PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with August Guerrero's chin.

Guerrero
vs
Boom Knockout One Two Down

212 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, August Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One Two Down misses with a two punch combination.
Guerrero is looking to counter punch.
One Two Down shoots in looking for a takedown. Guerrero tries to sprawl out of it but One Two Down keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guerrero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

One Two Down shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guerrero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guerrero wants to control but One Two Down postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero tries to bench press One Two Down off him but One Two Down keeps the position.
Guerrero tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but One Two Down presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Guerrero tries to reverse the position but One Two Down maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
One Two Down throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guerrero wants to improve his position but One Two Down is controlling well.
Guerrero is working hard here to advance position.

One Two Down stands up and beckons Guerrero to join him on the feet.

One Two Down has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but One Two Down is keeping busy.
Guerrero tries for a takedown but One Two Down manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
One Two Down is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guerrero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guerrero wants to take the fight to the mat but One Two Down manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guerrero looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One Two Down gets underhooks to prevent Guerrero's takedown attempt.
Guerrero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but One Two Down gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
One Two Down is trying to stall.
Guerrero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. One Two Down fights it off and pushes away nicely.

One Two Down closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One Two Down is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Guerrero wants to get back to full guard.
One Two Down content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like One Two Down is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guerrero wants to control but One Two Down is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guerrero is staying active underneath One Two Down, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guerrero pushes One Two Down off looking to stand but One Two Down dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guerrero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

One Two Down closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guerrero did well to prevent One Two Down getting side control.
Guerrero looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero desperately trying to maintain half guard.
One Two Down is keen to just control but Guerrero is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guerrero fails to land the takedown.
One Two Down misses with the combination.

One Two Down dives in and scores a takedown into Guerrero's guard.
One Two Down really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guerrero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guerrero is trying to keep One Two Down in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One Two Down manages to get himself to full guard.

One Two Down wants to control the position but Guerrero says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
One Two Down is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One Two Down tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Guerrero has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
One Two Down is trying to stand.
Guerrero working the ground and pound effectively.
Guerrero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Guerrero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but One Two Down is surviving well by controlling Guerrero's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero stands up from mount. Strange move.
No luck for Guerrero with that takedown attempt.

One Two Down throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guerrero was covering up waiting for the punch and One Two Down finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guerrero is controlling One Two Down's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. One Two Down doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. One Two Down manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
One Two Down is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing One Two Down from controlling successfully.
Guerrero pulls One Two Down in close to his closed guard and prevents One Two Down from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guerrero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.

Guerrero is looking for a triangle but One Two Down pushes his legs off easily.

Guerrero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but One Two Down can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
One Two Down has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Guerrero has his foot on One Two Down's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. One Two Down works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One Two Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero is trying to keep One Two Down in close.
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 August Guerrero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

One Two Down moves into the clinch successfully.

Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
One Two Down shoots in looking for a takedown but Guerrero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One Two Down's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guerrero has a takedown stuffed.
Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One Two Down fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guerrero.
Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One Two Down is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerrero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
One Two Down takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guerrero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One Two Down shoots and misses

and Guerrero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
August Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down.
Guerrero is trying to stall.
Guerrero is trying to drag One Two Down to the mat but One Two Down just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Guerrero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
One Two Down misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Guerrero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One Two Down shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerrero but Guerrero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guerrero is looking to counter the offense by One Two Down and move into the clinch.
Guerrero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. One Two Down manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guerrero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Guerrero goes for a takedown in the clinch but One Two Down prevents it.
One Two Down prevents the takedown attempt.
Guerrero tries to break free but One Two Down pushes him back against the cage.
Guerrero wants to take the fight to the mat but One Two Down manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but One Two Down is defending well.

One Two Down manages to break the clinch.
Guerrero fails with the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by One Two Down.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown but One Two Down shows good takedown defense.
One Two Down tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerrero shoots in but One Two Down avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows One Two Down to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Guerrero wants to sweep but no luck.

Guerrero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One Two Down defends well.
Guerrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Guerrero, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One Two Down has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boom Boom Knockout One Two Down!