PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Salazar (ranked 23545 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Fighter D (ranked 5480 p4p, 0 weight class). Test Fighter D has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Blaine Salazar's chin.

Salazar
vs
Fighter D

222 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaine Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Test Fighter D!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter D as he avoids it easily.
Fighter D lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fighter D just misses with a punch to the body.
Salazar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Salazar has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter D misses with a straight left.
Fighter D has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salazar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salazar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Salazar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaine Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter D misses with the combination.
It looked like Salazar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter D looks winded!
Fighter D throws a series of punches but Salazar avoids them all with ease.
Fighter D jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter D throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter D throws a series of punches but Salazar avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Salazar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fighter D throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter D fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salazar is out of range.
Salazar slips a jab and a cross from Fighter D.

Salazar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salazar controlling the pace.
Salazar stops Fighter D from getting back to his feet.
Fighter D keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salazar in particular looking to stall.
Fighter D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salazar.
Salazar working Fighter D over with strikes.
Salazar stops Fighter D from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Salazar seems content to control.
Salazar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter D's head.
Salazar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Salazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Fighter D is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salazar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar content to control rather than advance.
Salazar drops an elbow to the side of Fighter D's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salazar is taking a breather. Fighter D says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salazar throwing shots but Fighter D is blocking nicely.

Salazar is looking for a kimura but Fighter D is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.

Fighter D is defending against the submission attempts here by Salazar.

Fighter D has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Salazar is on him like a limpet, forcing Fighter D back against the cage.
Salazar fails to pull guard.
Fighter D tries to circle away but Salazar has him pinned against the cage.
Salazar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Fighter D.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar jumps guard but Fighter D turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D is trying to force a seperation but Salazar has the dominant position.
Fighter D wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but Fighter D turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fighter D has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fighter D wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salazar can't get the takedown.
Fighter D wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fighter D wants to get back to striking at distance but Salazar won't allow it.
Fighter D wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.

Salazar pulls Fighter D into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter D wants to stand but Salazar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Fighter D stands up and waves to Salazar to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Fighter D dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter D manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter D slaps away a takedown attempt from Salazar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighter D is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fighter D throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter D throws a nice looking combination but Salazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter D motions for Salazar to come forward. Fighter D throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter D lands a lovely overhand right.
Salazar shoots in and drives through. Fighter D sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaine Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter D is breathing heavily.
Fighter D finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Salazar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Test Fighter D is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter D tries to bum rush Salazar with a series of wild strikes but Salazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter D looks to throw the jab but Salazar is out of range.
Salazar appears to be looking for a big counter.

Fighter D gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter D utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salazar stops Fighter D from standing up.
Salazar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter D wants to stand and escape but Salazar is having none of it.
Salazar throws a big right hand that misses.
Fighter D working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salazar.
Fighter D is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salazar lands a couple of digs.
Salazar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fighter D preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fighter D scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Salazar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salazar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fighter D wants to get back to his feet but Salazar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salazar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Salazar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salazar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salazar won't allow Fighter D to get back to his feet.
Salazar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fighter D utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salazar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fighter D is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salazar is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter D. No joy for Salazar on that attempt.
Blaine Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter D lands a jab-cross combination.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter D as he avoids it easily.
Fighter D misses with the combination.
Fighter D tries to bum rush Salazar with a series of wild strikes but Salazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salazar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salazar shoots in but Fighter D avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salazar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fighter D is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salazar trying to control but Fighter D is working from the bottom.
Blaine Salazar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter D wants to stand but Salazar is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter D wants to get back to his feet but Salazar passes into half guard.
Salazar wants to stand up but Fighter D is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Fighter D showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salazar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Salazar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fighter D swivels and escapes.
Fighter D attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Salazar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter D looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
Salazar throws a big counter combination but Fighter D scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salazar shoots in for a double leg but Fighter D sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter D swinging wildly here.
Fighter D has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter D misses with a wild combination.
Salazar throws a big counter combination but Fighter D scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salazar or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter D, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaine Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter D throws a right hand that Salazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Salazar also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Fighter D circles away.
No joy there for Fighter D, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salazar looks for a takedown but Fighter D sprawls well.
Fighter D's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fighter D duly obliges.
Fighter D misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter D looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D throws a front kick aimed at Salazar's knee but Salazar avoids it well.
Salazar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fighter D swivels and escapes.
Fighter D wants to slow Salazar down by chopping away at his legs.

Salazar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fighter D has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Salazar is on him like a limpet, forcing Fighter D back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fighter D to keep the fight standing.
Fighter D wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Salazar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Salazar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Fighter D decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salazar, up you get!
Fighter D motions for Salazar to come forward. Fighter D throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter D misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.
Salazar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Test Fighter D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter D manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Fighter D.
Fighter D throws a hook but Salazar blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salazar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter D tries to avoid it but Salazar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter D to the ground. Fighter D escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter D looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salazar goes for a double leg but Fighter D avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter D continues to drive forward.
Salazar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter D sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter D fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salazar is out of range.
Test Fighter D is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter D misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter D lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Test Fighter D seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter D misses with an uppercut.
Fighter D misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Fighter D comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fighter D 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Fighter D!