PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vampiro Valez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck-AC/DC. Hector Guerrero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Guerrero
vs
Valez

178 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

210 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vampiro Valez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Valez does no damage.
Valez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guerrero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guerrero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valez.

It looks like Hector Guerrero has been cut.

Guerrero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Guerrero manages to mount him!
Guerrero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valez?
Guerrero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guerrero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Valez is surviving well by controlling Guerrero's body position as best he can.
A nice elbow there by Guerrero.
Valez looks gassed!

Guerrero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Valez is on top in guard.

Guerrero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guerrero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero has his foot on Valez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valez works his way back into a safe position though.

Guerrero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valez defends it easily.
Valez wants to stand but Guerrero has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero looking for a guillotine here but Valez defends easily.

Guerrero is working an open guard so Valez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Valez looks to land a right hand but Guerrero moved out of range.
Valez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Guerrero pushes Valez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four 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.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Valez won't allow it.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Valez holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerrero drops back down to his feet.

Guerrero pulls guard.
Valez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guerrero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Guerrero has his foot on Valez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valez works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valez wants to stand but Guerrero is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrero wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Guerrero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Guerrero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Valez tries to bum rush Guerrero with a series of wild strikes but Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerrero.
Valez looks to land a combination but Guerrero avoids it well.
Guerrero throws a shot from downtown. Valez moves away and avoids it.
Guerrero misses with a straight left.
Vampiro Valez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guerrero.
Valez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guerrero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero throws a jab but it's blocked by Valez.
Valez is breathing heavily.
Valez misses with a series of wild punches.

Guerrero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valez did well to prevent Guerrero getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guerrero scores with a couple of nice shots.

Guerrero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero.
Valez wants to get back to his feet.
Valez won't allow Guerrero to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Valez wants to control but Guerrero is keeping busy.
Valez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guerrero scores with a couple of nice shots.

Guerrero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valez has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valez is looking to control Guerrero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valez avoid being mounted?

Valez has one foot on Guerrero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Valez punishes Guerrero's body with a nice straight punch.
Guerrero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valez.
Valez looks to land a combination but Guerrero avoids it well.

That's four 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.
The fighters circling - Guerrero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerrero.
Valez throws a right and a left that Guerrero avoids nicely.

Guerrero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Guerrero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guerrero, into his guard.

Guerrero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Guerrero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Guerrero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Valez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Guerrero misses its intended target.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Valez avoids the punch easily.
Valez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guerrero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valez throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerrero misses the target.
Valez moves out of range as Guerrero strikes.

Guerrero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Guerrero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Valez kicks Guerrero off and gets back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Valez misses with a wild combination.

Guerrero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guerrero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guerrero is looking to pass Valez's guard but actually Valez recovers to full guard.
Valez wants to get back to his feet but Guerrero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vampiro Valez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guerrero trying to control but Valez is working from the bottom.

Guerrero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guerrero has Valez in his guard.

Guerrero pushes a forearm under Valez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Valez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Guerrero!