PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Cut (ranked 4069 p4p, 4781 weight class) and Oscar De La Werido (ranked 444 p4p, 494 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cut
vs
De La Werido

170 cm
25
160
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
167
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Cut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar De La Werido!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De La Werido's waist but De La Werido gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cut off to one side.
De La Werido let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cut defending well as De La Werido loads up on a big left hand.

Cut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De La Werido is trying to control but can't.
Cut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De La Werido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De La Werido taking some punishment here, with Cut in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Werido trying to hold on to Cut's head to control him but Cut postures up.
Cut prevents De La Werido from improving his position.
Cut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Cut stands up out of the half guard.
Cut shoots in looking for a takedown but De La Werido manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cut fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De La Werido gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De La Werido wants to get back to full guard.
Cut wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Werido keeps working.
Cut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Werido is trying to get back to full guard.

Cut decides to return to a standing position.
Cut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De La Werido's waist but De La Werido gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cut off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cut or perhaps it was just good defense by De La Werido, which made it look bad.
De La Werido is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cut with a body shot.
Cut is breathing heavily.
Cut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De La Werido displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cut.
De La Werido connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Werido defends it nicely.
De La Werido scores with a jab to the body.
De La Werido takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De La Werido is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cut is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De La Werido scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cut doesn't seem bothered though.
Cut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Werido lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oscar De La Werido will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cut staying out of range there.
De La Werido works Cut's body with a nice hook.

Cut changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De La Werido looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cut scores with a couple of short elbows.
De La Werido is looking for a sweep.
De La Werido taking punishment in the form of punches.
De La Werido tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De La Werido sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De La Werido has hold of Cut's hands but Cut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De La Werido is trying to control but can't.
Cut working over De La Werido with some ground and pound. De La Werido looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tim Cut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cut there.
De La Werido is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cut scores with a couple of nice shots.
De La Werido is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cut scores with a couple of nice shots.
De La Werido tries to get to full guard but Cut has control of the leg.
Cut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Cut stands up and beckons De La Werido to join him on the feet.
De La Werido lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cut darts in looking for a takedown but De La Werido gets double underhooks and turns Cut into the cage.
Cut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De La Werido's waist but De La Werido gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cut off to one side.
Oscar De La Werido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cut ducks right into an uppercut from De La Werido.
Cut takes a jab right on the kisser.
De La Werido looks to land a left hand but Cut moved out of range nicely.
Cut dives in and grabs De La Werido's left leg, looking for a takedown. De La Werido pushes down on Cut's head and hops out.
De La Werido throws out a counter right but Cut avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Werido lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but De La Werido shows good takedown defense.
Cut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De La Werido, as that shot connected.
De La Werido lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cut defending well as De La Werido loads up on a big left hand.
De La Werido cracks Cut with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as De La Werido lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cut doesn't seem phased though.
De La Werido cracks Cut with a good jab.
Cut misses with a takedown attempt
and De La Werido counters with a straight right hand.
De La Werido is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cut.
Cut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De La Werido scores with a jab to the body.
Oscar De La Werido seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De La Werido scores with a body shot.
Cut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De La Werido looks to land a right hand but Cut moved out of range.
De La Werido has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Werido uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De La Werido throws a lazy right hand but Cut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cut tries to score a power double leg takedown but De La Werido sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cut somewhat.
Cut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De La Werido has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cut ducks right into an uppercut from De La Werido.
Cut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De La Werido swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar De La Werido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

De La Werido connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Cut decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De La Werido trying to control from the bottom.
Cut working the head and body with strikes.
De La Werido moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De La Werido bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cut's guard.

De La Werido trying to control but Cut is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Cut manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cut blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De La Werido is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De La Werido misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De La Werido stalling in the clinch but Cut improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cut prevents a body shot from De La Werido.
De La Werido lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Cut's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De La Werido is trying to maintain a safe position but Cut gets an underhook and turns De La Werido into the cage.
De La Werido throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De La Werido.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De La Werido swivels and escapes.
De La Werido with a hook.
De La Werido uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cut has time to react.
De La Werido misses with an uppercut. Cut saw that one coming.
De La Werido throws a hook to the side of Cut's head but Cut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cut fails with the takedown.
Cut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

De La Werido clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Werido fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De La Werido has him pressed against the cage.
De La Werido doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De La Werido swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cut prevents a body shot from De La Werido.
De La Werido keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cut's efforts to push away.
De La Werido trying to control the position but instead, Cut has worked for underhooks and has pushed De La Werido into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De La Werido fails to land.
Cut blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De La Werido.
De La Werido misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oscar De La Werido is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Werido misses with the head strike.
Cut is trying to break the clinch but De La Werido is controlling him.
Cut is looking to break free of the clinch but De La Werido has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De La Werido lands a hook that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
De La Werido lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Werido misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tim Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De La Werido is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar De La Werido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De La Werido 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar De La Werido!
In his post fight interview, Oscar De La Werido started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.