PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Llavicrep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ripgut
vs
Llavicrep

190 cm
39
225 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

195 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Ripgut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Llavicrep!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llavicrep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ripgut.
Ripgut misses with a left hand

and Llavicrep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Ripgut breaks the clinch.
Ripgut throws the left hand but Llavicrep avoids the punch easily.
Llavicrep waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ripgut.
Llavicrep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripgut paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Llavicrep gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Llavicrep avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Llavicrep can do anything to dispel that myth.
Llavicrep avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Ripgut stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ripgut throws a looping overhand right but Llavicrep ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Ripgut.
Llavicrep wants to clinch.
Ripgut misses with a series of wild punches.
Llavicrep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ripgut.
Sean Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llavicrep misses with a series of wild punches.
Ripgut moves in looking to clinch but Llavicrep pushes him off.
Llavicrep slips a jab from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws out a loose jab but Llavicrep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripgut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Llavicrep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ripgut.
Ripgut misses with an uppercut. Llavicrep saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Ripgut misses its intended target.
Llavicrep throws a right and a left that both miss.

Llavicrep scores with a takedown into Ripgut's guard.

Ripgut has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Llavicrep has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Ripgut as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Llavicrep on the side of the head.
Llavicrep's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ripgut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Llavicrep scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llavicrep bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ripgut's corner calls for a 1-2. Ripgut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Llavicrep misses with the combination.

Llavicrep moves into range and clinches up with Ripgut.
Ripgut misses with a punch on the inside.

Ripgut breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Ripgut.
Ripgut lands with a hook. Llavicrep tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Llavicrep drives through and clinches with Ripgut against the cage.

Ripgut gets control of Llavicrep's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ripgut will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Llavicrep slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ripgut wants to get back to his feet but Llavicrep passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut tries to kick Llavicrep off but Llavicrep keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llavicrep content to control rather than advance.
Ripgut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Llavicrep.
Ripgut won't allow Llavicrep to pass to mount.
Ripgut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Llavicrep.
Ripgut looks like he's trying to stand up.
Llavicrep really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ripgut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Llavicrep is trying to control. Ripgut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ripgut is trying to stand.
Llavicrep looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep stops Ripgut from getting back to his feet.
Llavicrep is keen to just control but Ripgut is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ripgut is trying to stand back up but Llavicrep is controlling him
Ripgut is breathing heavily.
Ripgut trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ripgut is staying active underneath Llavicrep, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Llavicrep controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Llavicrep.
Llavicrep misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Llavicrep slips under a jab from Ripgut.
Ripgut slips a straight right by Llavicrep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Ripgut dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ripgut avoids the body shot from Llavicrep.
Llavicrep moves forwards but Ripgut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ripgut here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Llavicrep slips a jab from Ripgut.
Ripgut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Llavicrep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws out a loose jab but Llavicrep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripgut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ripgut wants it to stay on the feet.
Ripgut missing with a left hand there. Llavicrep was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ripgut throws a hook to the side of Llavicrep's head but Llavicrep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ripgut with a hook.
Ripgut throws out a loose jab but Llavicrep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Llavicrep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ripgut scores with a hook.
Ripgut misses with a few strikes there.
Llavicrep thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripgut throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llavicrep displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripgut throws out the jab.
Llavicrep misses with a takedown attempt - Ripgut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Llavicrep throws a half hearted mid kick.

Ripgut fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Llavicrep to the ground. Ripgut is now in Llavicrep's guard.
Ripgut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Llavicrep manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Llavicrep lands a heavy elbow.
Llavicrep landing punches.
Johnny Llavicrep has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llavicrep has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ripgut's face.
Ripgut really wants to buck Llavicrep off and get back to his feet.
Ripgut throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ripgut 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.
Ripgut wants to get back to full guard.
Ripgut is not content to let Llavicrep control the position.
Ripgut looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ripgut missing with punches from the bottom.
Ripgut is trying to stand up here but Llavicrep is controlling him well.
Ripgut throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Llavicrep is pressing down on Ripgut's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ripgut is holding on for now.
Llavicrep is trying to control. Ripgut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Llavicrep lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut is trying to stand.

Ripgut kicks Llavicrep off and gets back to his feet.
Sean Ripgut is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Llavicrep looks to land a right hand but Ripgut moved out of range.
Llavicrep throws the left hand but Ripgut avoids the punch easily.
Llavicrep dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ripgut throws a shot from downtown. Llavicrep moves away and avoids it.
Ripgut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llavicrep shoots in and drives through. Ripgut sprawls well.
Sean Ripgut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Llavicrep.
Ripgut lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Llavicrep shoots in but Ripgut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ripgut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Llavicrep misses.
Llavicrep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ripgut.
Llavicrep walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ripgut throws out a loose jab but Llavicrep uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Llavicrep tries to land a front kick but Ripgut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ripgut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Llavicrep.
Jab from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a jab but it's blocked by Llavicrep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripgut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Llavicrep.
Ripgut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ripgut with a jab.
Ripgut misses with a wild combination.
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 Sean Ripgut will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Llavicrep throws a right and a left that Ripgut avoids nicely.
Llavicrep uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ripgut.
Ripgut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Llavicrep displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripgut throws out the jab.
Ripgut connects with a nice looking jab.
Ripgut throws a hook but Llavicrep avoids it easily.
Ripgut throws a lazy right hand but Llavicrep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Llavicrep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripgut was well out of range. Poor timing from Llavicrep.
Llavicrep tries to land a leg kick but Ripgut saw it coming and moves away.
Ripgut is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Llavicrep fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Llavicrep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Llavicrep takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Llavicrep takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut dodges the punch combination from Llavicrep.
Ripgut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripgut throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Ripgut.
Llavicrep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripgut was well out of range. Poor timing from Llavicrep.
Decent striking displayed by Ripgut there.
A jab from Ripgut finds it's way through Llavicrep's defenses.
Ripgut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Llavicrep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Llavicrep enables Ripgut to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Llavicrep manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Llavicrep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ripgut throwing strikes from guard but Llavicrep blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut cracks Llavicrep with a solid left hand.
Ripgut distracts Llavicrep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ripgut decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Llavicrep shoots in for a takedown but Ripgut shows good takedown defense.
Sean Ripgut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Llavicrep.
Llavicrep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ripgut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Llavicrep defends it nicely.
Ripgut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ripgut connects with a nice looking jab.
Ripgut fails with a takedown attempt.
Llavicrep throws a series of punches but Ripgut avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Llavicrep.
Ripgut lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Llavicrep backs up against the cage.
Llavicrep throws a head kick but Ripgut moves out of range.
Johnny Llavicrep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripgut wants to clinch up but Llavicrep keeps it at a distance.
Ripgut cracks Llavicrep with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Llavicrep staying out of range there.
Ripgut shoots in looking for a takedown. Llavicrep tries to sprawl out of it but Ripgut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Llavicrep manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ripgut shoots in and drives through. Llavicrep sprawls well.
Ripgut shoots in looking for a takedown but Llavicrep manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ripgut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ripgut moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep goes for a double leg but Ripgut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ripgut continues to drive forward.

Llavicrep breaks from the clinch.
Ripgut scores with a decent looking hook.
Llavicrep misses with a straight left.
Ripgut throws a shot from downtown. Llavicrep moves away and avoids it.
Ripgut tries to clinch up.
Llavicrep circles away from the clinch attempt
and Llavicrep counters with a left and a right that stings Ripgut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Llavicrep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ripgut misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripgut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Llavicrep takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnny Llavicrep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Ripgut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Llavicrep ducks under a wild hook from Ripgut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Ripgut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ripgut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Ripgut!