PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Longoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Longoria has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Longoria
vs
Mix

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
166 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Longoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Mix!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longoria misses with a combination
and Mix counters with a three punch combo that has Longoria backing up. Longoria nods at Mix to acknowledge the strikes.
Longoria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mix counters with a left and a right that stings Longoria.
Longoria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Longoria is rocked!
Longoria falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mix.

Longoria has picked Mix up - he's going for a ride! Longoria dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Longoria is looking to advance position but Mix won't allow it.
Mix is trying to get back to full guard.
Mix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longoria trying to control from half guard but Mix is working away.
Longoria drops an elbow to the side of Mix's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longoria content to control rather than advance.
Longoria works his way into full mount!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mix has eaten all the pies!
Mix is desperately trying to improve his position but Longoria has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Longoria.
Longoria breaks from Mix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Longoria with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Longoria cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Longoria connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mix looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longoria looking to finish Mix with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mix!
Longoria lands with some strikes.
Longoria postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mix looks a forlorn figure.

Longoria wants to finish this one by submission but Mix is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Longoria.
Mix is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longoria with a couple of short strikes.
Longoria tries to control but Mix wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longoria controlling the pace for now.
Longoria pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Longoria is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mix is looking to improve his position but Longoria isn't that keen on the idea.
Longoria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longoria putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longoria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Longoria has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mix's face.
The referee warns Mix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Longoria controlling his opponent.
Mix is in a horrible position here. Longoria smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Longoria working the ground and pound effectively.
Longoria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Longoria looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longoria avoids the attempt from Mix to control.
Longoria lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longoria breaks from Mix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Longoria landing strikes from the mount and Mix is in trouble!

Longoria goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mix turns into him and now he's in Longoria's guard.

Longoria has his feet on Mix's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Longoria misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longoria misses with the body kick
and Mix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longoria thinking.
Longoria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longoria thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Longoria dominated that round.
That's time! Longoria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longoria as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Longoria.
Mix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longoria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mix shoots in for a double leg but Longoria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ray Longoria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mix.
Longoria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longoria uses from the top position.
Longoria works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Longoria working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Longoria lands strikes from half guard.
Longoria is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mix is breathing heavily.
Mix taking some punishment here, with Longoria in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Longoria is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Longoria is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Longoria trying to pass the guard but Mix defending well.
Longoria passes to full mount!
Mix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Longoria trying to control but Mix is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Longoria cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Longoria looking for a guillotine from mount but Mix is having none of it.
Longoria lands a nice shot to the head.
Longoria pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Longoria wants to control the pace but Mix is squirming around nicely.
Longoria lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longoria lands a heavy elbow.
Longoria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mix can do to turn this around?
Longoria landing strikes from the mount.
Mix taking shots to the head.
Longoria dominating with strikes here.

Longoria is working for a guillotine from mount but Mix frees his head quite easily.
Longoria looking to control but Mix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longoria lands a nice shot to the head.
Longoria wants to control the action but instead Mix gets a body lock and reverses into Longoria's guard! Nice work!

Longoria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Longoria has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Longoria wants to hit a switch here but Mix passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Longoria there!
Longoria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mix content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mix throwing strikes here but Longoria is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Mix goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Longoria turns into him and now he's in Mix's guard.
Longoria scoring with some ground and pound.
Longoria scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mix working for a triangle but Longoria defends it easily.
Longoria scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Longoria 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!

Longoria misses with a double jab

and Mix counters by moving into the clinch.
Mix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Mix manages to break the clinch.
Longoria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longoria throws a combination that misses

and Mix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Mix drags the fight down to the ground.
Longoria slips nicely into half guard.
Longoria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longoria lands with a punch from half guard.
Ray Longoria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longoria scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mix wants to control but Longoria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Longoria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Longoria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longoria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longoria trying to control from half guard but Mix is working away.
Mix regains full guard. Nicely done.
Longoria passes Mix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Longoria is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Longoria is nestled in close to Mix, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longoria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mix keeps working.
Longoria scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mix tries to roll over but Longoria keeps him under control.
Longoria lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Longoria wants to control but Mix is keeping him busy.

Longoria looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Longoria working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Longoria content to control rather than advance.
Mix is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longoria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longoria scores with a couple of nice shots.
Longoria thows a huge punch but Mix dodges it nicely.
Longoria lands with a punch from half guard.
Longoria is nestled in close to Mix, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mix is trying to stand up here but Longoria is controlling him well.
Longoria lands with a punch from half guard.
Longoria wants to take a breather but Mix is having none of it.

Longoria seems to be looking for submissions.
Longoria slips a nice elbow through Mix's hands, connecting with Mix's forehead.
Longoria slips a nice elbow through Mix's hands, connecting with Mix's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longoria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Longoria looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dave Mix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Longoria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ray Longoria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longoria is looking to take a break and control but Mix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Mix has hold of Longoria's hands but Longoria slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mix is refusing to be controlled, as Longoria sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longoria not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mix flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Longoria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longoria, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Longoria!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ray Longoria waved his t-shirt featuring Malicious Intent Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.