PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 120 p4p, 101 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 17 p4p, 14 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Arroyo
vs
Billabong

176 cm
29
155
17 - 7 - 1

171 cm
29
155
25 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Conquer

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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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Arroyo's head back.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arroyo throws a wild body kick that Billabong sees coming a mile off.
Arroyo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billabong is out of range and Arroyo settles back down.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Arroyo tried to counter with a leg kick but Billabong avoided it.

Billabong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.

Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Arroyo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Arroyo dodges it nicely.

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.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
Arroyo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.

Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billabong working over Arroyo with some ground and pound. Arroyo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Billabong wants to free his trapped foot but Arroyo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Billabong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Billabong content to control rather than advance.
Arroyo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billabong lands a nice short elbow.
Arroyo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billabong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Arroyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arroyo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arroyo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.

Billabong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
Billabong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Billabong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Arroyo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ground and pound from Billabong.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Billabong wants to take a breather but Arroyo is having none of it.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Billabong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Billabong slips nicely into half guard.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billabong scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong wants to take a breather but Arroyo is having none of it.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Billabong stalling away here and it's allowed Arroyo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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. This is the final round!

Arroyo cracks Billabong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arroyo looks for the body kick but Billabong saw that one coming.
Arroyo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arroyo misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Arroyo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arroyo throws a push kick but Billabong slaps the foot to one side.
Billabong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arroyo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Billabong scrambles back to his feet.
Arroyo tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Arroyo misses with a left hand
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Arroyo walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong swings for the body but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Arroyo lands with a good body shot.
Arroyo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Billabong throws an off balance right hand
enabling Arroyo to counter with a crisp jab.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arroyo scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong takes one to the side of the head.
Billabong moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Arroyo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arroyo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it
and Arroyo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arroyo misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Arroyo thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.
Arroyo throws a chopping leg kick but Billabong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
Arroyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arroyo as he jumps to the side.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Billabong slips a jab from Arroyo.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Arroyo throws a leg kick

and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Arroyo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billabong is aware though and is defending well.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billabong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arroyo's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Arroyo is keeping the position.
Billabong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billabong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Arroyo tries to sprawl but Billabong drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Arroyo.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong 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.