PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Lacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco Guerrero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lacy
vs
Guerrero

194 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruarc Lacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francisco Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero dips to his left and cracks Lacy with an uppercut!
Lacy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerrero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacy momentarily.
Guerrero throws a sloppy body shot

and Lacy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guerrero is looking to stand up but Lacy isn't so interested in that idea.
Lacy looking to pass the guard.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lacy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lacy controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet but Lacy passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacy wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lacy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep. Lacy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guerrero works Lacy's body with a nice hook.
Lacy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guerrero avoids it really well and circles away.
Lacy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guerrero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lacy somewhat.
Lacy shoots in looking for a takedown but Guerrero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lacy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Lacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacy.
Lacy tries to bum rush Guerrero with a series of wild strikes but Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Guerrero misses.
Guerrero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacy looks for a takedown but Guerrero sprawls well.
Guerrero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guerrero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacy shoots in looking for a takedown but Guerrero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lacy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Lacy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guerrero tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lacy manages to move to mount!
Guerrero is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacy punching from mount but Guerrero doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lacy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guerrero felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruarc Lacy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Guerrero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Lacy drives through and clinches with Guerrero against the cage.
Lacy keeps control of Guerrero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lacy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Lacy is trying to work for a kimura but Guerrero is defending well.
Guerrero won't allow Lacy to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lacy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Guerrero manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Lacy is trying to get an arm triangle but Guerrero is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lacy slows the pace down.
Guerrero defending against the ground and pound.
Lacy advances nicely into full mount.
Guerrero is looking to improve his position but Lacy isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to hold on but Lacy pushes him away.
Lacy misses with a head shot.

Lacy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Guerrero turns into him and now he's in Lacy's guard.
Lacy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guerrero can do to turn this around?

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lacy looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
Lacy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guerrero's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruarc Lacy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet but Lacy passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruarc Lacy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lacy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guerrero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Lacy wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerrero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacy is trying to control. Guerrero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lacy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control here.
Lacy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guerrero trying to control here.
Lacy is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lacy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guerrero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guerrero's corner calls for a 1-2. Guerrero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lacy shoots in and drives through. Guerrero sprawls well.
Donk. Guerrero catches Lacy right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guerrero.
Lacy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guerrero misses with a series of wild punches.
Francisco Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerrero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacy was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerrero.
Lacy tries to clinch up but Guerrero circles away and keeps his distance.
Lacy wants to clinch up but Guerrero keeps it at a distance.
Guerrero works the jab nicely.
Lacy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guerrero enables Lacy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guerrero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lacy throws an elbow that misses. Guerrero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lacy's guard. Nice move by Guerrero!

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lacy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Guerrero rolls with it to try and escape but Lacy cranks on the arm and Guerrero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruarc Lacy!