PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Heartman
vs
Genetia

178 cm
22
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, John Heartman!
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, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heartman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heartman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heartman shoots in for a double leg but Genetia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heartman tries to clinch but Genetia moves out of range.
Heartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Genetia tries to avoid it but Heartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Genetia to the ground. Genetia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heartman blocks a low kick nicely.
Heartman shoots in and drives through. Genetia sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heartman misses with a takedown attempt - Genetia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heartman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genetia. Genetia obviously looking to wear him down.
Genetia misses with a kick to the body.
Genetia lands a head kick. Heartman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia tries to land a front kick but Heartman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Genetia throws a leg kick which misses Heartman's front leg but catches the back leg as Heartman tries to avoid it.

Heartman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Genetia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heartman won't allow Genetia to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Genetia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heartman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Genetia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Heartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heartman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Genetia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heartman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heartman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Genetia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Genetia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genetia is looking to stand up but Heartman isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Genetia stuffs the takedown.
Heartman checks a leg kick.
Genetia pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heartman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Genetia circles away.
Genetia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genetia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heartman fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joliver Genetia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Heartman looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heartman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heartman blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genetia's waist but Genetia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heartman off to one side.
Genetia throws a solid leg kick but Heartman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Genetia.
Genetia throws a leg kick but Heartman moved away.
John Heartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heartman blocks a leg kick.
Heartman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Genetia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heartman shoots for a double leg takedown but Genetia sprawls well. He's pushed Heartman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heartman looks for a takedown but Genetia sprawls well.
Heartman fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia lands with a kick to the temple. Heartman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Genetia stuffs the takedown.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heartman tries for a takedown but Genetia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Heartman with that takedown attempt.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Genetia but Genetia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Heartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genetia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heartman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joliver Genetia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Genetia.
Heartman looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Genetia throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genetia misses with a low kick.
Heartman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heartman shoots in for a double leg but Genetia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heartman has a takedown stuffed.
Genetia throws a head kick but Heartman moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Genetia throws a chopping leg kick but Heartman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Genetia misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Genetia.
Heartman misses with a takedown attempt - Genetia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heartman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Genetia lands with a thumping leg kick.

Heartman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Heartman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Genetia is looking to improve his position but Heartman isn't that keen on the idea.

Heartman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Genetia is surviving well by controlling Heartman's body position as best he can.

Heartman has control of Genetia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Genetia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Heartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genetia keeps working.
Genetia moves into full guard.
Heartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Genetia is retaining full guard.

Heartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Genetia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genetia wants to get back to his feet but Heartman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heartman pushing down on Genetia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
John Heartman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genetia pushes Heartman off looking to stand but Heartman dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joliver Genetia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genetia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joliver Genetia!