PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Salazar (ranked 24731 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Razos (ranked 4897 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaine Salazar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Salazar
vs
Razos

222 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 Los Angeles, Blaine Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raf Razos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Razos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salazar to the ground. Razos is now in Salazar's guard.
Salazar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Razos.
Razos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Razos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Salazar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Razos stacks Salazar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Razos!

Razos tries for a kimura but Salazar is defending well.
Razos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is looking to regain half guard here but Razos keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Razos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Razos in the domination position with Salazar hanging on.

Razos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Salazar to his feet.

Salazar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Salazar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Razos passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Razos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Razos stalls from top position.
The ground and pound from Razos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salazar is trying to get back to half guard.

Razos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salazar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Razos's guard! Nice work there by Salazar!
Razos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salazar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salazar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salazar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Razos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Razos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Salazar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Razos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Razos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Razos throwing strikes from guard but Salazar blocks nicely.

Razos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Razos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Salazar kicks Razos off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raf Razos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Razos has Salazar up against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Razos to keep the fight standing.
Razos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but Razos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salazar jumps guard but Razos stands there with Salazar around his waist. Salazar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaine Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Razos successfully pulls guard.
Razos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salazar controls the pace.
Razos managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razos 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Razos is controlling Salazar's posture.
Razos has a closed guard, preventing Salazar from standing up.
Salazar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Razos wants to sweep here but Salazar controlling him for the moment.
Salazar throwing strikes from guard but Razos blocks nicely.
Razos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salazar.

Salazar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two 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.

Razos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Salazar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Razos pulls guard effortlessly.
Salazar preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salazar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salazar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Razos is looking to sweep but instead, Salazar has passed into half guard.
Razos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salazar is working away from the top position though.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Razos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Salazar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Razos still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Razos has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raf Razos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salazar is trying to get back to full guard.
Razos stalling away here and it's allowed Salazar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Razos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Razos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salazar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Salazar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Razos has picked Salazar up and slammed him! Salazar can't keep hold of the triangle and Razos manages to pass to side control!

Razos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salazar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Razos's guard! Nice work there by Salazar!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razos tries to strike from the bottom.
Razos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Salazar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Razos is controlling Salazar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Salazar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Razos wants to get back to his feet.
Razos wants to improve his position but Salazar is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raf Razos 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!

Razos gets a clinch.
Razos is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Razos to work.

Razos pulls guard successfully.
Salazar postures up and lands a big shot to Razos's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar throws a strike but Razos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Salazar controls Razos momentarily but Razos frees himself.
Salazar 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.
Salazar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razos postures up.
Razos trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Razos advances to half guard.
Salazar wants to improve his position but Razos is controlling well.
Razos throwing shots but Salazar is blocking nicely.
Razos trying to control the pace.
Razos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two 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.
Salazar won't allow Razos to pass to mount.
Razos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Salazar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Razos controls the pace.

Salazar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Razos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Razos stands up and waves to Salazar to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Razos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salazar to the mat! Salazar manages to get full guard.
Salazar keeping full guard, as Razos tries to pass.
Razos controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razos is looking to advance position but Salazar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Salazar looking to finish with strikes here!
Razos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blaine Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raf Razos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salazar avoids the attempt from Razos to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raf Razos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Razos 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raf Razos!