PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Loonam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Cutesic Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loonam comes to the cage accompanied by cant be touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Loonam
vs
Cutesic Junior

190 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 10 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Loonam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Cutesic Junior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Loonam.

Loonam gets tackled into the cage by Cutesic Junior. Cutesic Junior maintains the clinch.
Cutesic Junior prevents the takedown attempt.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Loonam won't allow it.
Loonam crunches a lovely knee into Cutesic Junior's ribcage.

Loonam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loonam misses with a head kick.
Loonam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Loonam gets tackled into the cage by Cutesic Junior. Cutesic Junior maintains the clinch.
Loonam wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Loonam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutesic Junior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loonam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loonam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cutesic Junior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Loonam counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cutesic Junior is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Loonam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Cutesic Junior pulls guard successfully.
Loonam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cutesic Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cutesic Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cutesic Junior trying to strike off his back.
Loonam trying to control but Cutesic Junior is working from the bottom.

Cutesic Junior looking for a guillotine here but Loonam defends easily.
Loonam pushing down on Cutesic Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loonam wants to take a breather but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
Loonam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loonam lands a nice short elbow.
Cutesic Junior is staying active underneath Loonam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loonam controlling the action here.
Loonam throwing shots but Cutesic Junior is blocking nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loonam cracks the inside of Cutesic Junior's front leg.

Cutesic Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Cutesic Junior is trying to force a seperation but Loonam has the dominant position.

Loonam breaks from the clinch.
Cutesic Junior wants to land a leg kick but Loonam is out of range.

Cutesic Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loonam jumps guard but Cutesic Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loonam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutesic Junior working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Loonam to keep the fight standing.
Loonam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cutesic Junior up against the cage.
Loonam is trying to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Loonam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cutesic Junior after a bit of a struggle.
Loonam can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loonam just leaning against Cutesic Junior, taking a breather.

Cutesic Junior pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutesic Junior trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Loonam will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Loonam stuffs the takedown attempt from Cutesic Junior. Cutesic Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Loonam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chris Loonam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutesic Junior misses with a head kick.
Loonam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cutesic Junior is looking for the big counter here.
Cutesic Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loonam tries to avoid it but Cutesic Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loonam to the ground. Loonam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cutesic Junior avoids the head kick by Loonam.
Cutesic Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior stuffs the takedown.
Cutesic Junior throws a big counter head kick but Loonam avoids it with no problem.
Cutesic Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris Loonam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior tries to clinch but Loonam moves out of range.
Cutesic Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
Cutesic Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
As Cutesic Junior looks to move away, Loonam throws a big counter combo but Cutesic Junior just gets out of the way.
Loonam leaves Cutesic Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Loonam gets a clinch.

Loonam jumps into guard, dragging Cutesic Junior to the mat.

Loonam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cutesic Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Loonam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cutesic Junior manages to get himself to full guard.

Loonam postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cutesic Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Loonam slips nicely into half guard.
Loonam stops Cutesic Junior from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutesic Junior trying to control but Loonam postures up.
Loonam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cutesic Junior wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior is controlling Loonam's trapped leg to prevent Loonam from advancing to side control.
Loonam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cutesic Junior trying to control here.
Cutesic Junior is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

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

and Cutesic Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cutesic Junior tries to break the clinch but Loonam is controlling the position.

Cutesic Junior manages to pull guard.
Loonam tries to free his leg and advance position but Cutesic Junior is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loonam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Cutesic Junior's face as Loonam controls the position.
Loonam wants to control but Cutesic Junior is keeping him busy.
Cutesic Junior tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Loonam easily slips into full mount!

Loonam has control of Cutesic Junior's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cutesic Junior regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loonam controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Loonam dominated that second round.
That's time! Loonam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cutesic Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Loonam sprawls well. He's pushed Cutesic Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cutesic Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loonam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loonam darts in looking for a takedown but Cutesic Junior gets double underhooks and turns Loonam into the cage.

Cutesic Junior darts in and clinches Loonam up against the cage.

Loonam manages to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Loonam closes the distance and clinches.

Loonam decides to pull guard.
Loonam is trying to keep Cutesic Junior in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loonam wants to sweep here but Cutesic Junior controlling him for the moment.
Cutesic Junior chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior wants to stand but Loonam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cutesic Junior trying to control but Loonam is working from the bottom.
Loonam looking to control.
Cutesic Junior wants to control from the top but Loonam keeps moving.
Chris Loonam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cutesic Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loonam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cutesic Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Loonam's legs - danger averted.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loonam shoots in looking for a takedown but Cutesic Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loonam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

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.
Loonam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cutesic Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loonam dives in and grabs Cutesic Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutesic Junior pushes down on Loonam's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Loonam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutesic Junior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loonam fails to land the takedown.

Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Loonam quickly recovers to half guard.
Loonam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cutesic Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Cutesic Junior is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior trying to control the pace.
Loonam pushes Cutesic Junior off looking to stand but Cutesic Junior dives back in and keeps control.
Cutesic Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loonam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cutesic Junior is looking to advance position but Loonam won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loonam throws a nice looking combination but Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loonam avoids the head kick by Cutesic Junior.
Loonam with a poor takedown
and Cutesic Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Loonam.
Cutesic Junior swings for the body but Loonam moves out of range.

Cutesic Junior feints and as Loonam raises his hands in defense, Cutesic Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Loonam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Loonam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loonam looking for a sweep. Not yet Loonam, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Cutesic Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loonam 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!