PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pipe Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Hauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Juana
vs
Hauser

181 cm
31
183 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pipe Juana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Hauser!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hauser enables Juana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hauser manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hauser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hauser keeping moving, preventing Juana from controlling successfully.
Juana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juana throwing strikes from guard but Hauser blocks nicely.
Hauser wants to get back to his feet but Juana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauser keeping moving, preventing Juana from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Juana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Juana stops Hauser from standing up.
Juana wants to control from the top but Hauser keeps moving.
Juana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juana wants to control from the top but Hauser keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Juana throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Juana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juana showed some decent athleticism there.
Hauser is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana wants to control but Hauser is keeping him busy.
Juana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juana stops Hauser from getting back to his feet.
Hauser won't allow Juana to pass to mount.
Juana not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Juana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hauser has managed to free his arm - good work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juana tries to bum rush Hauser with a series of wild strikes but Hauser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hauser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juana defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Juana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hauser avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juana.
Hauser wants to get back to his feet.

Juana 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.
Juana stops Hauser from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pipe Juana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Juana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hauser counters with a takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Juana but he's now mounted!
Juana tries to hold on but Hauser postures up.
Hauser wants to stand but Juana is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Juana reaches up to try and control the position but Hauser seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Juana rolls and tries to escape and now Hauser has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauser is trying to stand.
Juana is in bad spot here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser is trying to stick to Juana's back but Juana is turning into Hauser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hauser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juana.
Juana won't allow Hauser to get back to his feet.

Hauser has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Juana off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Juana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hauser's guard.
Juana trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juana won't allow Hauser to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juana gets to his feet. Hauser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Juana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Hauser tries to counter it with a takedown but Juana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juana. Hauser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hauser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juana defends it well.

Juana has Hauser up against the cage in a clinch.
Hauser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Juana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Juana wants the takedown. Hauser is fighting it off but Juana persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hauser's guard against the cage.
Juana trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hauser wants to stand up but Juana is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana throwing strikes from guard but Hauser blocks nicely.

Hauser is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Juana presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Juana misses with a knee strike.
Juana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hauser is defending well for now.
Juana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Juana jumps guard and drags Hauser to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana wants to control the position but Hauser says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pipe Juana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hauser gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Juana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hauser with the counter takedown but Juana avoids it easily.
Juana throws the kick towards the body but Hauser avoids it.
Hauser with the counter takedown but Juana avoids it easily.

Juana shoots in and bounces Hauser off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juana won't allow Hauser to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pipe Juana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Juana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hauser is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Juana asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Juana misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Juana stands up and beckons Hauser to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Juana gets a double leg takedown into Hauser's guard.
Juana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juana stops Hauser from standing up.
Juana wants to control from the top but Hauser keeps moving.
Juana's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Juana gets to his feet - Hauser follows without any prompting.
Pipe Juana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juana throws a head kick that misses

and Hauser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juana won't be happy with that.
Juana is trying to improve his position.
Hauser tries to stand but Juana is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Juana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hauser tries to stand but Juana is controlling his head.
Juana tries to bench press Hauser off him but Hauser keeps the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser tries to stand but Juana is controlling his head.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pipe Juana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juana misses with a kick to the body

and Hauser counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Juana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hauser can do to turn this around?

Hauser decides to stand and escape the position.

Juana clinches with his opponent.

Juana manages to break the clinch.

Juana clinches up with Hauser and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Juana manages to break the clinch.
Juana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hauser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Juana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hauser tries to kick Juana off but Juana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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!

Juana seems to be working for a kimura but Hauser defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juana is looking to take a break and control but Hauser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pipe Juana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pipe Juana!