PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonimateu Felipao (ranked 3318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Doc (ranked 4502 p4p, 469 weight class). Papa Doc will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Felipao
vs
Doc

190 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tonimateu Felipao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Doc!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipao just misses with a punch to the body.

Felipao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Felipao showed some decent athleticism there.

Felipao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Felipao is looking to advance position but Doc won't allow it.
Doc looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felipao is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Felipao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doc is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Felipao is working hard here to advance position.
Felipao advances position into side control!

Felipao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doc has escaped the position, nice work there.

Felipao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Felipao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Felipao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doc has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Felipao but great work by Doc.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Felipao tries to roll over but Doc keeps him under control.
Felipao holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Doc prevents Felipao from improving his position.
Felipao trying to control here.
Felipao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Felipao is trying to get back to full guard.
Felipao is pressing down on Doc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipao is trying to keep Doc in close.
Felipao trying to strike off his back.
Felipao 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.
Felipao is trying to keep Doc in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Felipao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Felipao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Felipao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Felipao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Felipao is trying to get an arm triangle but Doc is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Felipao swings around for an armbar but Doc sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Felipao's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Doc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Felipao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Felipao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doc sprawls well. Doc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Felipao gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Doc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Felipao.
Doc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Felipao feints and as Doc raises his hands in defense, Felipao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felipao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doc wants to get back to his feet but Felipao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Felipao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doc is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Felipao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doc dives on top into guard.

Felipao is trying to control the position but Doc postures up.
Felipao 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.
Felipao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doc has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Felipao is proving hard to escape from.
Felipao trying to control the position.

Doc stands up and waves to Felipao to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Felipao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Felipao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doc is just riding it out for now. Felipao eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Felipao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doc defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Felipao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Felipao wants to pass to mount but Doc is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Felipao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doc defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonimateu Felipao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Felipao walks into a left hand.
Felipao has his takedown stuffed
and Doc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Tonimateu Felipao has been cut.
Felipao misses with a takedown attempt
and Doc counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felipao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Felipao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doc quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Doc is trying to stand up.

Felipao is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doc has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doc!
Felipao looking to control.
Felipao wants to sweep but no luck.
Felipao is trying to control the position but Doc postures up.
Doc stopping the sweep attempt from Felipao.
Felipao controls Doc momentarily but Doc frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doc postures up.
Doc preventing the sweep.
Doc postures up.
Felipao is really struggling to control Doc but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Doc decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Felipao, up you get!
Felipao misses with a body shot
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Felipao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doc's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipao trying to move into half guard but instead Doc has managed to sweep!

Doc gets to his feet - Felipao follows without any prompting.
Doc slips a jab from Felipao.
Felipao misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonimateu Felipao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felipao has his takedown stuffed
and Doc counters with a straight right hand.
Felipao tries for a takedown but Doc circles away easily
and Doc counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Felipao. Felipao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Felipao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doc is trying to defend but Felipao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Doc has one foot on Felipao's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felipao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doc defends well and Felipao ends up having to push Doc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doc throws out a counter right but Felipao avoids it with no problem.

Felipao feints and as Doc raises his hands in defense, Felipao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Felipao won't allow Doc to get back to his feet.
Felipao looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Doc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doc has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Papa Doc!
A very excited looking Papa Doc made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.