PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Tomaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Dorneles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tomaz
vs
Dorneles

152 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Braulio Tomaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Dorneles!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dorneles.
Tomaz wants to clinch up but Dorneles keeps it at a distance.

Tomaz darts in and clinches Dorneles up against the cage.
Dorneles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dorneles is pressed up against the cage. Tomaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dorneles down to the mat. Dorneles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dorneles misses with a two punch combination.
Dorneles lands a head shot.

Tomaz forces Dorneles back against the cage and clinches.

Tomaz manages to break the clinch.

Tomaz has closed the distance and engaged Dorneles in a clinch.

Dorneles breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Dorneles both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Dorneles. Beautiful body shot.
Dorneles throws a right and a left that Tomaz avoids nicely.
Tomaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorneles is out of range and Tomaz settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorneles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dorneles moves out of range as Tomaz throws a body kick.
Dorneles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dorneles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tomaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Tomaz.
Tomaz tries to clinch but Dorneles moves out of range.
Dorneles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Dorneles.
Dorneles scores with a body shot.
Tomaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tomaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Tomaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorneles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorneles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dorneles.
Tomaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomaz misses with a double jab
and Dorneles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dorneles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guilherme Dorneles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorneles throws a series of strikes that have Tomaz backpedaling.
Dorneles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tomaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dorneles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dorneles swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomaz.
Dorneles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Dorneles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dorneles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorneles lands with a right hand.

Dorneles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tomaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dorneles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dorneles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dorneles has a closed guard, preventing Tomaz from standing up.

Dorneles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Tomaz is predictable there
and Dorneles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorneles tests Tomaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorneles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dorneles scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tomaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dorneles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Tomaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dorneles is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tomaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dorneles is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tomaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorneles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Dorneles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tomaz throws a leg kick
letting Dorneles counter with a right hand.
Dorneles lands a jab to Tomaz's midsection.
Tomaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dorneles. No joy for Tomaz on that attempt.
Dorneles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dorneles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dorneles throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomaz wants to clinch.
Dorneles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaz is looking to clinch.
Dorneles misses with the combination.
Tomaz tries to clinch up
and Dorneles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dorneles's calf.
Braulio Tomaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Tomaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dorneles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dorneles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dorneles counters with a nice body shot.
Tomaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Dorneles sprawls well. He's pushed Tomaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dorneles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dorneles scores with a one two! Tomaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dorneles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dorneles throws a good cross that connects.
Tomaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dorneles sprawls well. Dorneles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tomaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Tomaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorneles misses with a wild combination.
Dorneles's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dorneles duly obliges.
Tomaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dorneles counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorneles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dorneles connects with the punch.
Dorneles lands a jab.
Dorneles connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Tomaz is predictable there
and Dorneles counters with a series of strikes. Tomaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tomaz thows a leg kick but Dorneles checks it
letting Dorneles counter with a right hand.
Dorneles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tomaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dorneles is out of range.
Dorneles connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorneles scores with a jab to the head.
Tomaz misses with a double jab
and Dorneles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tomaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dorneles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tomaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dorneles is fending him off so far but Tomaz persists. Nope, Dorneles circles away and we're back to standing.
Dorneles lands with a nice combination. Tomaz backs away looking to recover.
Dorneles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorneles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dorneles lands a nice hook to Tomaz's body. Tomaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dorneles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tomaz throws a leg kick which misses Dorneles's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorneles tries to avoid it.
Tomaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Dorneles 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!

Dorneles lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guilherme Dorneles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorneles scores with a jab. Tomaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tomaz clinches but Dorneles breaks the clinch
and Dorneles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorneles lands with a hook. Tomaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tomaz misses with a looping left.
Dorneles closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Dorneles does it's job there.
Dorneles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tomaz counters with a good low kick that Dorneles was not able to check.
Dorneles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomaz on the side of the head.
Tomaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorneles tries to sprawl out of it but Tomaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorneles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomaz throws a solid leg kick but Dorneles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomaz.
Dorneles stalks Tomaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tomaz's face. Tomaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Dorneles misses with a two punch combination.
Dorneles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dorneles throws a right hand that Tomaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomaz also avoids with ease.

Tomaz has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dorneles breaks the clinch.
Tomaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dorneles counters with a straight right hand.
Tomaz misses with a leg kick
and Dorneles counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomaz takes one to the chin there.
Dorneles throws a series of punches but Tomaz moves out of range.
Dorneles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomaz.
Tomaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tomaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorneles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorneles leaves Tomaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Tomaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Dorneles uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Dorneles counters with a three punch combo that has Tomaz backing up. Tomaz nods at Dorneles to acknowledge the strikes.
Dorneles lands a lovely overhand right.
Tomaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Dorneles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorneles looks to land a combination but Tomaz avoids it well.
Tomaz misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Dorneles.
Tomaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dorneles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dorneles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorneles stalks Tomaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tomaz's face. Tomaz staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomaz shoots and misses
and Dorneles counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorneles tries to bum rush Tomaz with a series of wild strikes but Tomaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Braulio Tomaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dorneles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tomaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tomaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dorneles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomaz throws a low kick but Dorneles avoids it.
Guilherme Dorneles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tomaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dorneles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Dorneles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dorneles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Dorneles!