PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Resto III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Mysterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Resto III had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Louis Resto III looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Resto III
vs
Mysterio

181 cm
20
157 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Resto III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rey Mysterio!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mysterio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Resto III to the mat! Resto III manages to get full guard.
Resto III looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Mysterio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mysterio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mysterio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mysterio drops back looking for a leg! Resto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Resto III manages to kick Mysterio off! Mysterio jumps back into Resto III's guard.
Mysterio wants to pass the guard but Resto III is keeping the position.
Mysterio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Mysterio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Resto III has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mysterio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Resto III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resto III is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mysterio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Resto III is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mysterio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Resto III, who protects the arm well.
Resto III can't do much from the bottom here.

Mysterio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mysterio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Resto III tries to improve position but can't.

Mysterio tries for a kimura but Resto III is defending well.
Resto III regains half guard.

Mysterio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mysterio is working for a kimura but Resto III is defending it quite comfortably.

Mysterio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mysterio is looking for a kimura but Resto III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mysterio to get the leverage.

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

Mysterio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Resto III doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mysterio.

Mysterio seems to be working for a kimura but Resto III defends the submission attempt.
Resto III manages to get to full guard.
Mysterio is pushing down on Resto III's leg trying to pass to half guard. Resto III is fighting to maintain full guard but Mysterio has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mysterio wants to work for an arm triangle but Resto III 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.

That's four 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Resto III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Mysterio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mysterio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Resto III wants to stand up but Mysterio is controlling him.

Mysterio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mysterio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mysterio drops back looking for a leg! Resto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Resto III manages to kick Mysterio off! Mysterio jumps back into Resto III's guard.

Mysterio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mysterio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mysterio shoots in and bounces Resto III off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rey Mysterio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Resto III lands a jab to the nose.

Mysterio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Resto III to the mat! Resto III manages to get full guard.

Mysterio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mysterio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mysterio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Resto III wants to stand up but Mysterio is controlling him.

Mysterio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mysterio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Resto III wants to stand but Mysterio is controlling the position.
Resto III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mysterio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mysterio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mysterio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Mysterio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Resto III was covering up waiting for the punch and Mysterio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Resto III is trying to keep Mysterio in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mysterio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mysterio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Resto III looking to control.
Resto III is really struggling to control Mysterio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Resto III wants to stand and escape but Mysterio is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Mysterio shoots in and bounces Resto III off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Mysterio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mysterio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mysterio prevents Resto III from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mysterio drops back looking for a leg! Resto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Resto III manages to kick Mysterio off! Mysterio jumps back into Resto III's guard.

Mysterio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mysterio drops back looking for a leg! Resto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Resto III manages to kick Mysterio off! Mysterio jumps back into Resto III's guard.

Mysterio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mysterio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mysterio drops back looking for a leg! Resto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Resto III manages to kick Mysterio off! Mysterio jumps back into Resto III's guard.

Mysterio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Resto III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mysterio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mysterio lands in his opponent's guard.

Mysterio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mysterio drops back looking for a leg! Resto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Resto III manages to kick Mysterio off! Mysterio jumps back into Resto III's guard.
Resto III pulls Mysterio in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resto III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mysterio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mysterio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rey Mysterio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Resto III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mysterio walks into a straight right hand from Resto III.

Mysterio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Resto III looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mysterio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Resto III, who protects the arm well.
Resto III is trying to improve his position.
Resto III wants to control but Mysterio postures up.

Mysterio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Resto III, who protects the arm well.

Mysterio tries for a kimura but Resto III is defending well.
Rey Mysterio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mysterio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mysterio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Resto III, who protects the arm well.

Mysterio is trying to get an arm triangle but Resto III is defending well.

Mysterio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Resto III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two 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.

Mysterio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Resto III is looking to reverse the position.

Mysterio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Resto III is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mysterio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Mysterio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mysterio tries for a kimura but Resto III is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mysterio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mysterio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mysterio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rey Mysterio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mysterio is looking to take a break and control but Resto III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Resto III tries to improve position but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Resto III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Louis Resto III is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mysterio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Resto III did well to prevent Mysterio getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mysterio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Resto III doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mysterio.
Resto III trying to control from the bottom.
Mysterio is controlling the pace.
Resto III pushes Mysterio off looking to stand but Mysterio dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mysterio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Mysterio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mysterio 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Mysterio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

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