PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luutch comes to the cage accompanied by job2 do - doo doo doo. Weston has chosen Master of Puppets - Metallica as his entrance music. Larry Luutch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Luutch
vs
Weston

185 cm
30
150 lbs
16 - 25 - 0

173 cm
30
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Weston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luutch tries to clinch but Weston moves out of range.
Luutch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luutch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luutch throws a right and a left that Weston avoids nicely.
Weston misses with a wild body shot.
Weston looks to score with a jab to the body but Luutch is just out of range.
Luutch moves in looking to clinch but Weston pushes him off.
Luutch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luutch throws a hook but Weston blocks it.
Luutch moves in looking to clinch but Weston pushes him off.
Weston throws a combination. Luutch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luutch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weston circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Luutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luutch looks for a takedown but Weston sprawls well.
Luutch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weston thows a body shot but no joy.
Luutch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weston defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luutch wants to clinch.
Luutch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luutch shoots in but no luck this time.
Luutch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weston.
Luutch is breathing heavily.
Luutch wants to clinch but Weston slips to the side
and Weston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Luutch lands.
Luutch tries to clinch
and Weston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luutch is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luutch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luutch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weston to keep the fight standing.
Luutch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Luutch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luutch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weston avoids it.
Weston is trying to break the clinch but Luutch has him pressed against the cage.
Weston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luutch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weston is defending well for now.
Weston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luutch obliges.

Weston manages to break the clinch.
Weston's corner calls for a 1-2. Weston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luutch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Weston circles away.
Weston throws a low kick, looking for Luutch's leg but Luutch calmly moves out of range.
Luutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luutch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luutch lands a head kick. Weston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A cross from Weston lands.
Luutch shoots in looking for a takedown. Weston tries to sprawl out of it but Luutch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luutch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weston counters with a left to the body.
Luutch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weston counters with a two punch combo.
Luutch throws a right hand that Weston ducks under and follows up with a left that Weston also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luutch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weston swivels and escapes.
Weston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luutch. Luutch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Weston circles away.
Luutch is looking to clinch but Weston is avoiding it.
Weston misses with a low kick.
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!
Luutch looks for the body kick but Weston saw that one coming.
Luutch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luutch is looking to clinch.
Luutch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weston sprawls well. Weston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luutch gets slowly back to his feet.
Weston slaps away a takedown attempt from Luutch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Weston misses.
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 Larry Luutch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Weston takes a swing at Luutch's ribcage but misses.
Luutch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Weston slaps away a takedown attempt from Luutch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Larry Luutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luutch fails with the takedown
and Weston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weston.
Larry Luutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luutch throws a right and a left that Weston avoids nicely.
Luutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Luutch blocks the leg kick.
Luutch tries for a takedown but Weston circles away easily
and Weston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Luutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weston punishes Luutch's body with a nice straight punch.
Luutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weston with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luutch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weston.
Nate Weston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Weston duly obliges.
Weston connects with the punch.

Luutch scores with a takedown into Weston's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Luutch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luutch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luutch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Luutch drops back looking for a leg! Weston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weston manages to kick Luutch off! Luutch jumps back into Weston's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luutch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luutch has Weston in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luutch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weston has managed to get both his arms back between Luutch's legs - danger averted.
Luutch is trying to keep Weston in close.
Weston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Luutch's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Weston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luutch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luutch wants to stand but Weston is controlling the position.
Luutch wants to sweep but no luck.
Weston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luutch controls Weston momentarily but Weston frees himself.
Weston preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luutch is working hard here to advance position.

Weston gets to his feet. Luutch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Weston misses with a wild combination.
Luutch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Luutch takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston is pressed up against the cage. Luutch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weston down to the mat. Weston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weston just misses with a punch to the body.
Luutch with a poor takedown
and Weston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luutch.
Weston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luutch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Luutch misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luutch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weston swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luutch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luutch moves in looking to clinch but Weston pushes him off.
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 Larry Luutch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Luutch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luutch throws a head kick that misses.
Luutch wants to clinch up but Weston keeps it at a distance.
Luutch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luutch is looking to clinch but Weston is avoiding it.
Weston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luutch misses with a straight right.
Luutch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luutch shoots for a takedown but Weston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luutch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weston keeps the fight on the outside.
Luutch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weston.
Weston throws a right hand that Luutch ducks under and follows up with a left that Luutch also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luutch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luutch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luutch somewhat.
A punch combination from Weston misses.
Weston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luutch rather than just go for the knockout.

Luutch clinches.
Luutch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weston is defending well for now.
Weston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luutch stalling.
Luutch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Luutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weston is trying to force a seperation but Luutch has the dominant position.
Luutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luutch tries to score a body lock takedown but Weston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston is trying to break the clinch but Luutch has him pressed against the cage.
Luutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weston blocks it with crossed arms.
Weston is trying to force a seperation but Luutch has the dominant position.
Luutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luutch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weston's efforts to push away.
Luutch tries a knee to the head but Weston blocks it.
Weston is trying to break the clinch but Luutch is controlling him.
Luutch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Weston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luutch has him pressed against the cage.
Luutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luutch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weston smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston throws the left hand but Luutch avoids the punch easily.
Luutch wants to clinch.
Weston connects with the punch.

Luutch clinches with his opponent.
Weston managing to block the knees to the body from Luutch.
Luutch tries for a takedown but Weston manages to get underhooks.

Luutch pulls guard effortlessly.
Weston postures up.
Luutch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weston's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luutch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weston dives on top into guard.
Larry Luutch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Weston stands up from Luutch's guard - Weston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Luutch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Weston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Luutch clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Luutch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Luutch has a closed guard, preventing Weston from standing up.
Larry Luutch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Luutch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weston being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Luutch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luutch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Luutch!