PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Plainview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Plainview
vs
Rua

175 cm
27
164 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

172 cm
38
165 lbs
25 - 14 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

The Empire - 15% Laundry

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Plainview!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pedro Rua!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Plainview.
Plainview dives in for a single leg takedown but Rua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A body shot lands from Plainview.
Plainview misses with a punch to the body.
Plainview tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plainview misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Plainview to work.
Plainview can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Plainview tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.

Rua tightens his grip and picks Plainview up, before dumping him to the ground. Plainview manages to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Plainview has an active guard here but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plainview trying to control here.
Plainview is trying to control but Rua passes into side control!
Plainview is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rua stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plainview misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Plainview wants to control but Rua postures up.
Plainview is looking for a sweep.
Rua working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plainview gets back to half guard.
Plainview gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plainview looking to control.

Plainview has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plainview manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plainview wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Plainview is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plainview is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plainview.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Plainview dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Plainview looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Plainview attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rua slips under a jab.
Daniel Plainview seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plainview misses with a body shot

and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Plainview's guard now.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Plainview.
Plainview looking to control.
Rua preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plainview has an active guard here but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
Plainview trying to control from the bottom.

Plainview looking for submissions off his back.
Plainview is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plainview is working hard here to advance position.
Plainview is trying to control but Rua manages to pass to mount!
Plainview wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Plainview manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plainview pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Plainview with a nice head shot there.
Daniel Plainview overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plainview in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Plainview slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Plainview throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plainview missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plainview trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Plainview looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Plainview throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rua uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Plainview dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Plainview smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Plainview tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Plainview ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Plainview throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Plainview throws a leg kick

and Rua counters with a single leg into guard. Plainview didn't expect that.
Plainview is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Plainview looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plainview wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plainview throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rua escapes and throws Plainview's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Plainview looking for a sweep but Rua has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plainview is trying desperately to improve position.

Rua get's back to his feet.
Rua slips under a jab from Plainview.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Plainview, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Plainview misses with a wild body shot.
Plainview misses with a shot to the body

and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Plainview is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Plainview is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rua off and has taken his back!
Plainview tries to get the hooks in deep but Rua pushed the leg off.
Rua manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Rua.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plainview wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Plainview working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rua's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plainview trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plainview showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Plainview trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Plainview showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plainview 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Plainview!
A very excited looking Daniel Plainview rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.