PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dienekes the Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristopher Dubbois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the Brave's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 300 Theme. Cristopher Dubbois is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

the Brave
vs
Dubbois

170 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dienekes the Brave!
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, Cristopher Dubbois!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Brave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
the Brave shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubbois as he jumps to the side.

the Brave scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
the Brave thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dubbois is staying active underneath the Brave, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
the Brave not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dubbois keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the Brave missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the Brave thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
the Brave perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
the Brave thows a huge punch but Dubbois dodges it nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
the Brave checks a low kick from Dubbois.
the Brave shoots in but Dubbois avoids the takedown attempt easily.

the Brave closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - the Brave lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Brave trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
the Brave working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the Brave accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Brave throwing strikes but missing.
the Brave is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
the Brave thows a big elbow that misses.
the Brave throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dubbois works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
the Brave slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
the Brave postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
the Brave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubbois swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the Brave missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
the Brave scoring with some ground and pound.
the Brave with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
the Brave wants to control from the top but Dubbois keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubbois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with the Brave. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
the Brave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubbois swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the Brave throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dubbois works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
the Brave postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dubbois keeping moving, preventing the Brave from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

the Brave feints and as Dubbois raises his hands in defense, the Brave changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dubbois utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
the Brave with a flurry of punches that miss.
the Brave trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubbois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the Brave postures up in Dubbois's guard and throws a big left but Dubbois blocks it.
the Brave trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubbois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the Brave with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dienekes the Brave dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

the Brave shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dubbois but Dubbois pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dubbois leaves the Brave with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
the Brave fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dienekes the Brave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubbois throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Dienekes the Brave has been cut.
the Brave looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dubbois is fending him off so far but the Brave persists. Nope, Dubbois circles away and we're back to standing.
Dienekes the Brave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubbois misses with a head kick.
Dubbois throws a sloppy head kick and the Brave moves out of range easily.
Dubbois throws a series of punches but the Brave moves out of range.
the Brave shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dubbois defends it nicely.
the Brave looks for a takedown but Dubbois sprawls well.
Dubbois misses with a low kick as the Brave jumps back.
the Brave blocks a head kick by Dubbois.
the Brave has a takedown stuffed.
Dubbois tries a head kick but it misses.
the Brave shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubbois as he jumps to the side.
the Brave blocks a head kick by Dubbois.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Brave misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
the Brave has a takedown stuffed.
Dubbois throws a sloppy head kick and the Brave moves out of range easily.
the Brave fails with a takedown attempt.

the Brave shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dubbois is trying to defend but the Brave finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dubbois is looking to escape.
the Brave throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
the Brave is trying to control. Dubbois wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Brave missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
the Brave moves nicely into side control.
the Brave landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
the Brave misses with the ground and pound.
the Brave works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
the Brave tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dubbois dodges the ground and pound from the Brave.
the Brave cracks Dubbois with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Brave throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dubbois is not content to let the Brave control the position.
the Brave throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dubbois dodges the ground and pound from the Brave.
An elbow from the Brave crashes against the mat.

the Brave tries for a kimura but Dubbois is defending well.
the Brave 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.
the Brave tries to score with some ground and pound. Dubbois controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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.
An elbow from the Brave crashes against the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dubbois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by the Brave or perhaps it was just good defense by Dubbois which made him look bad.

the Brave shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
the Brave throwing shots but Dubbois is blocking nicely.
the Brave throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
the Brave is looking to take a break and control but Dubbois is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cristopher Dubbois will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dienekes the Brave's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

the Brave shoots in for a takedown but Dubbois shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
the Brave connects with the punch.
the Brave fails with a takedown attempt.
Dubbois throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dubbois throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dubbois throws a head kick that misses.
Dubbois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the Brave shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dubbois pinned against the cage. Dubbois gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dienekes the Brave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Brave shoots in looking for a takedown. Dubbois tries to sprawl out of it but the Brave keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dubbois manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
the Brave looks for a takedown but Dubbois sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

the Brave shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dubbois napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dubbois can do anything to dispel that myth.
the Brave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubbois keeps working.
the Brave throws an elbow but Dubbois slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Brave tries to score with some ground and pound. Dubbois controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dubbois taking a bit of punishment here - the Brave scoring with strikes.
the Brave fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on the Brave's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dubbois parries the strikes from the Brave easily there. the Brave is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dubbois to escape.
the Brave wants to control but Dubbois is keeping him busy.
the Brave fails to land a wild elbow strike.

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.
the Brave prevents Dubbois from escaping the position.
Dubbois takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
the Brave throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
the Brave trying to control the action but Dubbois is working from the bottom.
the Brave in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
the Brave postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
the Brave trying to control the action but Dubbois is working from the bottom.
Dienekes the Brave overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubbois managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by the Brave.
the Brave postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
the Brave throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dubbois misses with a few strikes there.
the Brave shoots for a double leg takedown but Dubbois sprawls well. He's pushed the Brave's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

the Brave shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
the Brave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dubbois defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Brave thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dubbois blocking the ground and pound attempt from the Brave.
the Brave throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

the Brave is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

the Brave 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dienekes the Brave showed his dominance in that final round.
I think the Brave has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dienekes the Brave!