PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Cumming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cumming comes to the cage accompanied by White America. Guth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alva Noto - Module 7 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cumming
vs
Guth

170 cm
32
156 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

183 cm
32
153 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Cumming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cumming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cumming.
Guth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cumming throws out the jab.
Guth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Cumming clinches with his opponent.

Cumming manages to break the clinch.

Cumming shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cumming was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guth sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Cumming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth tries to get to full guard but Cumming has control of the leg.
Guth is not content to let Cumming control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth trying to hold on to Cumming's head to control him but Cumming postures up.
Cumming throws a strike but Guth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guth working for submissions but it's allowed Cumming to get to half guard.
Guth tries to roll over but Cumming keeps him under control.
Cumming trying to pass the guard but Guth defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cumming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guth's head.
Guth has hold of Cumming's hands but Cumming slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Guth is trying to get back to full guard.
Guth manages to get to full guard.
Cumming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cumming wants to control from the top but Guth keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guth is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth throws a big elbow that misses.
Guth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guth wants to control from the top but Cumming keeps moving.
Cumming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cumming's head.
Cumming controlling Guth's posture.
Cumming wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guth wants to pass the guard but Cumming is keeping the position.
Guth is looking to work some ground and pound but Cumming has wrist control.
Guth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cumming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cumming throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cumming dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cumming has managed to clinch.
Cumming is trying to break the clinch but Guth is controlling him.
Guth looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Cumming dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cumming sizes up Guth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cumming misses with a double jab.
Cumming swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.

Cumming pushes Guth up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cumming tries to work over Guth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guth is looking to control Cumming's arms but Cumming gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guth has his back to the cage.
Cumming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guth can do to turn this around?
Cumming stalling in the clinch.
Cumming is looking to break free of the clinch but Guth has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumming missing with knees to the body.
Guth prevents a body shot from Cumming.
Guth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cumming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guth goes for a takedown attempt but Cumming pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cumming misses with an uppercut
enabling Guth to counter with a crisp jab.
Cumming misses with a body shot.
Cumming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cumming.
Cumming scores with a hook to the body. Guth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cumming misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Cumming shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guth taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Cumming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Cumming.
Izzy Cumming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cumming is looking to take a break and control but Guth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cumming throws an elbow but Guth slips to the side and avoids it well.
Guth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Guth wants to get back to full guard.
Guth trying to control from the bottom.
Cumming thows a huge punch but Guth dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cumming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guth's head.
Guth is pressing down on Cumming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cumming throwing strikes but missing.

Guth working for a triangle but Cumming defends it easily.
Cumming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cumming trying to control but Guth is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cumming throws a strike but Guth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Guth throws an elbow that misses. Cumming uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guth's guard. Nice move by Cumming!

Guth working a defensive guard but Cumming manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cumming throws a strike aimed at the side of Guth's head but Guth avoids it well.
Cumming scoring with punches from side control.
Cumming working the strikes but Guth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cumming is looking to advance position but Guth won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Cumming dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Cumming misses the target.
Cumming throws an off balance right hand
and Guth counters with a nice uppercut.
Cumming throws an off balance right hand
letting Guth counter with a right hand.
Cumming throws an overhand right that lands on Guth's shoulder, as Guth tries to avoid the shot.

Cumming closes the distance and clinches.
Guth blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cumming wants to get back to striking at distance but Guth won't allow it.

Guth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Cumming closes the distance and clinches.

Guth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumming misses with a body shot.
Cumming misses with a left hand
and Guth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cumming looks to land a combination but Guth avoids it well.
Cumming misses with a hook
and Guth counters with a straight right hand.
Cumming misses with a body shot.

Cumming shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guth is trying to defend but Cumming finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cumming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumming throws a strike but Guth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cumming throwing strikes but missing.
Guth has a closed guard, preventing Cumming from standing up.
Cumming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cumming won't allow Guth to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cumming lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guth at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cumming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guth counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cumming shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guth but Guth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cumming lands a right hook to the body.

Cumming has managed to clinch.
Guth tries to score a body lock takedown but Cumming shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cumming wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Guth manages to break the clinch.
Cumming misses with a hook.
Guth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Guth blocks a jab.
Izzy Cumming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cumming looks to score with a jab to the body but Guth is just out of range.
A combination from Cumming does no damage.

Cumming forces Guth back against the cage and clinches.
Cumming is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Guth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A bit of stalling here from Cumming.
Guth managing to block the knees to the body from Cumming.
Guth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cumming fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Cumming clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cumming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cumming shoots for a double leg takedown but Guth sprawls well. He's pushed Cumming's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cumming scores with a jab. Guth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cumming swings widly with a right hand
and Guth counters with a head kick. That will keep Cumming thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Cumming is rocked!
Cumming throws a right hand that misses
and Guth scores with a counter punch that sends Cumming to the canvas! Guth smells blood - he's punishing Cumming with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cumming has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Guth!