PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cal Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustacho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi. Rogerio Mustacho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Paxton
vs
Mustacho

195 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
211 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Paxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paxton tries to keep at a distance but Mustacho has taken the fight into the clinch.

Paxton manages to break the clinch.
Mustacho tests Paxton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mustacho throws a sloppy head kick and Paxton moves out of range easily.
Mustacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paxton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rogerio Mustacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paxton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mustacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mustacho throws a sloppy head kick and Paxton moves out of range easily.
Mustacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mustacho.
Paxton throws a big shot that misses.
Mustacho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paxton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mustacho. Mustacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Mustacho lands a jab.
Paxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mustacho blocks the low kick.
Cal Paxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Paxton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustacho. That did some damage!
Paxton throws a push kick but Mustacho slaps the foot to one side.
Paxton takes one on the button.
Paxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mustacho circles away quickly and effectively.
Mustacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxton.
Mustacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paxton looks to land a left hand but Mustacho moved out of range nicely.
Paxton avoids the head kick by Mustacho.
Paxton throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mustacho tries to clinch but Paxton is having none of it.
Paxton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mustacho passes into half guard.
Paxton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paxton tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustacho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paxton is looking to improve his position.
Mustacho trying to pass the guard but Paxton defending well.
Paxton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mustacho scores with a couple of nice shots.

Mustacho seems to be working for a kimura but Paxton defends the submission attempt.
Mustacho thows a huge punch but Paxton dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxton is looking to escape.
Paxton is not content to let Mustacho control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paxton trying to control here.

Mustacho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paxton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mustacho on the ground.
Mustacho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho trying to control from Paxton's half guard. Paxton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Paxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mustacho looking to sit in guard and control but Paxton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mustacho is looking for a triangle but Paxton pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paxton won't allow Mustacho to sweep him here.
Paxton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paxton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Mustacho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Paxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paxton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paxton misses with a low kick.
Mustacho is looking to slow Paxton down with leg kicks.
Mustacho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mustacho misses the shot to the body.
Paxton blocks a head kick by Mustacho.
Paxton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mustacho thumps Paxton with a low kick.
Mustacho throws a hook to the side of Paxton's head but Paxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mustacho throws a solid leg kick but Paxton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mustacho.
Mustacho misses with a hook to the body
and Paxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mustacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mustacho.
Paxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Mustacho.
Mustacho lands a leg kick that knocks Paxton off balance momentarily.
A big left from Paxton misses.
Mustacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paxton's calf.
Mustacho misses with a takedown attempt - Paxton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Paxton tenderised Mustacho's leg. Mustacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mustacho misses with a low kick.
Paxton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mustacho lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho works Paxton's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Mustacho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mustacho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paxton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mustacho.

Mustacho is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Paxton as he works his way to full guard.
Mustacho wants to control from the top but Paxton keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mustacho connects with a couple of short punches.

Mustacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mustacho passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxton is trying to control Mustacho's posture but Mustacho avoids it.
Paxton is pushing Mustacho's head away, looking to escape. Mustacho manages to hold on to the position though.
Paxton is not content to let Mustacho control the position.

Mustacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Paxton is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mustacho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Mustacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Paxton as Mustacho shoots in.
Mustacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Paxton.
Mustacho tries to clinch there but Paxton circles away.
Mustacho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mustacho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mustacho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paxton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paxton throws a leg kick
and Mustacho counters with a thumping low kick.
Rogerio Mustacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mustacho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paxton's head backwards.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Paxton enables Mustacho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paxton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paxton is looking to stand up but Mustacho isn't so interested in that idea.
Paxton keeping full guard, as Mustacho tries to pass.
Mustacho stands and throws Paxton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paxton parries the strikes from Mustacho easily there. Mustacho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paxton to escape.
Paxton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mustacho.
Mustacho wants to control but Paxton is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mustacho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mustacho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paxton, who protects the arm well.
Paxton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mustacho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mustacho landing a few strikes.

Mustacho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paxton, who protects the arm well.
Rogerio Mustacho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxton wants to control but Mustacho postures up.
Mustacho taking a breather here.
Mustacho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paxton is avoiding damage well.
Paxton is being controlled here.
Paxton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho takes a little break here. Paxton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mustacho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Mustacho gets the takedown into side control.
Mustacho happy to just control the position for now.
Cal Paxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Mustacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mustacho 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Mustacho!
Rogerio Mustacho tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.