PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeathHand GraveDigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guguinha Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

GraveDigger
vs
Matador

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeathHand GraveDigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guguinha Matador!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

GraveDigger gets caught flat footed, as Matador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
GraveDigger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
GraveDigger is trying to control the position but Matador postures up.
Matador wants to control from the top but GraveDigger keeps moving.
Matador sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matador preventing the sweep.
Matador wants to control from the top but GraveDigger keeps moving.
GraveDigger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
GraveDigger prevents Matador from getting the reversal.
GraveDigger wants to control the pace but Matador is squirming around nicely.
GraveDigger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matador is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador tries to reverse the position but GraveDigger maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matador wants to control but GraveDigger is having none of it.
GraveDigger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matador is looking to escape.
Matador tries to reverse the position but GraveDigger maintains control.
Matador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GraveDigger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matador wants to control but GraveDigger is having none of it.
GraveDigger controlling from mount.
GraveDigger looking to control but Matador is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
GraveDigger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
GraveDigger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matador is looking to escape.
Matador is desperately trying to improve his position but GraveDigger has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matador wants to hold on but GraveDigger pushes him away.
GraveDigger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matador is looking to escape.
GraveDigger is breathing heavily.
Matador working to try and regain half guard.
Matador manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador is trying is best to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matador can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matador wants to get back to full guard.

GraveDigger decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Matador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
GraveDigger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matador shoots in but no luck this time.
GraveDigger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matador gets cracked with a nice right hand there by GraveDigger.
GraveDigger doesn't manage to clinch there - Matador circles away.
DeathHand GraveDigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GraveDigger lands with a kick to the temple. Matador shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
GraveDigger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matador.

GraveDigger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matador is pressed up against the cage. GraveDigger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matador down to the mat. Matador avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matador, as that shot connected.
Matador avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matador fails with the takedown.
DeathHand GraveDigger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guguinha Matador.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from GraveDigger.

Matador fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with GraveDigger, pushing him back against the cage.
GraveDigger has Matador pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matador manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Matador gets a trip takedown into half guard.
GraveDigger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
GraveDigger wants to get back to his feet.
GraveDigger wants to control but Matador is keeping busy.
Matador seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guguinha Matador dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Matador clinches with his opponent.
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but GraveDigger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matador tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. GraveDigger smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from GraveDigger misses.
GraveDigger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
GraveDigger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GraveDigger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
GraveDigger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matador moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matador takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matador shoots in for a takedown but GraveDigger shows good takedown defense.
DeathHand GraveDigger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guguinha Matador.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GraveDigger looks to clinch

and Matador counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matador holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matador is looking for a takedown up against the cage. GraveDigger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
GraveDigger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
Matador looking for a takedown.
GraveDigger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matador pulls him back up using the underhooks.
GraveDigger is trying to break free.
GraveDigger tries for a takedown but Matador manages to get underhooks.
Matador wants a takedown.
Matador prevents the takedown attempt.

Matador gets control of GraveDigger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matador will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matador is trying to keep GraveDigger in close.
GraveDigger wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
Matador wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
GraveDigger being controlled here momentarily.
Matador is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
GraveDigger wanted to stand there but Matador had control of the position.
GraveDigger wants to stand and escape but instead Matador has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
GraveDigger looking to control.
Matador trying to control but GraveDigger is working from the bottom.

Matador stands up and waves to GraveDigger to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GraveDigger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matador is out of range and GraveDigger settles back down.

Matador looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matador works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GraveDigger is pressing down on Matador's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
GraveDigger wants to get back to his feet but Matador is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador trying to control the position from guard on top but GraveDigger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GraveDigger is looking to stand up but Matador isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matador is stalling in the full guard.
GraveDigger keeping moving, preventing Matador from controlling successfully.
Matador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GraveDigger is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matador looks for a takedown but GraveDigger sprawls well.
DeathHand GraveDigger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
GraveDigger throws a leg kick but Matador moved away.
GraveDigger fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guguinha Matador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

GraveDigger takes a swing at Matador's ribcage but misses.
Matador tries to move into range but GraveDigger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeathHand GraveDigger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GraveDigger's waist but GraveDigger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matador off to one side.
GraveDigger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matador shoots for a takedown but GraveDigger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
GraveDigger lands a nice shot that snaps Matador's head back.
GraveDigger cracks Matador with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
GraveDigger wants to clinch.
GraveDigger works over Matador's head and body with a nice combination.
GraveDigger connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from GraveDigger misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matador fails with a takedown attempt.
DeathHand GraveDigger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guguinha Matador.
GraveDigger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from GraveDigger. No joy for Matador on that attempt.
Matador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from GraveDigger.
GraveDigger closes the distance looking to clinch

and Matador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matador is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
GraveDigger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Matador avoids the attempt from GraveDigger to control.
Matador prevents GraveDigger from getting the reversal.
GraveDigger is squirming around, avoiding Matador's attempts to control the action.
Guguinha Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control GraveDigger kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
GraveDigger is working to get back to half guard.
GraveDigger is working hard here to advance position.
Matador controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GraveDigger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matador content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that GraveDigger really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Matador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
GraveDigger is looking to get to half guard.

That's four 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.
GraveDigger trying desperately to get to his feet.
GraveDigger can't escape the position.
Matador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matador with the ground and pound from mount.
Matador tries to control but GraveDigger wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Despite being in the dominant position, Guguinha Matador just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
GraveDigger works Matador's body with a nice hook.
GraveDigger misses with a leg kick

and Matador counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in GraveDigger's guard now.
Matador keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of GraveDigger's head.
Matador connects with a couple of short punches.
GraveDigger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matador's guard.
Matador throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeathHand GraveDigger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guguinha Matador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
GraveDigger postures up and lands a big shot to Matador's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guguinha Matador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matador winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guguinha Matador!