PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leucival The Fixe (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.

Suarez
vs
The Fixe

187 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Ernie Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leucival The Fixe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fixe throws a head kick but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez throws a right hand that The Fixe ducks under and follows up with a left that The Fixe also avoids with ease.

The Fixe moves into the clinch successfully.
Suarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Fixe blocks it with crossed arms.

The Fixe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Suarez is looking to get back to is feet but The Fixe passes into side control.
Suarez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - The Fixe easily slips into full mount!
The Fixe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Suarez throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Fixe. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez reaches up to try and control the position but The Fixe seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Suarez rolls and tries to escape and now The Fixe has his back!
The Fixe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suarez's body.
The Fixe lands strikes to the head.
The Fixe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The Fixe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Suarez tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fixe is not going to allow Suarez to sit and survive in this position.

The Fixe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Suarez really is a fat lump.
Suarez trying to control the action but The Fixe just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fixe biding his time, controlling Suarez.
The Fixe punches Suarez on the ear.

Suarez showing good submission defense here.
Suarez is trying to remain composed but The Fixe is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The Fixe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Fixe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Suarez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Suarez for a finish.

The Fixe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The Fixe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez trying to control the position but The Fixe manages to sink in the hooks.
The Fixe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Suarez.
The Fixe is trying to stick to Suarez's back but Suarez is turning into The Fixe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Fixe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Suarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Fixe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Fixe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but The Fixe is proving a slippery customer.
The Fixe is in close to Suarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Fixe passes Suarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Fixe sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Fixe manages to pass to mount!
Suarez tries to hold on but The Fixe postures up.
The Fixe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suarez is squirming around, avoiding The Fixe's attempts to control the action.

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.
The Fixe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Fixe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez tries to hold on but The Fixe postures up.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Suarez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for The Fixe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! The Fixe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Fixe content just to control the position here.
The Fixe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The Fixe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Suarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Suarez tries to escape but The Fixe is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Fixe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Suarez's shoulder. That is not cool.
The Fixe trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.

The Fixe swings around for an armbar but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Fixe's guard.
Suarez won't allow The Fixe to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The Fixe is looking for a triangle here but Suarez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Fixe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leucival The Fixe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Suarez feints and as The Fixe raises his hands in defense, Suarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Fixe pulls Suarez in to control the position.
The Fixe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Fixe is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Fixe can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez trying to control but The Fixe is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Fixe is looking for a triangle here but Suarez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Fixe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suarez's best efforts.
The Fixe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suarez.
The Fixe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suarez's back!
The Fixe not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
The Fixe struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fixe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

The Fixe is persistently looking for the submission but Suarez is defending it well.
Good control from The Fixe.
Suarez is trying to stand back up.
Suarez breaks The Fixe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Suarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fixe trying to control the position.
The Fixe wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
The Fixe has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position.
Leucival The Fixe has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Fixe looking for a sweep. Not yet The Fixe, not yet.
The Fixe controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suarez looking to sit in guard and control but The Fixe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Suarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Fixe is controlling him.
The Fixe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suarez is proving hard to escape from.
The Fixe content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Fixe wanted to stand there but Suarez had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leucival The Fixe.
I've got The Fixe 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leucival The Fixe!