PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Eclaro (ranked 536 p4p, 1109 weight class) and Julius Kaepernick (ranked 82 p4p, 156 weight class). Eclaro comes to the cage accompanied by I'm The Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eclaro
vs
Kaepernick

168 cm
25
155
10 - 2 - 0

178 cm
27
168
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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BRAZEN - Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Eclaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Eclaro misses the target.
Eclaro looks to land a left hand but Kaepernick moved out of range nicely.
Kaepernick unleashes a big counter combination but Eclaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Eclaro. No joy for Kaepernick on that attempt.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.

Eclaro moves into the clinch.

Eclaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Eclaro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eclaro showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaepernick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaepernick holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eclaro controlling the pace.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Kaepernick dodges it nicely.
Eclaro 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.
Eclaro moves into full mount! Kaepernick won't be happy about that!
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kaepernick is trying to escape the mount.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaepernick is looking to escape.
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Kaepernick is desperately trying to improve his position but Eclaro has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick is still trying to improve position.
Eclaro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kaepernick is working to get back to half guard.
Eclaro controlling the pace for now.

Eclaro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eclaro avoids the attempt from Kaepernick to control.
Kaepernick wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Kaepernick can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Eclaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick tries to reverse the position but Eclaro maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eclaro working for a guillotine from mount but Kaepernick is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaepernick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Eclaro wants to finish this one by submission but Kaepernick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eclaro.
Eclaro punching from mount but Kaepernick doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Kaepernick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Eclaro missing with strikes.
Eclaro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Kaepernick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaepernick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kaepernick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eclaro seems to be working for a kimura but Kaepernick defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Kaepernick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaepernick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Kaepernick is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Kaepernick is pressing down on Eclaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kaepernick scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro throws an off balance right hand
letting Kaepernick counter with a right hand.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaepernick was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.

Kaepernick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaepernick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eclaro's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaepernick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.

Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaepernick landing with the ground and pound.

Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaepernick is aware though and is defending well.

Eclaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaepernick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kaepernick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Kaepernick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eclaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaepernick has managed to get both his arms back between Eclaro's legs - danger averted.
Kaepernick trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.
Kaepernick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaepernick stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Eclaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throws an elbow that misses. Eclaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaepernick's guard. Nice move by Eclaro!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Kaepernick wants to sweep here but Eclaro controlling him for the moment.
Eclaro stands and throws Kaepernick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eclaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaepernick can do to turn this around?
Kaepernick sneaks back into half guard.
Kaepernick manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaepernick working a defensive guard here.
Eclaro postures up in Kaepernick's guard and throws a big left but Kaepernick blocks it.
Kaepernick is trying to control the position but Eclaro postures up.
Kaepernick controlling the position.
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaepernick is keeping the position for now.
Kaepernick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eclaro.
Eclaro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick looking to control.
Kaepernick pulls Eclaro in close to prevent any damage.
Kaepernick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Eclaro throws a body punch but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
It seemed like Kaepernick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Kaepernick's guard.
Kaepernick is trying to keep Eclaro in close.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro lands a couple of digs.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Kaepernick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eclaro won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro looking to pass the guard.
Kaepernick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eclaro passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro throws an elbow but Kaepernick slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Kaepernick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaepernick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaepernick keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaepernick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaepernick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaepernick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eclaro trying to control from the bottom.
Kaepernick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eclaro's head.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick passes to full mount!
Eclaro can't escape the position.
Kaepernick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kaepernick raining down hammerfists from mount.

Paul Eclaro's cut is getting worse.
Kaepernick looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Eclaro covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
Julius Kaepernick is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Kaepernick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.