PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blake Roy (ranked 5547 p4p, 3704 weight class) and Quinten Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Roy
vs
Cuevas

177 cm
18
155
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
145
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinten Cuevas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cuevas to score with a decent uppercut.

Cuevas closes the distance and clinches.
Roy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuevas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuevas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuevas scores with a shoulder strike.
Roy tries to pull guard but Cuevas holds him up against the cage and eventually Roy drops back down to his feet.
Cuevas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roy takes a shot to the head.
Cuevas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuevas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cuevas pushes Roy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuevas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Cuevas.
Roy takes a shot to the head.
Cuevas lands a shot to the body.
Roy is breathing heavily.
Cuevas presses Roy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuevas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike.
Cuevas lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Cuevas on the inside.
A short right from Cuevas.
Roy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuevas to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Cuevas as the two fighters clinch.
Cuevas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuevas digs a right hand underneath Roy's ribcage. Roy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cuevas pushes Roy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuevas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roy.
Cuevas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roy.
Cuevas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuevas.
Cuevas cracks Roy with a nice body shot.
Cuevas is working Roy over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuevas is leaning against Roy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Cuevas.
Cuevas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cuevas as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Cuevas.
Cuevas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cuevas scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuevas works on Roy's body with a couple of short punches.
Cuevas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuevas lands with a left to the head.
Cuevas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Cuevas.
A short right from Cuevas on the inside.
Cuevas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuevas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuevas lands a body punch.
A short right from Cuevas.
Cuevas presses Roy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuevas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cuevas is leaning against Roy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cuevas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuevas.
Cuevas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuevas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cuevas presses Roy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuevas.
Cuevas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuevas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuevas lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas lands with a right to the head.
Cuevas lands with a left to the head.
Cuevas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Nice body punch from Cuevas - that landed with a thud.
Cuevas scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuevas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuevas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Cuevas pushes Roy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuevas scores with a shot to the side of Roy's head.
A short body shot lands from Cuevas as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuevas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Cuevas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cuevas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roy takes one to the side of the head.
Cuevas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roy tries to move into range but Cuevas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roy fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cuevas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cuevas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cuevas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Cuevas has closed the distance and engaged Roy in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Cuevas.
A short uppercut from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuevas.
A nice left hand lands by Cuevas.
Cuevas scores with a shot to the side of Roy's head.
Cuevas lands with a left to the head.
Cuevas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinten Cuevas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Cuevas.
A shot in the inside from Cuevas.
Cuevas is working Roy over against the cage.
Cuevas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuevas gets through Roy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuevas lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuevas lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a body shot.
Cuevas digs a right hand underneath Roy's ribcage. Roy let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas is leaning against Roy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuevas lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Cuevas.
Cuevas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roy is trying to force a seperation but Cuevas has the dominant position.
Cuevas gets through Roy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuevas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike.
Cuevas lands with a right to the head.
Cuevas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands with a right to the head.
Cuevas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cuevas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuevas lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas is working Roy over against the cage.
Cuevas is working Roy over against the cage.
Cuevas lands a hook that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cuevas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cuevas.
Cuevas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cuevas pushes Roy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuevas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuevas lands a hook that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Cuevas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuevas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuevas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cuevas.
A body shot lands from Cuevas.
Good body shot from Cuevas.
Cuevas cracks Roy with a nice body shot.
Cuevas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cuevas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cuevas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuevas scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuevas.
Cuevas lands with a light punch inside.
Roy takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuevas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Cuevas lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Cuevas.
Cuevas scores with a shot to the side of Roy's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinten Cuevas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cuevas connects with a right hand. Roy shakes it off.
Roy has a takedown stuffed.
Cuevas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Cuevas.
Cuevas slaps away a takedown attempt from Roy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuevas lands with a nice body punch.
Quinten Cuevas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuevas lands with a nice body punch.

Cuevas rushes Roy and presses him up against the cage.
Cuevas gets through Roy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuevas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roy wants to get back to striking at distance but Cuevas won't allow it.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike.
Cuevas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Cuevas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Nice body punch from Cuevas - that landed with a thud.
Cuevas scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike.
Cuevas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuevas lands an uppercut.
Cuevas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuevas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Cuevas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Cuevas lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cuevas - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuevas lands with a right to the head.
Cuevas lands with a left to the head.
Cuevas lands a body punch.
Cuevas digs a right hand into Roy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roy's gas tank.
Cuevas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuevas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuevas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Cuevas.
Cuevas scores with a shot to the side of Roy's head.
Nice body punch from Cuevas - that landed with a thud.
Roy tries to pull guard but Cuevas holds him up against the cage and eventually Roy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Cuevas.
Roy fails to pull guard.
Cuevas lands with a short shot to the head.
Cuevas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
A shot in the inside from Cuevas.
A right hand to the body from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cuevas.
Cuevas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cuevas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuevas gets through Roy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cuevas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuevas lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy misses with a punch to the body.
Cuevas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Cuevas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuevas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roy or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuevas.
Cuevas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Cuevas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Quinten Cuevas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Cuevas - that landed with a thud.
Cuevas lands with a short shot to the head.
Cuevas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuevas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cuevas has Roy pressed against the cage, preventing Roy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blake Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuevas.
Cuevas blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinten Cuevas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cuevas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinten Cuevas!
The defeated Blake Roy had this to say: 'We’ll get ‘‘em next time guys. Promise.'.