PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koo Kuhrimao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vazquez
vs
Kuhrimao

186 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Vazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vazquez duly obliges.

It looks like Koo Kuhrimao has been cut.

Kuhrimao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vazquez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kuhrimao.
Vazquez is trying to improve his position.
Vazquez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vazquez parries the strikes from Kuhrimao easily there. Kuhrimao is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vazquez to escape.
Vazquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuhrimao on the ground.

Kuhrimao tries for a kimura but Vazquez is defending well.

Kuhrimao has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuhrimao avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kuhrimao shoots in and bounces Vazquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vazquez wants to stand but Kuhrimao is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuhrimao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kuhrimao decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big left from Vazquez misses.
Kuhrimao avoids the head kick by Vazquez.
No joy there for Vazquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Kuhrimao.
Vazquez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kuhrimao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao thows a big elbow that misses.

Kuhrimao stands up and waves to Vazquez to follow him.
Kuhrimao jabs Vazquez right on the nose. Vazquez blinks but takes it well.

Kuhrimao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vazquez's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vazquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuhrimao passes to side control.
Kuhrimao throws an elbow but Vazquez slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vazquez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao lands a few punches from side control.

Kuhrimao decides to stand back up.
Vazquez throws a right and a left that Kuhrimao avoids nicely.
Vazquez misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuhrimao as he connects with a hook.
Kuhrimao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vazquez swinging wildly here.
Vazquez is breathing heavily.
Vazquez tries to clinch but Kuhrimao is having none of it.
Vazquez misses with a wild body shot.
Vazquez misses the shot to the body.
Vazquez throws a head kick but Kuhrimao moves out of range.

Kuhrimao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuhrimao lands in his opponent's guard.

Kuhrimao gets to his feet - Vazquez follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez throws a body punch but Kuhrimao moves out of range.

Kuhrimao closes the distance and clinches.
Vazquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuhrimao.
Vazquez working hard to break the clinch.
Kuhrimao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuhrimao landing knees to the body.

Vazquez manages to break the clinch.
Vazquez throws a nice looking combination but Kuhrimao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kuhrimao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Check out the look on Kuhrimao's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuhrimao working the ground and pound from side control.
Kuhrimao in side control, throwing shots but Vazquez defends.

Kuhrimao decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koo Kuhrimao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koo Kuhrimao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vazquez avoids the head kick by Kuhrimao.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuhrimao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Vazquez misses the target.
Vazquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Kuhrimao rushes Vazquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kuhrimao decides to pull guard.
Vazquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vazquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuhrimao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vazquez's guard.
Koo Kuhrimao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuhrimao content to stall in guard here.

Vazquez is working an open guard so Kuhrimao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuhrimao is breathing heavily.
Vazquez misses with a leg kick

and Kuhrimao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuhrimao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhrimao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now.
Kuhrimao prevents Vazquez from getting back to his feet.
Kuhrimao wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
Kuhrimao throws and elbow that misses. Vazquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuhrimao's guard. Nice move by Vazquez!

Vazquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vazquez wants to stand but Kuhrimao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.
Vazquez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Vazquez gets to his feet. Kuhrimao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jesus Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuhrimao scores with a kick to the body.
Vazquez tries to bum rush Kuhrimao with a series of wild strikes but Kuhrimao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kuhrimao rushes Vazquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kuhrimao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuhrimao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vazquez.
An inside leg kick from Vazquez misses.
Vazquez drops his hands momentarily and Kuhrimao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vazquez scores with a jab. Kuhrimao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Vazquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vazquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuhrimao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuhrimao throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuhrimao distracts Vazquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Kuhrimao stands up and waves to Vazquez to follow him.
Vazquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuhrimao avoids the head kick by Vazquez.

Kuhrimao clinches.
Kuhrimao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuhrimao lands a knee to the body.

Kuhrimao gets control of Vazquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kuhrimao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuhrimao is on top in guard.
Vazquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuhrimao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koo Kuhrimao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koo Kuhrimao's cut.
That's time! Vazquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vazquez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Kuhrimao closes the distance and pushes Vazquez back into the cage.
Kuhrimao has Vazquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vazquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuhrimao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vazquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Kuhrimao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vazquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuhrimao.
Vazquez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuhrimao asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kuhrimao fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Kuhrimao crashes against the mat.

Kuhrimao decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuhrimao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vazquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vazquez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kuhrimao decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vazquez to his feet.
Vazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vazquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuhrimao slips a jab and a cross from Vazquez.
Jesus Vazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vazquez misses with a series of wild punches.

Kuhrimao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kuhrimao stands up and beckons Vazquez to join him on the feet.
Kuhrimao doesn't manage to clinch there - Vazquez circles away.
Jesus Vazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez tries to bum rush Kuhrimao with a series of wild strikes but Kuhrimao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vazquez throws a right and a left that Kuhrimao avoids nicely.

Kuhrimao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vazquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuhrimao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vazquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Kuhrimao lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vazquez tries to kick Kuhrimao off but Kuhrimao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuhrimao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuhrimao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vazquez wants to get back to his feet.
Kuhrimao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vazquez wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Kuhrimao stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vazquez to get to his feet.
Kuhrimao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Vazquez closes the distance and clinches.
Vazquez is trying to break the clinch but Kuhrimao has him pressed against the cage.
Kuhrimao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vazquez smiles and moves away.
Jesus Vazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koo Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao dives in and grabs Vazquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vazquez pushes down on Kuhrimao's head and hops out.
Vazquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuhrimao doesn't seem bothered though.

Kuhrimao takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuhrimao obliges.

Vazquez manages to break the clinch.
Vazquez 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.
Kuhrimao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vazquez but Vazquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koo Kuhrimao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuhrimao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuhrimao lands with a shot to the body.

Kuhrimao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuhrimao is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vazquez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vazquez is not content to let Kuhrimao control the position.

Kuhrimao stands up and beckons Vazquez to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhrimao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koo Kuhrimao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuhrimao 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koo Kuhrimao!