PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Greof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landon Guzman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Guzman
vs
Greof

205 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Landon Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Greof!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greof stuffs the takedown attempt from Guzman. Guzman gets slowly back to his feet.
Guzman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guzman somewhat.
Greof throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greof wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Greof changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guzman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Greof is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guzman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greof laying and praying for a moment but Guzman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Guzman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greof wants to pass to mount but Guzman is defending the position.
Greof is trying to control the action in half guard but Guzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guzman is looking to escape.
Greof trying to control from half guard but Guzman is working away.
Greof not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greof is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greof controlling the action here.
Greof trying to mount his opponent but Guzman defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick Greof.
Guzman swinging wildly here.

Greof gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greof.

Greof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Greof shoots in and gets a takedown into Guzman's guard.
Greof postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greof wants to control from the top but Guzman keeps moving.
Guzman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greof is controlling him.
Greof wants to pass the guard but Guzman is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guzman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Guzman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Greof has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greof is pressing down on Guzman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guzman is holding on for now.
Greof stops Guzman from getting back to his feet.
Greof content to control rather than advance.
Greof wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guzman keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Guzman wants to control but Greof is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Greof dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Greof throws a head kick that misses.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greof as he avoids it easily.
Nick Greof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Greof closes the distance and clinches.
Guzman fails to pull guard.
Guzman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greof pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guzman as Greof tries to tie him up.

Greof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guzman avoids the head kick by Greof.
Guzman is looking to land body kicks.

Greof rushes Guzman and presses him up against the cage.

Greof gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greof is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Guzman is trying to stand.
Guzman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greof trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.

Greof stands up and waves to Guzman to follow him.
Greof misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greof drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Greof wants to control from the top but Guzman keeps moving.
Greof is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Greof stops Guzman from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick Greof.

Greof has managed to clinch.
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!

Guzman jumps guard.
Greof trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greof decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Guzman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greof to the ground. Guzman is now in Greof's guard.
Greof wants to sweep here but Guzman controlling him for the moment.

Guzman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greof trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greof looking to control but Guzman passes into half guard.
Greof is trying to maintain the position but Guzman is very close to passing his half guard.
Guzman stops Greof from getting back to his feet.
Greof gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guzman throws a strike but Greof rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greof trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Greof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Guzman scores with a three punch combo!

Guzman closes the distance and clinches.

Greof gets control of Guzman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Greof will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guzman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guzman throws a big right hand that misses.
Guzman is stalling in the full guard.
Greof is trying to keep Guzman in close.

Guzman has gone for a leg lock! Greof slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guzman's guard.
Greof is working Guzman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greof is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guzman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guzman has escaped and now he's on top!
Guzman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guzman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guzman is fighting to break Greof's control of his arms but Greof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greof trying to keep a closed guard but Guzman is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Nick Greof has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Greof lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Guzman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greof to the ground. Guzman is now in Greof's guard.
Nick Greof has got the better of the ground game so far.

Greof has an active guard here but Guzman has managed to pass into half guard.
Greof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman thows a huge punch but Greof dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greof pushes Guzman off and gets back to his feet.

Greof has Guzman up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guzman.
Greof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Greof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Guzman pulls Greof into guard.
Guzman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Greof stands up and waves to Guzman to follow him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greof leaning his opponent against the cage.

Greof successfully pulls guard.
Greof pulls Guzman in to control the position.
Guzman wants to get up but he can't break Greof's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guzman cracks Greof with a solid left hand.
Landon Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Greof is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guzman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Greof.
Well Greof 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Greof!