PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Rocha Freire Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Senior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brendon Rocha Freire Junior has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rocha Freire Junior
vs
Senior

182 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brendon Rocha Freire Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Senior!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha Freire Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Senior avoids it really well and circles away.
Senior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rocha Freire Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Senior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocha Freire Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocha Freire Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rocha Freire Junior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Senior looks to land a combination but Rocha Freire Junior avoids it well.
Rocha Freire Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rocha Freire Junior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senior tries to clinch up but Rocha Freire Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Senior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Senior wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha Freire Junior lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rocha Freire Junior.
Rocha Freire Junior scores with a three punch combo!
Rocha Freire Junior shoots for a takedown but Senior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Senior scores with a hook to the body. Rocha Freire Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocha Freire Junior is breathing heavily.
Senior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocha Freire Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Senior counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha Freire Junior backing up. Rocha Freire Junior nods at Senior to acknowledge the strikes.
Senior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rocha Freire Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paulo Senior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Senior drives through and clinches with Rocha Freire Junior against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Senior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Senior pushes Rocha Freire Junior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocha Freire Junior working hard to break the clinch.
Senior slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Senior.
Senior lands a right hand.
Senior prevents Rocha Freire Junior from breaking the clinch.
Senior lands a shoulder strike.

Rocha Freire Junior manages to break the clinch.
Senior throws a right hand that Rocha Freire Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocha Freire Junior also avoids with ease.
Senior stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Rocha Freire Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senior throws a right hand that Rocha Freire Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocha Freire Junior also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior stalks Rocha Freire Junior and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rocha Freire Junior's face. Rocha Freire Junior staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Brendon Rocha Freire Junior has been cut.

Senior moves into the clinch successfully.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rocha Freire Junior. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Senior lands with a right to the head.
Senior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Senior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocha Freire Junior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Senior lands an uppercut.
Senior lands an uppercut.
Senior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Senior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocha Freire Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Senior's efforts to push away.
Senior lands a right hand.
Senior has had enough of the clinch but Rocha Freire Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Senior lands a right hand.
Rocha Freire Junior fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha Freire Junior wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocha Freire Junior backwards.
Senior avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Senior.
Rocha Freire Junior working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Senior scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocha Freire Junior working hard to break the clinch.
Senior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Senior is struggling to control the position.

Rocha Freire Junior gets control of Senior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rocha Freire Junior will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Senior decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Senior avoids the body shot from Rocha Freire Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Senior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendon Rocha Freire Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rocha Freire Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocha Freire Junior with a lazy takedown attempt

and Senior moves into the clinch.
Rocha Freire Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Senior's efforts to push away.
Senior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocha Freire Junior's efforts to push away.
Senior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Senior is trying to force a seperation but Rocha Freire Junior has the dominant position.
Senior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocha Freire Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Senior is stalling here.
Rocha Freire Junior tries to break the clinch but Senior is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Senior working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Rocha Freire Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha Freire Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Senior, looking for a takedown. Rocha Freire Junior pushes Senior against the cage but Senior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha Freire Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Senior's waist but Senior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocha Freire Junior off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Rocha Freire Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senior lands a really nice looking cross but Rocha Freire Junior seems unphased.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Senior throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocha Freire Junior counters with a body kick.
Senior misses with a double jab
and Rocha Freire Junior counters with a two punch combo.
Senior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Senior swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha Freire Junior.
Senior throws a series of punches but Rocha Freire Junior avoids them all with ease.
Rocha Freire Junior throws a lazy right hand but Senior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocha Freire Junior is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Senior.
Some wild striking there from Senior.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocha Freire Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Senior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Senior wants it to stay on the feet.
Senior looks to land a combination but Rocha Freire Junior avoids it well.
Senior tries to clinch but Rocha Freire Junior is having none of it.
Senior lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocha Freire Junior backs up against the cage.
Paulo Senior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senior leaves Rocha Freire Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Senior lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha Freire Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Senior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rocha Freire Junior somewhat.
Senior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paulo Senior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Senior cracks Rocha Freire Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Senior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocha Freire Junior tries to clinch but Senior is having none of it.

Senior moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocha Freire Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Senior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rocha Freire Junior is trying to drag Senior to the mat but Senior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha Freire Junior being controlled against the cage.
Rocha Freire Junior lands a knee to the body.

Rocha Freire Junior breaks the clinch.
Senior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Senior tries to clinch up but Rocha Freire Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha Freire Junior throws a right hand that Senior ducks under and follows up with a left that Senior also avoids with ease.
Senior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocha Freire Junior.
Rocha Freire Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Senior.
Senior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Senior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brendon Rocha Freire Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Senior throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocha Freire Junior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Senior thinking.
Senior misses with a straight left.
Rocha Freire Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Senior defends it nicely.
Senior throws a combination. Rocha Freire Junior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Senior swinging wildly here.
Senior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocha Freire Junior.
Rocha Freire Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Senior takes a swing at Rocha Freire Junior's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior throws a series of punches but Rocha Freire Junior moves out of range.
Rocha Freire Junior scores with a nice body kick.
Rocha Freire Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Senior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Freire Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocha Freire Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocha Freire Junior walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Senior moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Freire Junior pushes him off.
Senior darts in trying to clinch
and Rocha Freire Junior counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Senior is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rocha Freire Junior shoots in looking for a takedown. Senior tries to sprawl out of it but Rocha Freire Junior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Senior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Rocha Freire Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha Freire Junior manages to avoid it.
Senior wants to clinch but Rocha Freire Junior slips to the side

so Rocha Freire Junior counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Rocha Freire Junior drops back looking for a leg! Senior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Senior manages to kick Rocha Freire Junior off! Rocha Freire Junior jumps back into Senior's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Senior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocha Freire Junior controls the pace.

Senior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha Freire Junior is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior trying to control the position here.
Rocha Freire Junior wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving.
Senior has his hands on Rocha Freire Junior's head, controlling the position.
Rocha Freire Junior wants to stand but Senior has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four 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.
Rocha Freire Junior preventing the sweep.
Paulo Senior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Senior managing to control the position.
Rocha Freire Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Brendon Rocha Freire Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Senior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brendon Rocha Freire Junior.
I think Senior 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Senior!