PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck-AC/DC. Jake Connor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hector Guerrero's chin.

Guerrero
vs
Connor

178 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Deadly Clothing
Silver Dragon Pharmacies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Guerrero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Connor!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerrero.
Connor connects with a single shot there.
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Connor scores with a punch to the head.
Connor throws a jab when Guerrero was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a looping left.
Connor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Connor misses with a looping left.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Connor avoids the punch easily.

Guerrero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Connor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guerrero tries to circle away but Connor has him pinned against the ropes.
Guerrero has Connor pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guerrero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guerrero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Connor is looking to break free of the clinch but Guerrero has double underhooks.
Connor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Hector Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero looking to slow down the pace here.
Guerrero fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor stalling the fight.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerrero swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tests Guerrero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerrero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guerrero somewhat.
Connor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guerrero backs up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Guerrero or perhaps it was just good defense by Connor which made him look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Guerrero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Connor scores with a body shot.
Connor scores with a hook.
Guerrero throws a shot from downtown. Connor moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero staying out of range there.
Guerrero moves out of range as Connor strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Connor throws a shot from downtown. Guerrero moves away and avoids it.
Guerrero gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Connor lands with a cross.
Guerrero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guerrero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connor has his takedown stuffed

and Guerrero counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Connor dodges the ground and pound from Guerrero.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Guerrero is trying to get an arm triangle but Connor is defending well.

Connor throws Guerrero to one side and escapes!
Connor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connor.
Connor throws a front kick aimed at Guerrero's knee but Guerrero avoids it well.
Connor throws a shot from downtown. Guerrero moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Connor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Connor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Guerrero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Connor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Connor tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Guerrero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Connor wants to stand but Guerrero is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position.
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Guerrero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Connor controls Guerrero momentarily but Guerrero frees himself.
Connor wants to stand up but Guerrero is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Connor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Connor lands a glancing blow to the side of Guerrero's head.
Jake Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connor sizes up Guerrero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Connor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Connor scores with a sloppy right hand. Guerrero should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guerrero slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Connor blocks a jab.
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hector Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Connor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Connor 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Connor!
Jake Connor is the new middleweight champion!