PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kwaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guth comes to the cage accompanied by Alva Noto - Module 7. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Guth
vs
Kwaak

183 cm
31
153 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

175 cm
32
152 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burt Guth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Kwaak!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwaak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guth.
Guth throws a right hand that misses

and Kwaak counters with a single leg into guard. Guth didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kwaak is looking to work some ground and pound but Guth has wrist control.
Kwaak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kwaak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kwaak looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kwaak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guth pulls Kwaak in close to prevent any damage.
Kwaak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kwaak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kwaak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kwaak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kwaak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kwaak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kwaak throws a strike but Guth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guth trying to control but Kwaak is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth is looking to work some ground and pound but Kwaak has wrist control.
Guth throws an elbow that misses. Kwaak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guth's guard. Nice move by Kwaak!
Kwaak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak looking to pass the guard.
Kwaak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guth's head.
Guth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guth looking to control.
Kwaak throws a strike but Guth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kwaak managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guth working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Kwaak dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Guth shoots in and drives through. Kwaak sprawls well.
Guth tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwaak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guth throws a lazy head kick

and Kwaak counters with a single leg into guard. Guth didn't expect that.
Kwaak scoring with some ground and pound.
Kwaak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwaak throwing strikes from guard but Guth blocks nicely.
Kwaak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kwaak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kwaak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kwaak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kwaak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guth is on top in guard.
Guth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwaak is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth throwing strikes but missing.
Kwaak is trying to control the position but Guth postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Kwaak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Kwaak. No joy for Guth on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth lands a high kick!
Kwaak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kwaak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guth.
Guth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kwaak.
Guth shoots in for a takedown but Kwaak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burt Guth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guth is defended easily by Kwaak.
Guth loads up on a big right hand but Kwaak slips the punch.
Guth throws a right and a left that Kwaak avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kwaak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kwaak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kwaak throws a big elbow that misses.
Kwaak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Guth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kwaak working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwaak tries to free his leg and advance position but Guth is retaining full guard.
Guth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Kwaak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Guth 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guth, as that shot connected.

Guth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guth prevents Kwaak from getting back to his feet.
Kwaak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam Kwaak.
Kwaak blocks a head kick by Guth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Guth scores with a four punch combination!
Guth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kwaak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Kwaak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guth throws a lazy head kick
and Kwaak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guth's knee momentarily.
Guth looks to land a left hand but Kwaak moved out of range nicely.
Guth seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kwaak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guth shoots in looking for a takedown. Kwaak tries to sprawl out of it but Guth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kwaak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guth throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth looks to land a combination but Kwaak avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwaak.
A big left from Guth misses.
Burt Guth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guth throws a sloppy head kick and Kwaak moves out of range easily.
Kwaak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guth.
Guth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwaak swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guth throws a right and a left that Kwaak avoids nicely.
Kwaak slips a jab and a cross from Guth.
Kwaak thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth throws a big shot that misses.
Guth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwaak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guth.
Guth looks to throw the jab but Kwaak is out of range.
Kwaak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guth.
Guth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kwaak counters with a nice leg kick.
Guth throws a head kick that misses.
Guth shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guth scores with a takedown into Kwaak's guard.
Kwaak pulls Guth in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Kwaak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guth throws a sloppy head kick and Kwaak moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Guth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kwaak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Kwaak!
Sam Kwaak 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.