PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Salcedo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Salcedo
vs
LaRue

183 cm
24
271 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

183 cm
27
272 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector LaRue!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue lands a jab to Salcedo's midsection.
Salcedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaRue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcedo manages to avoid it.
LaRue connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salcedo's hands.

It looks like Omar Salcedo has been cut.
Hector LaRue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

LaRue changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salcedo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by LaRue.
LaRue takes a little break here. Salcedo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Salcedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LaRue creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Salcedo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
LaRue tries to advance position but instead Salcedo slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRue winds up and cracks Salcedo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Salcedo tries to roll over but LaRue keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue content to control rather than advance.
Salcedo is trying to get back to full guard.
LaRue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
LaRue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salcedo is looking for a sweep. LaRue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaRue slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hector LaRue wasn't active enough on the ground.
LaRue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salcedo.
Salcedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
Salcedo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaRue.
Salcedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
Salcedo staying out of range there.
LaRue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salcedo fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to clinch up.
Salcedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaRue was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcedo.
Salcedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaRue throws an overhand right that lands on Salcedo's shoulder, as Salcedo tries to avoid the shot.
LaRue scores with a jab to the head.
LaRue looks to land a left hand but Salcedo moved out of range nicely.
LaRue misses with a body punch
and Salcedo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LaRue throws a combination that misses
and Salcedo counters with a solid body kick.
Omar Salcedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salcedo tries to clinch there but LaRue circles away.
LaRue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Salcedo.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRue misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to clinch but LaRue moves out of range.
LaRue misses with a shot to the body

and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch.
Salcedo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaRue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by LaRue.

Omar Salcedo's cut is getting worse.
LaRue avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo working LaRue over with knees to the body.
LaRue looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaRue.
Salcedo scores with a hook to the body.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaRue avoids it.
Salcedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRue blocks a body shot from Salcedo.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo has LaRue pressed against the cage, preventing LaRue from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. LaRue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
LaRue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector LaRue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Salcedo's cut.
That's time! Salcedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Salcedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaRue throws out a loose jab but Salcedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRue misses with a wild body shot.
LaRue thows a body shot but no joy.
Salcedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LaRue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LaRue looks to land a right hand but Salcedo moved out of range.
LaRue keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from LaRue misses.
LaRue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salcedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaRue lands with an uppercut that bounces Salcedo off the cage and back into rage.
Hector LaRue seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salcedo moves away.
LaRue lands a body shot.
Salcedo ducks under a wild hook from LaRue.
Salcedo lands a body shot.
LaRue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salcedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salcedo takes a swing at LaRue's ribcage but misses.
Salcedo is looking to wear down LaRue with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salcedo avoids the body shot from LaRue.
LaRue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salcedo.
LaRue swats away the attempt to clinch by Salcedo.
LaRue misses with a shot to the body
and Salcedo counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue shoots for a takedown but Salcedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. LaRue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaRue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salcedo was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRue.
Salcedo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LaRue misses with a looping left.
LaRue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salcedo moves in looking to clinch but LaRue pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRue. Salcedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaRue has his takedown stuffed

and Salcedo counters by clinching up.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaRue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
LaRue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salcedo backwards.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LaRue in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
LaRue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaRue avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaRue digs a right hand underneath Salcedo's ribcage. Salcedo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from LaRue.
LaRue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaRue is working Salcedo over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for LaRue.
LaRue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRue.

Omar Salcedo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

LaRue breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from LaRue misses its intended target.
Salcedo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LaRue looks to land a right hand but Salcedo moved out of range.
Salcedo moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. LaRue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Jeez, Omar Salcedo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LaRue scores with a body shot.

LaRue drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LaRue is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRue avoids the strikes from the bottom by Salcedo.
LaRue is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salcedo's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector LaRue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Salcedo's cut.
That's time! Salcedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

LaRue misses with a jab to the body
and Salcedo counters with a nice leg kick.
Salcedo ducks under a wild hook from LaRue.
LaRue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salcedo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaRue somewhat.
Salcedo ducks under a wild hook from LaRue.
Salcedo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaRue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salcedo staying out of range there.
LaRue misses with a body punch
and Salcedo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salcedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaRue manages to avoid it.
LaRue shoots in for a double leg but Salcedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo moves out of range of the strikes.
LaRue checks a leg kick nicely.
LaRue misses the jab.

Salcedo clinches up against the cage.
LaRue misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from LaRue - that landed with a thud.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaRue is defending well for now.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Hector LaRue has been cut.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaRue is defending well for now.
LaRue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salcedo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from LaRue.
LaRue lands a right hand.
LaRue avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salcedo can't find room to land a body shot as LaRue controls the action.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow.
LaRue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salcedo.
Omar Salcedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaRue has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salcedo regains guard immediately.
LaRue is stalling in the full guard.
Salcedo looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaRue is one step ahead there.
LaRue pushing down on Salcedo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRue stalling.
Salcedo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but LaRue manages to pass to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRue controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue working the ground and pound effectively.
Salcedo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Salcedo is looking to get to half guard.
Salcedo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LaRue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salcedo tries to roll over but LaRue keeps him under control.
Salcedo is not content to let LaRue control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hector LaRue hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
LaRue connects with a jab.
Salcedo slips a straight right by LaRue.
Salcedo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hector LaRue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hector LaRue!