PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Cervantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Gucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Gucci has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Derrick Cervantes's chin.

Cervantes
vs
Gucci

168 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

195 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Cervantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Gucci!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gucci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cervantes tries to counter with a takedown but Gucci is quick to defend against it.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown but Cervantes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cervantes as he jumps to the side.

Gucci instigates a clinch.
Gucci is trying to break the clinch but Cervantes has him pressed against the cage.

Cervantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gucci has a takedown stuffed.
Derrick Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Gucci.
Gucci shoots in looking for a takedown. Cervantes tries to sprawl out of it but Gucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cervantes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cervantes is looking to counter the offense by Gucci and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gucci closes the distance and clinches.
Cervantes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gucci avoiding damage.
Gucci keeps control of Cervantes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cervantes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cervantes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cervantes is trying to pull guard but Gucci has him pressed against the cage.
Gucci is trying to drag Cervantes to the mat but Cervantes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cervantes keeps control of Gucci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cervantes misses with some punches.
Cervantes is trying to force a seperation but Gucci has the dominant position.

Gucci turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Gucci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cervantes is trying to improve his position.
Gucci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cervantes is looking to regain half guard here but Gucci keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gucci in particular looking to stall.
Cervantes tries to get to full guard but Gucci has control of the leg.
Cervantes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gucci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gucci's back!
Cervantes is not going to allow Gucci to sit and survive in this position.
Gucci tries to break free.

Gucci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cervantes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is looking to control Gucci but Gucci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gucci is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Gucci has Cervantes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gucci misses with an elbow over the top.
Cervantes misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyrone Gucci will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gucci shoots in looking for a takedown but Cervantes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gucci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gucci throws a sloppy head kick and Cervantes moves out of range easily.
As Gucci looks to move away, Cervantes throws a big counter combo but Gucci just gets out of the way.
Cervantes moves out of range of the body kick.
Gucci tries to clinch there but Cervantes circles away.
Cervantes fakes the leg kick and cracks Gucci in the body.

Gucci closes the distance and clinches.
Gucci wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes taking a breather.

Cervantes breaks the clinch.
Gucci lands a jab to Cervantes's midsection.
Gucci lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Derrick Cervantes has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gucci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cervantes is looking for a counter combo.
Cervantes leaves Gucci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cervantes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Derrick Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Gucci.

Gucci clinches up with Cervantes and pushes him back against the cage.
Gucci blocks an uppercut.

Cervantes pulls guard effortlessly.
Cervantes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cervantes wants to control from the top but Gucci keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gucci pulls Cervantes in to control the position.

Gucci has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cervantes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gucci tries to pull guard but Cervantes holds him up against the cage and eventually Gucci drops back down to his feet.

Gucci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown but Cervantes shows good takedown defense.
Gucci blocks a leg kick.

Gucci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervantes is trying to pull guard but Gucci turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes jumps guard but Gucci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Gucci.

Cervantes breaks from the clinch.
Gucci closes the distance and clinches up with Cervantes, looking for a takedown. Gucci pushes Cervantes against the cage but Cervantes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cervantes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cervantes is looking to counter the offense by Gucci and move into the clinch.
Cervantes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gucci.
Gucci misses with a wild body shot.
Cervantes avoids the head kick by Gucci.

Gucci clinches with his opponent.
Gucci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cervantes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gucci can't break the clinch.
Cervantes is pressed up against the cage. Gucci has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cervantes down to the mat. Cervantes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Cervantes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gucci was covering up waiting for the punch and Cervantes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gucci wants to control but Cervantes passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervantes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gucci is trying to maintain the position but Cervantes is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyrone Gucci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Derrick Cervantes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gucci just misses with a punch to the body.
Gucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Cervantes with a poor takedown

and Gucci counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gucci.

Cervantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cervantes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gucci.
Cervantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Derrick Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Gucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cervantes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gucci to the ground. Cervantes is now in Gucci's guard.

Gucci manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cervantes goes for a double leg but Gucci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gucci continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes leaves Gucci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gucci takes a swing at Cervantes's ribcage but misses.
Gucci digs a good hook to Cervantes's body.
Gucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cervantes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gucci sprawls and moves away.
Gucci tries for a takedown but Cervantes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cervantes sprawls well. Cervantes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gucci gets slowly back to his feet.
Cervantes feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Gucci tries to get set, Cervantes tries to push him back and clinch up but Gucci manages to avoid the attempt.
Gucci shoots in but Cervantes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gucci doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cervantes counters by clinching up.
Cervantes is trying to pull guard but Gucci turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gucci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gucci fails to land the takedown.
Cervantes shoots in but no luck this time.
Gucci tries to clinch but Cervantes is having none of it.
Cervantes tries to counter by clinching up but Gucci breaks away and moves out of range.
Gucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gucci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gucci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cervantes swivels and escapes.
Cervantes tries to counter by clinching up but Gucci breaks away and moves out of range.
Derrick Cervantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Gucci scores with a four punch combination!
Gucci dives in and grabs Cervantes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes down on Gucci's head and hops out.
Cervantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes fails with the takedown
letting Gucci counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrone Gucci.
I've got Gucci winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!