PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila Orban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guzman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La Cucaracha. Chris Guzman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Orban
vs
Guzman

205 cm
29
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

194 cm
24
250 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Attila Orban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guzman instigates a clinch.
Guzman tries to work over Orban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orban is trying to break the clinch but Guzman has him pressed against the cage.
Orban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guzman is defending well for now.
Guzman keeps control of Orban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guzman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guzman working aggressively here.
Guzman tries a body shot but Orban blocks it.
Guzman misses with a punch to the body.
Orban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guzman up against the cage.
Guzman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orban's elbow.
Guzman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Guzman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orban.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban fails with a takedown attempt.
Guzman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orban throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guzman fails to land the takedown.
Orban just misses with a punch to the body.
Orban stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but Orban shows good takedown defense.
Attila Orban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Guzman.
Guzman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orban misses with a body shot.
Guzman slips under a jab from Orban.
Orban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orban misses the body punch

and Guzman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guzman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guzman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guzman misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guzman misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman misses with the head strike.
Guzman taking a breather.
Guzman tries to throw a body punch but Orban avoids it by throwing Guzman back against the cage.
Guzman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guzman lands with a right to the head.
Guzman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orban's elbow.
Guzman throws a punch but it's blocked by Orban.
Guzman presses Orban against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guzman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orban tries to break free but Guzman pushes him back against the cage.
Guzman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guzman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guzman tries to work over Orban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guzman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman tries to throw a body punch but Orban avoids it by throwing Guzman back against the cage.
Orban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guzman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orban lands a nice uppercut.
Orban taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orban blocks a body shot from Guzman.
Orban blocks a body shot from Guzman.
Guzman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orban's elbow.

Guzman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orban lands a nice looking body shot.
Orban just misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Guzman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Orban scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guzman.
Guzman shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orban thows a body shot but no joy.
Guzman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orban keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guzman circles away.
The crowd cheers as Orban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guzman doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Attila Orban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Guzman.
Orban misses the shot to the body.
Orban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Orban throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
Chris Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Orban and Guzman goes tumbling to the canvas! Orban follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Guzman is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orban is controlling the pace.
Guzman is still in real trouble! Can Orban finish him?
Orban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orban wants to pass the guard but Guzman is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orban sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Guzman seems to have recovered his senses.
Orban seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guzman for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Attila Orban.
Guzman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orban's waist but Orban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guzman off to one side.
Guzman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Orban is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Guzman.
Orban thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Orban does no damage.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but Orban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orban shoots in but Guzman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orban is looking to wear down Guzman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orban stuffs the takedown attempt from Guzman. Guzman gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Orban as Guzman shoots in.

Orban forces Guzman back against the cage and clinches.
Guzman struggles to land a body shot inside as Orban controls his hands.
Guzman is trying to push Orban away but Orban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chris Guzman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guzman tries a body shot but Orban blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Guzman fails to land.
Guzman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guzman tries to work over Orban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orban is trying to push Guzman away but Guzman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Guzman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orban tries to clinch up but Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
Guzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Orban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orban lands a nice looking body shot.
Orban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orban wants it to stay on the feet.
Orban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guzman.
Orban stuns Guzman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Attila Orban dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Orban fails with a takedown attempt.
Guzman wants to clinch but Orban slips to the side

and Orban counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Guzman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orban performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Orban tries to pass to full mount but Guzman defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Attila Orban wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guzman tries for a takedown but Orban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban misses the shot to the body.
Guzman is looking to clinch.
Guzman looks for a takedown but Orban sprawls well.
Guzman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Attila Orban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Guzman.
Orban looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range.
Orban takes a swing at Guzman's ribcage but misses.
Orban stuffs the takedown attempt from Guzman. Guzman gets slowly back to his feet.
Orban thuds a left hand into Guzman's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orban looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range.
Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orban.
Orban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orban takes a swing at Guzman's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orban looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range.
Orban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guzman moves away from the strike by Orban.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orban shoots in but Guzman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guzman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orban avoids it really well and circles away.
Orban leaves Guzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orban misses with a jab to the body
and Guzman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Orban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Guzman or perhaps it was just good defense by Orban which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Orban showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orban has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attila Orban!