PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumpel Stilzchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stilzchen
vs
Herrera

188 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumpel Stilzchen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Herrera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Herrera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stilzchen avoids the head kick by Herrera.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Stilzchen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Herrera scores with a takedown into Stilzchen's guard.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Stilzchen has his feet on Herrera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Herrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stilzchen's head backwards.

Herrera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stilzchen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stilzchen holds on and takes a little breather.
Stilzchen keeping full guard, as Herrera tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera won't allow Stilzchen to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stilzchen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stilzchen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Herrera throws and elbow that misses. Stilzchen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herrera's guard. Nice move by Stilzchen!
Herrera is trying to keep Stilzchen in close.
Stilzchen stopping the sweep attempt from Herrera.
Herrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stilzchen controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stilzchen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Herrera is wriggling around but Stilzchen manages to pass to half guard.
Herrera is trying to maintain the position but Stilzchen is very close to passing his half guard.
Stilzchen wants to pass the guard but Herrera is defending well.
Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilzchen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Stilzchen stands and steps away. Herrera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stilzchen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stilzchen tries to clinch but Herrera is having none of it.

Herrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stilzchen was covering up waiting for the punch and Herrera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herrera looks gassed!
Herrera wanted to stand there but Stilzchen had control of the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herrera looking to sit in guard and control but Stilzchen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stilzchen content to stall in guard here.

Herrera has his feet on Stilzchen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Stilzchen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herrera is trying to defend but Stilzchen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Herrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stilzchen tries to clinch up.
Stilzchen tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily

and Herrera counters with a single leg into guard. Stilzchen didn't expect that.
Stilzchen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stilzchen keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Herrera is looking to stand up but Stilzchen won't let him.
Herrera is looking to advance position but Stilzchen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carlos Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herrera is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilzchen controlling from the full mount.
Herrera throws a strike from the bottom but Stilzchen uses the opportunity to take his back.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Stilzchen is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Stilzchen avoiding Herrera 's attempts to control his hands.

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.
Herrera looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Stilzchen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Herrera is defending well though. Stilzchen let's go of the attempt for now.
Stilzchen keeps control of the position easily here as Herrera tries to buck him off.
Herrera is taking damage to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilzchen avoiding Herrera 's attempts to control his hands.
Herrera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Herrera trying to control the hands but Stilzchen breaks the grip.
Herrera is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Stilzchen looking to break Herrera's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Herrera remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stilzchen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Herrera has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Stilzchen wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy.
Herrera turns into Stilzchen and is now in his guard.

That's four 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.
Stilzchen keeping full guard, as Herrera tries to pass.
Stilzchen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Stilzchen is keeping the position.
Stilzchen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stilzchen wants to improve his position but instead Herrera has moved into half guard.
Stilzchen gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rumpel Stilzchen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Herrera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herrera showed some decent athleticism there.
Herrera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stilzchen reverses the position - he's now on top in Herrera's guard.
Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stilzchen connects with a couple of short punches.

Stilzchen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Herrera, up you get!

Herrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stilzchen's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Stilzchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herrera defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera trying to control but Stilzchen is working from the bottom.
Stilzchen wants to sweep but no luck.
Stilzchen keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Stilzchen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Stilzchen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.

Herrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stilzchen keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Stilzchen managing to control the position.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Stilzchen keeps moving.

Stilzchen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera chips away with some ground and pound.
Herrera wanted to stand there but Stilzchen had control of the position.
Herrera connects with a couple of short punches.
Herrera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stilzchen's guard.
Stilzchen wants to sweep but no luck.
Herrera is fighting to break Stilzchen's control of his arms but Stilzchen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Herrera advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herrera is looking to take a break and control but Stilzchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stilzchen is holding on to half guard well.

Stilzchen is defending against the submission attempts here by Herrera.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Herrera.
Well Herrera 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carlos Herrera!