PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutra has chosen new pespective as his entrance music. 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.

Allen
vs
Dutra

180 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Dutra!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Dutra with that takedown attempt.
Dutra looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A combination from Allen does no damage.

Allen clinches up against the cage.

Allen manages to break the clinch.

Allen scores a takedown into full mount!

Allen has control of Dutra's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dutra regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Allen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Allen is working for a guillotine from mount but Dutra frees his head quite easily.
Allen wants to control the pace but Dutra is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Dutra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen lands a big shot there that rocks Dutra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Allen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dutra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Allen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dutra to his feet.
Dutra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a three punch combo that has Dutra backing up. Dutra nods at Allen to acknowledge the strikes.
Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Allen.
Nice body kick from Allen.
Dutra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Allen has closed the distance and engaged Dutra in a clinch.
Allen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dutra keeps control of Allen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen wants to break free but Dutra has control.
Dutra keeps control of Allen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen wants a takedown.

Dutra has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Allen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dutra tries to get the hooks in deep but Allen pushed the leg off.
Allen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dutra is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Allen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Allen!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen tries to stand but Dutra is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dutra looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Allen tries to stand but Dutra is controlling from the bottom.

Dutra working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allen turns into Dutra and is now in his guard.

Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Dutra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dutra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Allen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dutra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Allen works his way into full mount!
Dutra wants to control but Allen is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Allen.
Dutra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Allen is working for a guillotine from mount but Dutra frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen trying to control but Dutra is having none of it.
Dutra is working to get back to half guard.
Dutra wants to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Dutra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dutra bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Dutra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Allen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Allen has escaped and now he's on top!
Allen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dutra wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allen stands and steps away. Dutra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dutra wants to clinch

and Allen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dutra won't be happy with that.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Dutra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dutra can't do much from the bottom here.
Marcus Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dutra taking a bit of punishment here - Allen scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to advance to mount but Dutra denies him.
Dutra is not content to let Allen control the position.
Dutra can't do much from the bottom here.
Allen wants to control but Dutra is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dutra stuffs the takedown.
Dutra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.

Allen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dutra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Allen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Allen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Allen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dutra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allen.
Dutra gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dutra has a closed guard, preventing Allen from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dutra had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Allen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dutra Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Allen's back instead.
I would not like to be Allen right now.
Allen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Dutra looking for the choke but no joy.
Allen tries to escape the position.
Allen is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Dutra looking for the choke but no joy.
Dutra gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.

Allen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dutra gets his way!

Dutra has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is really stuck here.

Dutra working for the choke.
Allen breaks Dutra's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dutra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allen manages to get himself to full guard.
Matheus Dutra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Dutra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Allen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Allen!