PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dangerous Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jaha nehe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jaha nehe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dave
vs
nehe

210 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dangerous Dave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jaha nehe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

nehe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dave is trying to defend but nehe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
nehe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
nehe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

nehe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dave defends it well.
nehe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nehe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
nehe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dave wants to improve his position but nehe is controlling well.
nehe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
nehe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dave tries to get to full guard but nehe has control of the leg.
Well, if nehe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Dave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but nehe pulls his head out easily.

nehe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
nehe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

nehe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

nehe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dave was covering up waiting for the punch and nehe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dave not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dave utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
nehe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dave keeping moving, preventing nehe from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
nehe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Despite being in the dominant position, jaha nehe just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
nehe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dave's waist but Dave gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing nehe off to one side.

nehe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - nehe lands in his opponent's guard.
nehe passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jaha nehe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

nehe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like jaha nehe has been cut.
Dave misses with a straight right.
Dave lands a jab.
Dave throws a jab when nehe was well out of range.
Dave throws a body punch but nehe moves out of range.
Dave lands a nice hook to nehe's body. nehe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to de liver by Dave. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dave will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by nehe.
nehe is breathing heavily.
Dave thows a body shot but no joy.
Dave throws a combination. nehe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nehe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - nehe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

nehe scores a takedown into full mount!
Dave wants to control but nehe is having none of it.
nehe trying to control but Dave is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave wants to hold on but nehe pushes him away.

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.
Dave is trying to escape the mount.
Dave is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by nehe.
nehe controlling from the full mount.
Dave gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. nehe connects with a nice short shot to Dave's temple.
nehe slows the pace down in half guard.

nehe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time nehe.
nehe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, jaha nehe just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dave just misses with a punch to the body.
Dave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dave throws a hook but nehe blocks it.
Dave misses with a takedown

and nehe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dave's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dangerous Dave dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on jaha nehe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

nehe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dave's guard.
nehe trying to control but Dave is working from the bottom.
Dave keeping full guard, as nehe tries to pass.
nehe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but nehe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nehe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dave might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but nehe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
nehe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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.

nehe stands and steps away. Dave gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dave misses the jab.
Dave thows a body shot but no joy.
Dave keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by nehe.

nehe drives through with a takedown into guard.

nehe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dave dives on top into guard.
nehe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

nehe looking for a guillotine here but Dave defends easily.
Dave wants to control from the top but nehe keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nehe is adopting a defensive guard.

nehe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
nehe controlling the position.
nehe keeping moving, preventing Dave from controlling successfully.
nehe is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dave connects with a crisp jab.
nehe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
nehe tries to clinch but Dave moves out of range.
Dave shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and nehe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dave's guard.
nehe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that nehe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
jaha nehe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think nehe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jaha nehe!