PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Guzman (ranked 6163 p4p, 6403 weight class) and Chapo Guzman (ranked 567 p4p, 579 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Guzman
vs
Guzman

183 cm
18
156
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
155
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chapo Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapo Guzman leaves Pablo Guzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pablo Guzman tries for a takedown but Chapo Guzman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapo Guzman throws a right and a left that Pablo Guzman avoids nicely.
Pablo Guzman tries to clinch but Chapo Guzman moves out of range.
Chapo Guzman misses with a looping left.
A combination from Chapo Guzman does no damage.
Chapo Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pablo Guzman is looking to counter punch.
Pablo Guzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Pablo Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapo Guzman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Pablo Guzman both land. Nice combination.
Pablo Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapo Guzman.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chapo Guzman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chapo Guzman tries to break the clinch but Pablo Guzman is controlling the position.
Pablo Guzman wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman prevents Chapo Guzman from breaking the clinch.
Pablo Guzman prevents Chapo Guzman from breaking the clinch.
Chapo Guzman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pablo Guzman has him pressed against the cage.

Pablo Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pablo Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapo Guzman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pablo Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo Guzman dodges the punch combination from Chapo Guzman.
Chapo Guzman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pablo Guzman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pablo Guzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapo Guzman as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Chapo Guzman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapo Guzman keeps the fight on the outside.
Pablo Guzman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chapo Guzman defends well and Pablo Guzman ends up having to push Chapo Guzman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Chapo Guzman jumps guard.
Chapo Guzman looks winded!
Pablo Guzman controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pablo Guzman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chapo Guzman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chapo Guzman has escaped and now he's on top!

Chapo Guzman preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pablo Guzman is on top in guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo Guzman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapo Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman looking to pass the guard.
Chapo Guzman being controlled here, momentarily.
Chapo Guzman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Chapo Guzman is working an open guard so Pablo Guzman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pablo Guzman or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapo Guzman, which made it look bad.
Chapo Guzman misses with a series of wild punches.
Pablo Guzman looks for a takedown but Chapo Guzman sprawls well.
Chapo Guzman tries to bum rush Pablo Guzman with a series of wild strikes but Pablo Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pablo Guzman wants to clinch up but Chapo Guzman keeps it at a distance.
Chapo Guzman throws out a counter right but Pablo Guzman avoids it with no problem.
Pablo Guzman misses with a head kick.

Pablo Guzman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chapo Guzman has had enough of the clinch but Pablo Guzman keeps him there for the moment.
Pablo Guzman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chapo Guzman pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Pablo Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chapo Guzman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chapo Guzman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Pablo Guzman moves into range and clinches up with Chapo Guzman.

Pablo Guzman pulls Chapo Guzman into guard.
Chapo Guzman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pablo Guzman is trying to keep Chapo Guzman in close.

Pablo Guzman pushes Chapo Guzman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chapo Guzman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pablo Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo Guzman fails with the takedown
and Chapo Guzman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pablo Guzman throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Chapo Guzman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pablo Guzman shoots in and drives through. Chapo Guzman sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapo Guzman scores with a shot to the body.
Chapo Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo Guzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapo Guzman pinned against the cage. Chapo Guzman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Chapo Guzman. Those never looked like landing.
Pablo Guzman throws a leg kick but Chapo Guzman checks it.
No joy there for Chapo Guzman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapo Guzman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chapo Guzman misses with a body punch
and Chapo Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pablo Guzman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chapo Guzman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Pablo Guzman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chapo Guzman misses with a combination
and Chapo Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapo Guzman lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Chapo Guzman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman wants to clinch but Chapo Guzman slips to the side
enabling Chapo Guzman to counter with a crisp jab.
Chapo Guzman misses with a wild combination.
Pablo Guzman throws the kick towards the body but Chapo Guzman avoids it.
Chapo Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chapo Guzman throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapo Guzman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablo Guzman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pablo Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Pablo Guzman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pablo Guzman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapo Guzman's waist but Chapo Guzman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo Guzman off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pablo Guzman.
Pablo Guzman doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapo Guzman circles away.
Pablo Guzman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapo Guzman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapo Guzman misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapo Guzman. Pablo Guzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chapo Guzman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapo Guzman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pablo Guzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chapo Guzman sprawls well. He's pushed Pablo Guzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chapo Guzman swinging wildly here.
Pablo Guzman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chapo Guzman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pablo Guzman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chapo Guzman but Chapo Guzman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chapo Guzman misses with a few strikes there.
Chapo Guzman throws a nice looking combination but Pablo Guzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pablo Guzman forces Chapo Guzman back against the cage and clinches.

Pablo Guzman breaks from the clinch.
Pablo Guzman throws out a leg kick but Chapo Guzman moves out of range and Pablo Guzman only half commits.
Chapo Guzman stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo Guzman. Pablo Guzman gets slowly back to his feet.
Pablo Guzman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Chapo Guzman.
Chapo Guzman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo Guzman.
Chapo Guzman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pablo Guzman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chapo Guzman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pablo Guzman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pablo Guzman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Chapo Guzman scores with a four punch combination!
Pablo Guzman tries to clinch but Chapo Guzman moves out of range.
Chapo Guzman throws a combination that misses
and Pablo Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Chapo Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Chapo Guzman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pablo Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo Guzman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pablo Guzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapo Guzman misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo Guzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chapo Guzman circles away.
Chapo Guzman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pablo Guzman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapo Guzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pablo Guzman shoots in but Chapo Guzman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapo Guzman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapo Guzman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pablo Guzman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Chapo Guzman. Those never looked like landing.
Pablo Guzman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Pablo Guzman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chapo Guzman on his heels. He'll look to pass Chapo Guzman's guard now, I'm sure.
Pablo Guzman is looking to pass into half guard but Chapo Guzman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chapo Guzman is in guard.

Chapo Guzman throwing strikes from guard but Pablo Guzman blocks nicely.

Pablo Guzman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chapo Guzman defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapo Guzman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chapo Guzman is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo Guzman has wrist control.
Chapo Guzman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pablo Guzman trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapo Guzman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chapo Guzman won't allow Pablo Guzman to sweep him here.
Pablo Guzman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chapo Guzman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo Guzman throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapo Guzman throwing strikes from guard but Pablo Guzman blocks nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chapo Guzman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pablo Guzman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chapo Guzman tries to avoid it but Pablo Guzman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chapo Guzman to the ground. Chapo Guzman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chapo Guzman lands a jab to the nose.
Pablo Guzman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chapo Guzman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chapo Guzman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chapo Guzman throws a combination. Pablo Guzman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pablo Guzman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pablo Guzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chapo Guzman defends it nicely.
Chapo Guzman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo Guzman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapo Guzman's waist but Chapo Guzman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo Guzman off to one side.
Chapo Guzman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pablo Guzman counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablo Guzman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapo Guzman is fending him off so far but Pablo Guzman persists. Nope, Chapo Guzman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapo Guzman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapo Guzman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pablo Guzman.
Pablo Guzman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pablo Guzman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapo Guzman. Pablo Guzman does a little dance to reset his feet.

Pablo Guzman darts in and clinches Chapo Guzman up against the cage.

Pablo Guzman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pablo Guzman instigates a clinch.
Chapo Guzman is trying to break the clinch but Pablo Guzman has him pressed against the cage.
Pablo Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapo Guzman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chapo Guzman wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chapo Guzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chapo Guzman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chapo Guzman!