PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabi PauNeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: who let the dogs out. Jj Big has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

PauNeles
vs
Big

196 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabi PauNeles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jj Big!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PauNeles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Big sprawls well initially but PauNeles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Big gets full guard.

Big has his foot on PauNeles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. PauNeles works his way back into a safe position though.

PauNeles drops back looking for a leg! Big is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big manages to kick PauNeles off! PauNeles jumps back into Big's guard.
PauNeles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

PauNeles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
PauNeles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Big looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Big has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PauNeles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
PauNeles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
PauNeles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles won't allow Big to sweep him here.
PauNeles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Big being controlled here, momentarily.
PauNeles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big swivels though and keeps the full guard.
PauNeles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Big tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PauNeles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big is keeping the position for now.

Big has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PauNeles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Big looks gassed!
PauNeles controls from within his opponent's guard.

Big working for submissions but it's allowed PauNeles to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but PauNeles pulls his head out easily.

Big looking for submissions off his back.
PauNeles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Big with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

PauNeles is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PauNeles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Big does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
PauNeles prevents Big from improving his position.
PauNeles is taking a breather. Big says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Big is staying active underneath PauNeles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

PauNeles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Big blocking the ground and pound attempt from PauNeles.

PauNeles wants to work for an arm triangle but Big is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
PauNeles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
PauNeles trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
Big tries to roll over but PauNeles keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Big looking for submissions off his back.
PauNeles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabi PauNeles.
Big misses with a takedown

and PauNeles counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Big had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PauNeles defends it easily.
PauNeles 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.
PauNeles trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabi PauNeles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

PauNeles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big's guard.
PauNeles 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.
Big keeping full guard, as PauNeles tries to pass.
PauNeles trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PauNeles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabi PauNeles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
PauNeles shoots in looking for a takedown but Big manages to keep the fight standing, pushing PauNeles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Big shoots and misses

and PauNeles counters with a single leg into guard. Big didn't expect that.
PauNeles wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Big being controlled here, momentarily.
Big is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Big for as long as he can get away with.
PauNeles trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabi PauNeles just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from PauNeles is defended easily by Big.

Big shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PauNeles's guard.
PauNeles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
PauNeles is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gabi PauNeles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Big tries for a takedown but PauNeles circles away easily

and PauNeles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Big won't be happy with that.
Big seems a little lost for a moment, as PauNeles dominates the positioning.

PauNeles tries for a kimura but Big is defending well.
Big is trying to improve his position.
Big is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
PauNeles trying to control the position but Big is working away.
PauNeles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gabi PauNeles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.

PauNeles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big is trying to get back to half guard.
PauNeles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Big tries to bench press PauNeles off him but PauNeles keeps the position.

PauNeles decides to stand back up.
PauNeles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabi PauNeles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big misses with a takedown

and PauNeles counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

PauNeles manages to pull guard.

Big drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and PauNeles dives on top into guard.
PauNeles is stalling in the full guard.
PauNeles advances to half guard.
PauNeles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Big is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PauNeles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
PauNeles prevents Big from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabi PauNeles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

PauNeles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
PauNeles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Big really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

PauNeles stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
PauNeles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Big defends it nicely.
Big takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
PauNeles has his takedown stuffed

and Big counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Big takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PauNeles keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Big is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
PauNeles manages to get to full guard.
PauNeles trying to keep a closed guard but Big is proving a slippery customer.
PauNeles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two 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.
Big is looking to improve his position.

PauNeles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

PauNeles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Big is just riding it out for now. PauNeles eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with PauNeles in particular looking to stall.
PauNeles throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely.
Well, if PauNeles 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big is looking to improve his position.
Big is staying active underneath PauNeles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Big is looking for a sweep. PauNeles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Big is defending against the submission attempts here by PauNeles.
PauNeles trying to pass the guard but Big defending well.
PauNeles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big defending well though.
Big tries to get to full guard but PauNeles has control of the leg.
PauNeles wants to control but Big is keeping him busy.

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.

Gabi PauNeles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Big misses with a takedown attempt

and PauNeles counters with a takedown into side control.
Big tries to buck PauNeles off but PauNeles is having none of it.
Jj Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big being controlled for a moment.
PauNeles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big keeps working.

PauNeles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Big has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

PauNeles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabi PauNeles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well PauNeles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabi PauNeles!