PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drake - Forever. Kenny Scylla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thiago
vs
Scylla

190 cm
24
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
164 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Scylla!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scylla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scylla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Scylla misses.
Scylla misses with a series of wild punches.
Scylla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thiago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scylla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thiago moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scylla!
Thiago throws a right and a left that Scylla avoids nicely.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenny Scylla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scylla takes a swing at Thiago's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Scylla.
Scylla misses with a few strikes there.
Scylla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thiago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scylla sizes up Thiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scylla scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thiago dodges the punch combination from Scylla.

Thiago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Scylla!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thiago can't control as he wanted to and Scylla manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

Thiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scylla pushes Thiago off looking to stand but Thiago dives back in and keeps control.
Scylla is trying to escape back to his feet but Thiago uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scylla is pushing Thiago's head away, looking to escape. Thiago manages to hold on to the position though.

Thiago is trying to get an arm triangle but Scylla is defending well.

Thiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago trying to control the action but Scylla is working from the bottom.
Thiago advances nicely into full mount.
Thiago breaks from Scylla's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thiago sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thiago trying to control but Scylla is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thiago jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Scylla is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Scylla and Thiago has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thiago looks up at the clock and then as Scylla takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thiago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Scylla dominated that round.
That's time! Thiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thiago throws a combination that misses
and Scylla counters with a series of strikes. Thiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thiago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thiago throws a series of punches but Scylla avoids them all with ease.
Thiago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scylla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thiago thinking.
Thiago throws a shot from downtown. Scylla moves away and avoids it.
Scylla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thiago.
Scylla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thiago rather than just go for the knockout.
Scylla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Thiago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scylla's guard.
Scylla wants to stand but Thiago is controlling the position.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Scylla keeps moving.
Thiago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago passes into half guard.
Thiago stalling away here and it's allowed Scylla to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scylla keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.
Scylla wants to stand up but Thiago is controlling him.

Scylla wriggles free and stands up.

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.
Scylla throws a right hand that Thiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Thiago also avoids with ease.
Scylla throws a one two combo.
Scylla thows a body shot but no joy.
Scylla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Scylla.
Thiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scylla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scylla misses with a combination
and Thiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thiago slips a jab and a cross from Scylla.
Thiago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scylla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scylla misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Scylla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scylla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenny Scylla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scylla misses with a two punch combination.
Thiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scylla.
Thiago misses with an uppercut. Scylla saw that one coming.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thiago shoots and misses
and Scylla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scylla slips under a jab from Thiago.
Scylla misses with a combination
and Thiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scylla looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
Thiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scylla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scylla misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
Thiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scylla.
Thiago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scylla throws a one two combo.
Scylla swinging wilding here.
Scylla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thiago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thiago misses with a combination
and Scylla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scylla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scylla.
Scylla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scylla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scylla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thiago.
Scylla throws a series of punches but Thiago moves out of range.
Scylla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Thiago will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Scylla misses with a combination
and Thiago counters with a one-two to the body.
Scylla misses the shot to the body.
Thiago has his takedown stuffed
and Scylla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thiago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scylla counters with a nice body shot.
Scylla throws a series of strikes that have Thiago backpedaling.
Scylla misses with a few strikes there.
Scylla punishes Thiago's body with a nice straight punch.
Scylla closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scylla tests Thiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scylla lands a nice hook to Thiago's body. Thiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Scylla.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scylla throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago moves forwards but Scylla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thiago takes one to the side of the head.
Scylla tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenny Scylla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scylla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scylla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scylla.

Thiago is rocked!
Thiago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Thiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scylla closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scylla dips to his left and cracks Thiago with an uppercut!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Scylla! Thiago is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Scylla!