PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Count Hytthu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Sound Of Thruth - As I Lay Dying kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Hytthu
vs
Guerra

191 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
203 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Toxic Nutrition

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Count Hytthu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra misses with a hook.
Hytthu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guerra.

Guerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guerra misses with a head shot.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hytthu wants to control but Guerra is having none of it.
Guerra looking to finish Hytthu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hytthu!

It looks like Count Hytthu has been cut.
Guerra lands a big elbow.
Guerra working Hytthu over with strikes here.

Guerra has hold of Hytthu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hytthu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hytthu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Guerra.

Guerra is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hytthu is surviving well by controlling Guerra's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hytthu is looking to improve his position but Guerra isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytthu is working hard here to advance position.
Guerra looking to finish with strikes here!
Hytthu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hytthu is breathing heavily.
Guerra tries to control but Hytthu wriggling away.
Guerra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hytthu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Guerra unloads with some shots from mount but Hytthu bucks and avoids them well.
Hytthu is looking to get to half guard.
Guerra looking to finish with strikes here!
Hytthu regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hytthu's head.
Hytthu is staying active underneath Guerra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hytthu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hytthu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hytthu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guerra is working away from the top position though.
Guerra tries to stand and escape but Hytthu is controlling the position.
Hytthu controlling the position well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Guerra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hytthu is trying to defend but Guerra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guerra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Guerra connects with a nice short shot to Hytthu's temple.
Guerra controlling the pace.

Guerra is working for a submission of some sort.
Hytthu wants to get back to full guard.
Hytthu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hytthu is trying to get back to full guard.
Guerra is looking to take a break and control but Hytthu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hytthu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guerra is working away from the top position though.

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.
Hytthu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guerra.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guerra tries to clinch up.
Guerra moves in looking to clinch but Hytthu pushes him off.
Guerra shoots in but Hytthu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hytthu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Hytthu circles away.
Hytthu with a poor takedown

and Guerra decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hytthu's guard.
Guerra throwing strikes from guard but Hytthu blocks nicely.

Guerra 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Guerra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Count Hytthu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guerra instigates a clinch.

Guerra gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hytthu regains guard.
Guerra chips away with some ground and pound.
Hytthu keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.
Guerra forces his way into half guard.
Hytthu tries to get to full guard but Guerra has control of the leg.

Guerra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guerra is nestled in close to Hytthu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra is trying to control the action in half guard but Hytthu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hytthu is looking for a sweep. Guerra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guerra trying to pass the guard but Hytthu defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hytthu moves out of range as Guerra throws a body kick.
Guerra is looking to clinch.

Guerra clinches.
Hytthu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guerra just stands there and leans against the cage.

Guerra breaks from the clinch.

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.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Hytthu circles away.
Guerra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerra tries to clinch but Hytthu is having none of it.
Diego Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra tries to clinch but Hytthu is having none of it.
Hytthu misses with a takedown attempt

and Guerra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hytthu wants to get back to full guard.
Guerra is looking to take a break and control but Hytthu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guerra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hytthu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guerra throwing shots but Hytthu is blocking nicely.

Guerra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hytthu defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guerra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hytthu defending well though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guerra is looking to clinch but Hytthu is avoiding it.

Hytthu shoots in and bounces Guerra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hytthu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guerra dives on top into guard.

Guerra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guerra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hytthu is keeping the position for now.
Guerra postures up in Hytthu's guard and throws a big left but Hytthu blocks it.
Diego Guerra has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu has control of Guerra's left arm, preventing Guerra from doing any damage.

Guerra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hytthu pulls Guerra in to control the position.
Guerra wants to control from the top but Hytthu keeps moving.
Hytthu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guerra throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hytthu holds on and takes a little breather.
Guerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hytthu working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Guerra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Count Hytthu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Guerra closes the distance and clinches.
Guerra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra landing knees to the body.

Guerra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hytthu uses from the top position.

Hytthu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guerra dives on top into guard.
Guerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hytthu is retaining full guard.
Hytthu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerra is working Hytthu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guerra is looking to work some ground and pound but Hytthu has wrist control.
Guerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hytthu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerra preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytthu has momentary wrist control but Guerra slips an elbow through the middle.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Guerra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hytthu's guard.
Hytthu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hytthu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guerra trying to control but Hytthu is working from the bottom.
Hytthu pulls Guerra in close to his closed guard and prevents Guerra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guerra looking to pass the guard.
Hytthu keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hytthu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guerra sees it coming and defends easily.
Guerra wants to get back to his feet.

Hytthu is looking for a kimura but Guerra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hytthu to get the leverage.

Hytthu is working for a submission of some sort.
Hytthu stops Guerra from getting back to his feet.
Diego Guerra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hytthu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerra defends it well.

Guerra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hytthu pulls his head out easily.
Guerra trying to hold on to Hytthu's head to control him but Hytthu postures up.

Hytthu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guerra has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four 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.

Hytthu wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guerra landing a few short strikes.

Hytthu is trying to work for a kimura but Guerra is defending well.

Hytthu wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guerra is trying to maintain the position but Hytthu is very close to passing his half guard.

Hytthu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guerra is just riding it out for now. Hytthu eventually gives up the hold.
Count Hytthu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Guerra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Guerra.
I've got Guerra 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Guerra!