PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateus Allen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Allen
vs
Fierro

165 cm
24
149 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateus Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Fierro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fierro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allen sprawls well. Allen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fierro gets slowly back to his feet.

Allen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fierro did well to prevent Allen getting side control.
Allen is controlling the pace.
Allen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allen content to control rather than advance.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allen trying to control the pace.
Allen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen prevents Fierro from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen prevents Fierro from standing back up.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allen winds up and cracks Fierro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fierro tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Fierro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Allen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fierro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Allen 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.
Fierro trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Allen there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Allen connects with a nice short shot to Fierro's temple.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Allen 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allen is nestled in close to Fierro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fierro trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.

Fierro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fierro is trying to maintain the position but Allen is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierro is trying to get back to full guard.
Allen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fierro is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Allen lands a nice short elbow.
Fierro trying to control here.
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fierro trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Allen throwing shots but Fierro is blocking nicely.
Allen working Fierro over with strikes.
Allen is nestled in close to Fierro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Allen trying to control from half guard but Fierro is working away.
Allen winds up and cracks Fierro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Allen slows the pace down in half guard.
Allen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fierro is looking to clinch.

Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fierro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fierro keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen won't allow Fierro to sweep him here.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fierro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Fierro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fierro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Fierro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Allen 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.
Allen postures up in Fierro's guard and throws a big left but Fierro blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fierro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Allen is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fierro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fierro keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Fierro, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fierro was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fierro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fierro working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
Fierro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Fierro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allen is working Fierro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Fierro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierro controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fierro can't keep his opponent in guard - Allen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allen slips a nice elbow through Fierro's hands, connecting with Fierro's forehead.
Mateus Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fierro wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Allen controlling the action here.
Allen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four 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 Allen.
Fierro wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fierro taking some punishment here, with Allen in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Allen connects with a nice short shot to Fierro's temple.
Allen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Allen slips a nice elbow through Fierro's hands, connecting with Fierro's forehead.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Fierro is trying to control but can't.
Allen controlling the action here.
Fierro trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Allen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fierro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fierro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fierro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Allen is stalling in the full guard.
Allen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fierro is keeping the position for now.
Allen trying to control but Fierro is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allen won't allow Fierro to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fierro stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Mateus Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fierro tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fierro closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Fierro pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fierro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Fierro or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
Mateus Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Fierro.
Fierro tries a head kick but it misses.
Fierro tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Fierro wants to clinch.

Allen feints and as Fierro raises his hands in defense, Allen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Mateus Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Allen postures up.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fierro is on top in guard.
Fierro is looking to stand up but Allen won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fierro trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fierro's guard.
Allen landing some decent shots from guard.
Fierro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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.
Allen postures up.
Fierro being controlled here, momentarily.
Allen postures up.
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Allen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Luis Fierro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mateus Allen.
Fierro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Allen!