PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Guillermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and boy talahib itim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guillermo
vs
talahib itim

185 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Guillermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, boy talahib itim!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillermo throws a hook but itim blocks it.
Guillermo throws an overhand right that lands on itim's shoulder, as itim tries to avoid the shot.
itim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guillermo throws an overhand right that lands on itim's shoulder, as itim tries to avoid the shot.
Guillermo misses with an uppercut. itim saw that one coming.
itim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guillermo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten itim somewhat.
itim slips a jab from Guillermo.
Guillermo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Guillermo has closed the distance and engaged itim in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Guillermo.
Guillermo wants to get back to striking at distance but itim won't allow it.
itim keeps control of Guillermo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guillermo has itim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. itim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guillermo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. itim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
itim keeps control of Guillermo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillermo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guillermo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. itim smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Guillermo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
itim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guillermo.
itim keeps the fight on the outside.
Guillermo throws a head kick that misses.
Guillermo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but itim manages to avoid it.
Guillermo throws a leg kick but itim checks it.
Guillermo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guillermo tries to close the distance and clinch up but itim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guillermo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
itim misses with a double jab.
Guillermo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around itim's waist but itim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guillermo off to one side.
Guillermo is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by itim!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo shoots in for a takedown but itim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
itim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guillermo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
itim misses with a series of wild punches.
itim throws a right and a left that Guillermo avoids nicely.
Guillermo throws a left and a right that both miss
and itim counters with a left and a right that stings Guillermo.
itim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guillermo takes one on the button.
itim throws a right and a left that Guillermo avoids nicely.

itim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guillermo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
itim misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
itim working the head and body with strikes.
Guillermo taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim is putting a hurting on Guillermo here, landing some big shots from side control.
itim throws a strike aimed at the side of Guillermo's head but Guillermo avoids it well.
itim landing a few strikes.
itim landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
itim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
itim misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
itim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
itim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
itim trying to control the action but Guillermo is working from the bottom.
itim lands a nice forearm strike.
Guillermo is looking for a sweep.
itim working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from itim seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
itim tries to move to mount but Guillermo blocks the move with his legs.
Guillermo regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. itim connects with a nice short shot to Guillermo's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
itim winds up and cracks Guillermo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
itim is nestled in close to Guillermo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
itim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guillermo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guillermo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

boy talahib itim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guillermo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. itim defends it nicely.
Guillermo shoots in but no luck this time.
Guillermo misses with a double jab
and itim counters with a two punch combo.
itim fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by itim!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
itim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
itim lands a nice hook to Guillermo's body. Guillermo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
itim fails to land with a series of punches.
itim works over Guillermo's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
itim lands a head shot.
Guillermo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guillermo shoots in but itim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Guillermo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by itim or perhaps it was just good defense by Guillermo which made him look bad.
itim misses with a wild combination.
Randall Guillermo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guillermo blocks the body kick.
itim lands with a shot to the body.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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.
itim scores with a one two! Guillermo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Guillermo blocks a head kick by itim.
itim throws a one two combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Guillermo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Guillermo is looking to clinch.
itim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
itim misses with a two punch combination.
itim throws a right hand that Guillermo ducks under and follows up with a left that Guillermo also avoids with ease.
itim throws a nice looking combination but Guillermo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
itim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
itim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guillermo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
itim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guillermo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim swinging wilding here.
itim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
itim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
itim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guillermo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
itim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
itim misses with the combination.
itim moves into range and connects with a jab.
itim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
itim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four 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.
Guillermo avoids a punch combination nicely.
itim tries to bum rush Guillermo with a series of wild strikes but Guillermo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randall Guillermo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guillermo throws a hook but itim blocks it.
A left and a right from itim both land. Nice combination.
itim lands a two punch combo.
itim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
itim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
itim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
itim misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

boy talahib itim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Guillermo dodges the punch combination from itim.
Guillermo throws a lazy head kick
and itim counters with a series of strikes. Guillermo will be more careful next time no doubt.
itim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guillermo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guillermo misses with a double jab
and itim counters with a straight right hand.
itim's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and itim duly obliges.
No luck for Guillermo with that takedown attempt.
Guillermo avoids the head kick by itim.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
itim throws a right hand that Guillermo ducks under and follows up with a left that Guillermo also avoids with ease.
Guillermo moves out of range as itim throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
itim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guillermo takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Guillermo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
itim throws a series of punches but Guillermo avoids them all with ease.
itim throws a nice looking combination but Guillermo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
itim misses with a head kick.
Guillermo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and itim counters with a stiff right hand.
itim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
itim's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and itim duly obliges.
itim misses with a wild combination.
itim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo throws a head kick but itim moves out of range.
itim fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by itim.
Guillermo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
itim lands with a hook. Guillermo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
itim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
itim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
itim misses with a double jab.
itim scores with a three punch combo!
itim stuffs the takedown attempt from Guillermo. Guillermo gets slowly back to his feet.
itim's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and itim duly obliges.
itim lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guillermo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
itim throws a one two combo.
itim lands a jab-cross combination.
Guillermo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
itim misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillermo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. itim defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Guillermo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by itim - just one landing.
Guillermo slips a jab and a cross from itim.
itim throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
itim looks to land a combination. Guillermo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
itim lands a jab-cross combination.
Randall Guillermo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Guillermo moves out of range easily.
itim slips a jab from Guillermo.
itim throws a series of punches but Guillermo moves out of range.
itim lands a two punch combo.
itim swinging wilding here.
boy talahib itim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
itim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by itim.
itim shoots for a takedown but Guillermo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
boy talahib itim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
itim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
boy talahib itim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got itim 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... boy talahib itim!