PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Liondoom (ranked 3784 p4p, 3985 weight class) and Jorge De La Cruz (ranked 388 p4p, 401 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Liondoom
vs
De La Cruz

178 cm
26
265
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
225
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Liondoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge De La Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De La Cruz lands a left and a right that send Liondoom crashing to the mat, dazed. De La Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Albert Liondoom has been cut.
Liondoom punishes De La Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.

Liondoom looking to score a takedown here. De La Cruz is defending well but Liondoom drives through and ends up in De La Cruz's guard.
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!
Liondoom stopping the sweep attempt from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.

Liondoom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liondoom controls from within his opponent's guard.
De La Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De La Cruz has his foot on Liondoom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liondoom works his way back into a safe position though.
Liondoom postures up in De La Cruz's guard and throws a big left but De La Cruz blocks it.
Liondoom stops De La Cruz from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liondoom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De La Cruz misses with a wild body shot.

De La Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

De La Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Liondoom wants to sweep here but De La Cruz controlling him for the moment.
De La Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.

Liondoom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De La Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liondoom is keeping the position for now.
Liondoom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz preventing the sweep.
De La Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De La Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Liondoom keeping full guard, as De La Cruz tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liondoom is trying to keep De La Cruz in close.
De La Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Liondoom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De La Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Cruz is not content to let Liondoom control the position.
De La Cruz prevents Liondoom from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liondoom wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Cruz keeps working.
De La Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liondoom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liondoom tries to advance to mount but can't.
Liondoom wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Cruz keeps working.
De La Cruz is trying to improve his position.
De La Cruz looking for a sweep but Liondoom has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Cruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge De La Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Liondoom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Liondoom gets a double leg takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
Liondoom throws an elbow that misses. De La Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Liondoom's guard. Nice move by De La Cruz!

De La Cruz won't allow Liondoom to sweep him here.
We've been informed that De La Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Liondoom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liondoom being controlled here, momentarily.
Liondoom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Liondoom pulls De La Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents De La Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De La Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Liondoom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Cruz postures up.
Albert Liondoom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Cruz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liondoom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De La Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

De La Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De La Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.

Liondoom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liondoom looking for a sweep. Not yet Liondoom, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liondoom keeping moving, preventing De La Cruz from controlling successfully.
Liondoom controls De La Cruz momentarily but De La Cruz frees himself.
De La Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liondoom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liondoom wants to sweep here but De La Cruz controlling him for the moment.
De La Cruz is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Liondoom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Liondoom wants to pass to mount but De La Cruz is defending the position.
De La Cruz trying to hold on to Liondoom's head to control him but Liondoom postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Liondoom seems to be looking for submissions.
De La Cruz wants to control but Liondoom passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Albert Liondoom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Liondoom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

De La Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liondoom to the mat! Liondoom manages to get full guard.
Liondoom is trying to control the position but De La Cruz postures up.

Liondoom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De La Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De La Cruz tries to stand but Liondoom is controlling from the bottom.
Liondoom keeping full guard, as De La Cruz tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De La Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Cruz passes Liondoom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liondoom is trying to control but can't.

De La Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liondoom sees it coming and defends easily.
De La Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Liondoom defends it.
De La Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De La Cruz stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De La Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liondoom keeps working.
Liondoom is trying to get back to full guard.
De La Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De La Cruz moves forwards but Liondoom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De La Cruz wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De La Cruz gets caught napping as Liondoom dives in and scores a takedown. De La Cruz manages to retain guard.
Liondoom trying to control but De La Cruz is working from the bottom.
De La Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Liondoom is proving a slippery customer.
De La Cruz wants to stand and escape but Liondoom is having none of it.
Liondoom sitting in guard here, content to control.
De La Cruz keeping moving, preventing Liondoom from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De La Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De La Cruz trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Liondoom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La Cruz is not content to let Liondoom control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liondoom is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albert Liondoom.
I think Liondoom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Albert Liondoom!
Albert Liondoom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.