PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myron Cardenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighty McFighterkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cardenas
vs
McFighterkin

157 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myron Cardenas!
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, Fighty McFighterkin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by McFighterkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardenas, which made it look bad.
Cardenas really is a fat lump.
McFighterkin shoots in and drives through. Cardenas sprawls well.
McFighterkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myron Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighty McFighterkin.

McFighterkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cardenas really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Cardenas trying to hold on to McFighterkin's head to control him but McFighterkin postures up.
Cardenas missing with punches from the bottom.
Cardenas is trying to stand back up but McFighterkin is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cardenas 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.

Cardenas actively working from the bottom here.
Cardenas punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFighterkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cardenas wants to get back to full guard.

McFighterkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardenas is just riding it out for now. McFighterkin eventually gives up the hold.
Cardenas is trying to stand back up but McFighterkin is controlling him
Cardenas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cardenas continues to stall.
Cardenas trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardenas wants to improve his position but McFighterkin is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFighterkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardenas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McFighterkin.
McFighterkin throws a head kick that misses.
McFighterkin throws a wild body kick that Cardenas sees coming a mile off.
McFighterkin digs a good body shot into Cardenas's ribs.
Cardenas fails with the takedown.
McFighterkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFighterkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFighterkin looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFighterkin dives in and grabs Cardenas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardenas pushes down on McFighterkin's head and hops out.
McFighterkin darts in trying to clinch
and Cardenas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFighterkin has his takedown stuffed
letting Cardenas counter with a right hand.
Cardenas looks to land a left hand but McFighterkin moved out of range nicely.
McFighterkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Cardenas closes the distance and clinches.
Cardenas jumps guard but McFighterkin stands there with Cardenas around his waist. Cardenas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McFighterkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardenas.
McFighterkin is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cardenas lands a takedown into guard.
Cardenas preventing the sweep.
Cardenas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McFighterkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFighterkin seems keen to control Cardenas's posture.
Cardenas wants to get up but he can't break McFighterkin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McFighterkin striking off his back but it's not causing Cardenas any problems.
Cardenas chips away with some ground and pound.
McFighterkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardenas is one step ahead there.

McFighterkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cardenas clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Myron Cardenas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McFighterkin has a takedown stuffed.
Cardenas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McFighterkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cardenas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McFighterkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFighterkin with a poor takedown
and Cardenas counters with a nice body shot.
Myron Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighty McFighterkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFighterkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardenas as he avoids it easily.
McFighterkin tries for a takedown but Cardenas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighty McFighterkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFighterkin is breathing heavily.
McFighterkin tries to clinch there but Cardenas circles away.
Cardenas throws a quick counter head kick but McFighterkin was just out of range.
A head kick misses from Cardenas.
Cardenas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFighterkin.

Cardenas rushes McFighterkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cardenas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McFighterkin walks away with a smile on his face. Cardenas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McFighterkin throws a leg kick but Cardenas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cardenas throws a head kick that misses.
McFighterkin throws the kick towards the body but Cardenas avoids it.
Cardenas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cardenas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFighterkin can do to turn this around?
Cardenas moves out of range of the body kick.
It appears Cardenas was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFighterkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McFighterkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Cardenas has McFighterkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardenas is trying to drag McFighterkin to the mat but McFighterkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cardenas tries for a takedown but McFighterkin manages to get underhooks.

Cardenas breaks from the clinch.
McFighterkin wants to clinch up but Cardenas keeps it at a distance.
Cardenas throws a head kick that half lands.
Cardenas stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFighterkin tries for a takedown but Cardenas circles away easily
and Cardenas counters with a big head kick but McFighterkin shrugs it off.
McFighterkin wants to clinch.
Cardenas throws a counter high kick but McFighterkin was just alert enough to avoid it.
McFighterkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McFighterkin shoots for a takedown but Cardenas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cardenas throws a hook but McFighterkin avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFighterkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardenas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardenas throws a quick counter head kick but McFighterkin was just out of range.

McFighterkin gets caught flat footed, as Cardenas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cardenas wants to control from the top but McFighterkin keeps moving.
Cardenas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McFighterkin's head.

McFighterkin is working an open guard so Cardenas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

McFighterkin tries to keep at a distance but Cardenas has taken the fight into the clinch.

Cardenas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McFighterkin uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cardenas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myron Cardenas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Cardenas throws a head kick that misses.
McFighterkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFighterkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardenas is fending him off so far but McFighterkin persists. Nope, Cardenas circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardenas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McFighterkin shoots and misses
and Cardenas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myron Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighty McFighterkin.
McFighterkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McFighterkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardenas lands with a shot to the body.
Cardenas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFighterkin.
Cardenas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas throws a shot to the body.

Cardenas moves into the clinch.

Cardenas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFighterkin shoots in for a double leg but Cardenas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cardenas appears to be looking for a big counter.

Cardenas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cardenas is looking to take a break and control but McFighterkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cardenas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Cardenas tries for a kimura but McFighterkin is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cardenas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cardenas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McFighterkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McFighterkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFighterkin is trying to control Cardenas's posture but Cardenas avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFighterkin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McFighterkin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cardenas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cardenas working the body and head with strikes.

Cardenas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cardenas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McFighterkin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cardenas.
McFighterkin moves in looking to clinch but Cardenas pushes him off.
McFighterkin tries to land a front kick but Cardenas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFighterkin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas misses with a looping left.
McFighterkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cardenas defends it nicely.
McFighterkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardenas.
Cardenas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas slaps away a takedown attempt from McFighterkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighty McFighterkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myron Cardenas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Cardenas closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Myron Cardenas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardenas 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myron Cardenas!