PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmaid Ahdoodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanito Puerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ahdoodi
vs
Puerto

200 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
27
227 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmaid Ahdoodi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juanito Puerto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ahdoodi clinches.
Puerto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Puerto wants the takedown. Ahdoodi is fighting it off but Puerto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ahdoodi's guard against the cage.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Puerto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahdoodi wants to sweep here but Puerto controlling him for the moment.
Puerto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahdoodi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahdoodi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Ahdoodi working for a triangle but Puerto defends it easily.
Puerto passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ahdoodi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puerto pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahdoodi tries to get to full guard but Puerto has control of the leg.
Ahdoodi is working hard here to advance position.
Puerto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puerto wants to pass to mount but Ahdoodi is defending the position.
Puerto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Puerto wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahdoodi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two 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.
Ahdoodi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puerto is working away from the top position though.
Puerto thows a huge punch but Ahdoodi dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Puerto is looking to take a break and control but Ahdoodi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahdoodi scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Juanito Puerto has been cut.
Puerto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahdoodi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puerto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahdoodi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahdoodi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Puerto gets caught flat footed, as Ahdoodi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ahdoodi is working Puerto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahdoodi wants to pass the guard but Puerto is keeping the position.
Ahdoodi advances position into side control!
Puerto is trying to buck Ahdoodi off.
Ahdoodi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahdoodi trying to control the position but Puerto is working away.
Puerto can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An elbow from Ahdoodi crashes against the mat.
Puerto struggling a bit here.
Puerto tries to improve position but can't.
Ahdoodi trying to control the position but Puerto is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahdoodi staying calm.
Ahdoodi grinds an elbow into Puerto's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmaid Ahdoodi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juanito Puerto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ahdoodi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Puerto has closed the distance and engaged Ahdoodi in a clinch.
Puerto can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahdoodi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Ahdoodi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Puerto wants to control the position but Ahdoodi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Puerto is refusing to be controlled, as Ahdoodi sits in half guard.

Ahdoodi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puerto sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puerto is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahdoodi is pressing down on Puerto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puerto is holding on for now.
Puerto trying to hold on to Ahdoodi's head to control him but Ahdoodi postures up.
Puerto pushes Ahdoodi off looking to stand but Ahdoodi dives back in and keeps control.
Puerto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ahdoodi trying to control the action but Puerto is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puerto is trying to control but can't.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Puerto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

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.
Ahdoodi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puerto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahdoodi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puerto in his tracks.

Puerto is rocked!

Ahdoodi pushes Puerto up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahdoodi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahdoodi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Puerto has Ahdoodi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Puerto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ahdoodi tumbling to the mat - Puerto dives into Ahdoodi's guard.
Puerto stopping the sweep attempt from Ahdoodi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahdoodi looking to control.
Puerto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Puerto advances position into side control!
Puerto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ahdoodi tries to bench press Puerto off him but Puerto keeps the position.
Puerto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puerto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahdoodi is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahdoodi sneaks back into half guard.
Puerto blocks the strikes from Ahdoodi.
Ahdoodi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puerto can do to turn this around?
Ahdoodi tries to roll over but Puerto keeps him under control.

Ahdoodi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahdoodi wants to control but Puerto is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmaid Ahdoodi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juanito Puerto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Puerto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahdoodi!
Ahdoodi sneaks back into half guard.
Puerto prevents Ahdoodi from improving his position.

Ahdoodi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puerto wants to take a breather but Ahdoodi is having none of it.
Puerto thows a huge punch but Ahdoodi dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahdoodi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puerto.
Ahdoodi manages to get to full guard.
Puerto being controlled here momentarily.
Ahdoodi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahdoodi, not yet.
Puerto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puerto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahdoodi wants to get back to full guard.
Ahmaid Ahdoodi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahdoodi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Puerto trying to control from half guard but Ahdoodi is working away.

Puerto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahdoodi sees it coming and defends easily.
Puerto wants to free his trapped foot but Ahdoodi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahdoodi wants to control but Puerto is keeping busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Ahdoodi misses.
Puerto tries to clinch there but Ahdoodi circles away.
Ahdoodi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ahdoodi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puerto doesn't seem phased though.

Puerto drives through with a takedown into Ahdoodi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Puerto throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahdoodi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puerto advances to half guard.
Ahdoodi wants to improve his position but Puerto is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puerto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahdoodi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puerto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puerto's back!
Ahdoodi lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ahdoodi.
Ahdoodi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ahdoodi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Puerto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puerto manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Ahdoodi is now in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juanito Puerto.
I think Ahdoodi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmaid Ahdoodi!
Ahmaid Ahdoodi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.