni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
bethencourt trying to control from the bottom.
Uni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
bethencourt works his way to full guard. Good work.
bethencourt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
bethencourt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
bethencourt takes Uni's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Uni is in trouble.

bethencourt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Uni is defending well though. bethencourt let's go of the attempt for now.
Uni breaks bethencourt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

bethencourt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Uni passes into half guard.
bethencourt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uni tries to free his leg and advance position but bethencourt is retaining full guard.

bethencourt looking for a guillotine here but Uni defends easily.

bethencourt is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Uni rolls with it to try and escape but bethencourt cranks on the arm and Uni is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). pulpo bethencourt!