PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nameless One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

One
vs
LaRue

200 cm
24
290 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
272 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Resistance
Syndicate Drugs

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nameless One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector LaRue!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue wants to clinch up but One keeps it at a distance.
LaRue tries to clinch up.
One on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LaRue staying out of range there.
LaRue lands a head shot.
One throws a hook but LaRue avoids it easily.
LaRue throws a hook but One avoids it easily.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaRue but LaRue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
One misses with an uppercut.
LaRue swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by One.
One showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaRue.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
One throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaRue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaRue throws a body punch but One moves out of range.
LaRue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRue.
One cracks LaRue with a good jab.

It looks like Hector LaRue has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRue. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
One scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue walks into a jab.
LaRue misses with a hook to the body

and One counters with a shoot takedown. LaRue fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaRue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
One throws and elbow that misses. LaRue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in One's guard. Nice move by LaRue!
LaRue wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
LaRue is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LaRue.
LaRue slips nicely into half guard.
One slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaRue is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
One will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One wants to sweep here but LaRue controlling him for the moment.
LaRue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaRue scoring with punches to the head and body.
LaRue trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One wants to sweep but no luck.
LaRue trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaRue shoots for a double leg takedown but One sprawls well. He's pushed LaRue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four 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.
One slips under a jab from LaRue.
LaRue misses the body punch

and One counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LaRue is looking to control One's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaRue avoid being mounted?
One thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing LaRue to regain full guard.
LaRue is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaRue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
One stopping the sweep attempt from LaRue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector LaRue's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

LaRue staying out of range there.
One swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One dives in and grabs LaRue's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaRue pushes down on One's head and hops out.
LaRue throws a big shot that misses.
One has his takedown stuffed
and LaRue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaRue wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LaRue swings and misses with a shot to the body
and One counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LaRue throws a hook but One blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
One jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRue. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaRue throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaRue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRue.
LaRue connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - LaRue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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.
One slips a jab and a cross from LaRue.
LaRue is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down One rather than just go for the knockout.
LaRue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaRue throws a body punch but One moves out of range.
Hector LaRue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRue tries to clinch up
and One connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaRue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from One.
One scores with a punch to the head.
One staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRue.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaRue.
LaRue throws a sloppy body shot
and One cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
One takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LaRue scores with a decent looking hook.
LaRue misses with a shot to the body
and One cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRue. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaRue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

One shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. LaRue is trying to defend but One finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRue gets full guard.
One postures up.
LaRue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard.
One wants to get back to his feet but LaRue is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LaRue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRue tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

One manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nameless One will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector LaRue's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

LaRue misses with a wild combination.
LaRue swings for the body but One moves out of range.
LaRue swings and misses with a shot to the body
and One counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LaRue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One misses with a takedown attempt

and LaRue counters with a single leg into guard. One didn't expect that.
LaRue slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
LaRue lands a couple of digs.
One wants to sweep but no luck.
One is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LaRue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
One is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LaRue is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaRue is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nameless One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaRue moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaRue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LaRue working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
One is trying to improve his position.
LaRue trying to control the position but One is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaRue throws a sloppy body shot

and One counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LaRue tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
One throwing shots but LaRue is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRue is trying to maintain the position but One is very close to passing his half guard.
LaRue is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but One is staying active.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LaRue is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
One blocks a jab.
One dodges the punch combination from LaRue.
One doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaRue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
One bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaRue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaRue misses with a shot to the body
and One counters with a one-two to the body.
One fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nameless One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRue connects with a right hand. One shakes it off.
One swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRue.
A big left from One misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector LaRue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Nameless One!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Hector LaRue!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Nameless One!

Nameless One wins by split decision!