PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between johny cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reach Disadvantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach Disadvantage will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

cuba
vs
Disadvantage

180 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, johny cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reach Disadvantage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

cuba scores a takedown into full mount!
Disadvantage tries to reverse the position but cuba maintains control.
cuba throws some wild stikes that Disadvantage manages to avoid easily.
cuba looking to ground and pound but Disadvantage is blocking nicely.
cuba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Disadvantage is looking to escape.
cuba throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Disadvantage because cuba loaded up on that one.

cuba moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Disadvantage has worked his arm free - good work by Disadvantage!
cuba working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

cuba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
cuba throws a strike aimed at the side of Disadvantage's head but Disadvantage avoids it well.
Disadvantage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
cuba working the ground and pound but Disadvantage is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cuba with the ground and pound but Disadvantage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
cuba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Disadvantage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two 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.
Disadvantage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from cuba.

cuba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Disadvantage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now cuba has Disadvantage in his guard.

Disadvantage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
cuba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Disadvantage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

cuba has his foot on Disadvantage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Disadvantage works his way back into a safe position though.
cuba is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

cuba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

cuba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Disadvantage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Disadvantage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Disadvantage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Disadvantage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Disadvantage wants to control from the top but cuba keeps moving.
cuba 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.

Disadvantage drops back looking for a leg! cuba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and cuba manages to kick Disadvantage off! Disadvantage jumps back into cuba's guard.
Disadvantage trying to control but cuba is working from the bottom.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Disadvantage misses with a head kick.
Disadvantage tests cuba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Disadvantage tries to clinch up but cuba circles away and keeps his distance.

cuba gets a takedown into half guard.

cuba looking for a submission but Disadvantage manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

cuba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Disadvantage dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that johny cuba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Disadvantage misses with a takedown attempt

and cuba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Disadvantage!

cuba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Disadvantage is now in cuba's guard. A big mistake from cuba there, giving up the dominant position!

cuba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Disadvantage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Disadvantage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
cuba could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Disadvantage drops back, looking for a kneebar! cuba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. cuba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from cuba!
cuba throwing strikes but Disadvantage manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Disadvantage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disadvantage trying to control the action but cuba is working from the bottom.
Disadvantage has knee on belly and moves into mount.
cuba swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Disadvantage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as cuba is looking to escape.

Disadvantage wants to finish this one by submission but cuba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Disadvantage.
Disadvantage moves to the back.

That's two 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.

Disadvantage looking for the RNC.
Disadvantage controlling well, preventing cuba from escaping the position.

cuba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Disadvantage.

Disadvantage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
cuba tries to roll but Disadvantage sticks to his back.

Disadvantage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. cuba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

cuba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Disadvantage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

cuba is having to fend off submission attempts from Disadvantage, who is looking to sink in the choke. Disadvantage doesn't have the hooks in though and cuba manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
cuba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
cuba throwing strikes from guard but Disadvantage blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cuba looking to pass the guard.

That's four 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.
Disadvantage controls cuba momentarily but cuba frees himself.
cuba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Disadvantage's guard.
Disadvantage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Disadvantage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
cuba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reach Disadvantage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! cuba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Disadvantage digs a good body shot into cuba's ribs.
Disadvantage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reach Disadvantage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

cuba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Disadvantage's half guard.

cuba is working for a kimura but Disadvantage is defending it quite comfortably.
Disadvantage tries to roll over but cuba keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Disadvantage is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

cuba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Disadvantage defends it well.
Disadvantage trying to hold on to cuba's head to control him but cuba postures up.
Disadvantage moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Disadvantage holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
cubais looking to pass into half guard but Disadvantage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Disadvantage is in guard.
cuba keeping moving, preventing Disadvantage from controlling successfully.
Disadvantage pushes down on cuba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
cuba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

cuba is defending against the submission attempts here by Disadvantage.

Disadvantage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

cuba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Disadvantage is trying to work for a kimura but cuba is defending well.

Disadvantage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Disadvantage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Disadvantage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. cuba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Disadvantage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
cuba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Disadvantage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Disadvantage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
cuba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Disadvantage throwing strikes from guard but cuba blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Disadvantage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reach Disadvantage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Disadvantage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reach Disadvantage!