PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lank Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marucs nine millimeter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). nine millimeter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lost Souls - Tupac kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Antunes
vs
nine millimeter

187 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!
Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lank Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marucs nine millimeter!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nine millimeter connects with a solid leg kick.
nine millimeter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Antunes shoots in for a double leg but nine millimeter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
nine millimeter misses with a head kick.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with nine millimeter but nine millimeter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
nine millimeter slips a jab and a cross from Antunes.
nine millimeter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lank Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antunes tries for a takedown but nine millimeter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes tries to bum rush nine millimeter with a series of wild strikes but nine millimeter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Antunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around nine millimeter's waist but nine millimeter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antunes off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nine millimeter throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes tries to clinch up.
nine millimeter throws a nice head kick!
Antunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has nine millimeter pinned against the cage. nine millimeter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Antunes closes the distance and clinches up with nine millimeter, looking for a takedown. Antunes pushes nine millimeter against the cage but nine millimeter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circling a little - nine millimeter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

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.
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by nine millimeter!

nine millimeter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antunes sprawls well initially but nine millimeter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

nine millimeter stands up from half guard.
Antunes has his takedown stuffed
and nine millimeter counters with a head kick.
Antunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antunes has his takedown stuffed
and nine millimeter counters with a series of strikes. Antunes will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws a combination that misses
and nine millimeter counters with a thumping low kick.
Antunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antunes closes the distance and clinches up with nine millimeter, looking for a takedown. Antunes pushes nine millimeter against the cage but nine millimeter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
nine millimeter scores with a sloppy right hand. Antunes should have avoided that one.
nine millimeter misses with a takedown attempt - Antunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
nine millimeter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Antunes tries to clinch
and nine millimeter counters with a head kick. That will keep Antunes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
nine millimeter shoots for a double leg takedown but Antunes sprawls well. He's pushed nine millimeter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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.
Antunes fails with the takedown
and nine millimeter counters with a nice leg kick.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with nine millimeter but nine millimeter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antunes misses with a takedown
and nine millimeter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lank Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
nine millimeter throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
nine millimeter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Antunes!
nine millimeter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antunes swivels and escapes.
Antunes tries to clinch
and nine millimeter counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marucs nine millimeter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Antunes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and nine millimeter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Antunes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Antunes lands with a kick to the temple. nine millimeter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Antunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and nine millimeter counters with a good low kick that Antunes was not able to check.
nine millimeter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Antunes.
Antunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Antunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lank Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
nine millimeter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Antunes or perhaps it was just good defense by nine millimeter which made him look bad.
nine millimeter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around nine millimeter's waist but nine millimeter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antunes off to one side.
nine millimeter fails with a takedown attempt.
Lank Antunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two 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.
Antunes tries for a takedown but nine millimeter circles away easily
and nine millimeter counters with a low kick, right behind Antunes 's knee.
nine millimeter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
nine millimeter circles away from the clinch attempt
and nine millimeter counters with a leg kick.
Antunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around nine millimeter's waist but nine millimeter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antunes off to one side.
Antunes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
nine millimeter has a takedown stuffed.

Antunes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. nine millimeter sprawls well initially but Antunes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nine millimeter is controlling Antunes's trapped leg to prevent Antunes from advancing to side control.
Antunes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antunes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Antunes with the ground and pound but nine millimeter uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Antunes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antunes wants to control from the top but nine millimeter keeps moving.
Antunes is fighting to break nine millimeter's control of his arms but nine millimeter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Antunes trying to control but nine millimeter is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Antunes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! nine millimeter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Antunes, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marucs nine millimeter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

nine millimeter swinging wilding here.
Antunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and nine millimeter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Antunes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but nine millimeter swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from nine millimeter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lank Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Antunes drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes wants to control from the top but nine millimeter keeps moving.
nine millimeter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Antunes wants to control from the top but nine millimeter keeps moving.
Antunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antunes won't allow nine millimeter to sweep him here.
nine millimeter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
nine millimeter keeping moving, preventing Antunes from controlling successfully.

Antunes drops back, looking for a kneebar! nine millimeter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. nine millimeter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from nine millimeter!
Antunes is looking for a sweep.
Antunes tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Antunes misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is pushing nine millimeter's head away, looking to escape. nine millimeter manages to hold on to the position though.
Antunes is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Antunes struggling a bit here.
Antunes tries to improve position but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
nine millimeter throws a nice looking combination but Antunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Antunes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? nine millimeter is fending him off so far but Antunes persists. Nope, nine millimeter circles away and we're back to standing.
Antunes shoots in looking for a takedown. nine millimeter tries to sprawl out of it but Antunes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. nine millimeter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but nine millimeter shows good takedown defense.
Antunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and nine millimeter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lank Antunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Antunes throws a lazy head kick

and nine millimeter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marucs nine millimeter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
nine millimeter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marucs nine millimeter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well nine millimeter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marucs nine millimeter!