PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Negao Do Whatsapp (ranked 5259 p4p, 3303 weight class) and Deep Bluez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Do Whatsapp
vs
Bluez

200 cm
27
256
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
266
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Negao Do Whatsapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deep Bluez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bluez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bluez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
Do Whatsapp throws out a loose jab but Bluez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses

and Bluez moves into the clinch.
Bluez lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Negao Do Whatsapp has been cut.

Bluez breaks the clinch.
Bluez blocks a jab.
Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Bluez counters with a two punch combo.
Bluez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do Whatsapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Bluez.
Bluez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bluez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand

and Bluez moves into the clinch.
Do Whatsapp can't break the clinch.
Bluez keeps control of Do Whatsapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bluez is struggling to control the position.
Do Whatsapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bluez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Do Whatsapp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Do Whatsapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bluez manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluez slips a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Bluez throws a counter combo.
Do Whatsapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bluez under the eye.
Bluez shoots in and drives through. Do Whatsapp sprawls well.
Bluez looks winded!
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
The fighters circling - Do Whatsapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Bluez with that takedown attempt.
Bluez ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws the left hand but Bluez avoids the punch easily.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bluez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Bluez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Bluez's shoulder, as Bluez tries to avoid the shot.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Bluez slips the punch.
It seemed like Bluez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
Bluez defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Bluez moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Bluez blocks it.
Negao Do Whatsapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bluez staying out of range there.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Bluez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bluez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab.
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Bluez ducks down to avoid it.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Bluez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do Whatsapp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bluez shoots in looking for a takedown but Do Whatsapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bluez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Negao Do Whatsapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deep Bluez.

Do Whatsapp lands a big shot that drops Bluez! Can he finish him?

It looks like Deep Bluez has been cut.
Do Whatsapp is standing up over Bluez. Bluez looks to escape but Do Whatsapp dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Do Whatsapp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bluez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bluez is trying to control Do Whatsapp's posture but Do Whatsapp avoids it.
Do Whatsapp tries to advance to mount but Bluez denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Do Whatsapp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bluez tries to bench press Do Whatsapp off him but Do Whatsapp keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Do Whatsapp is trying to get an arm triangle but Bluez is defending well.

Do Whatsapp decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bluez to his feet.
Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bluez slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Bluez with the counter takedown but Do Whatsapp avoids it easily.
Bluez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Whatsapp.
Bluez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Negao Do Whatsapp dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Do Whatsapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bluez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Do Whatsapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bluez can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Do Whatsapp misses the target.

Do Whatsapp waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bluez. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bluez to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Do Whatsapp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Bluez blocks it.
Do Whatsapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Do Whatsapp wants it to stay on the feet.
Do Whatsapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Whatsapp misses the target.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
Deep Bluez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bluez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.

Bluez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Do Whatsapp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bluez is breathing heavily.
Bluez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Do Whatsapp's efforts to push away.
Do Whatsapp is trying to break the clinch but Bluez has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bluez gets control of Do Whatsapp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bluez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Do Whatsapp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Do Whatsapp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Do Whatsapp wants to free his trapped foot but Bluez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bluez is defending against the submission attempts here by Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bluez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Do Whatsapp trying to control the pace.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Do Whatsapp here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bluez tries to get to full guard but Do Whatsapp has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bluez is trying to maintain the position but Do Whatsapp is very close to passing his half guard.
Do Whatsapp controlling the action here.
Bluez is looking to improve his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four 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.
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.
Bluez ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Bluez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Do Whatsapp defends it well.
Negao Do Whatsapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Bluez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do Whatsapp.
Bluez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bluez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Bluez.
Donk. Do Whatsapp catches Bluez right on the button with a cross.
Do Whatsapp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a left hand but Bluez moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bluez slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Bluez moves out of range of the strikes.
Do Whatsapp throws an off balance right hand
and Bluez counters with a series of strikes. Do Whatsapp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Negao Do Whatsapp dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Bluez moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab when Bluez was well out of range.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
Do Whatsapp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bluez.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Bluez slips the punch.
Bluez throws a hook to the side of Do Whatsapp's head but Do Whatsapp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Bluez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bluez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab.
Bluez moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight right.
Bluez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bluez counters by clinching up.
Do Whatsapp tries to circle away but Bluez has him pinned against the cage.
Bluez has Do Whatsapp pressed against the cage, preventing Do Whatsapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bluez keeps control of Do Whatsapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Do Whatsapp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Do Whatsapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Do Whatsapp wants to break free but Bluez has control.
Do Whatsapp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Do Whatsapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bluez has him pressed against the cage.
Bluez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Do Whatsapp tries to circle away but Bluez has him pinned against the cage.
Bluez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do Whatsapp is trying to break free.
Do Whatsapp is trying to break the clinch but Bluez is controlling him.
Do Whatsapp is trying to break the clinch but Bluez has him pressed against the cage.
Do Whatsapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bluez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bluez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Do Whatsapp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bluez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Whatsapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two 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.
Bluez slips a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Bluez slips under a jab.
Bluez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Bluez ducks down to avoid it.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Bluez's head but Bluez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Bluez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Do Whatsapp.
A big right from Do Whatsapp misses.
Bluez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Bluez avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Do Whatsapp coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Bluez.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bluez.
Bluez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Do Whatsapp misses.
Negao Do Whatsapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Bluez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Bluez.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Bluez slips the punch.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left.
Bluez is looking for the big counter here.
Bluez staying out of range there.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab when Bluez was well out of range.
A big right from Do Whatsapp misses.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Bluez's head but Bluez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Bluez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bluez with the counter takedown but Do Whatsapp avoids it easily.
Bluez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bluez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Do Whatsapp.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Bluez slips the punch.
Bluez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Do Whatsapp defends it well.
Bluez ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Bluez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bluez.
Bluez flicks out a counter leg kick but Do Whatsapp steps away.
Do Whatsapp throws a shot from downtown. Bluez moves away and avoids it.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab when Bluez was well out of range.
Bluez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Do Whatsapp throws out a loose jab but Bluez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Bluez ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Do Whatsapp misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Bluez avoids it easily.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Bluez's head but Bluez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do Whatsapp throws the left hand but Bluez avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Do Whatsapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bluez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight left.
Bluez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bluez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Bluez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deep Bluez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Bluez moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Negao Do Whatsapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Do Whatsapp, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Negao Do Whatsapp!
In defeat, Deep Bluez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will be back. '.