PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manjuah Aloisis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

The Boss
vs
Aloisis

172 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio The Boss!
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, Manjuah Aloisis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aloisis.
Aloisis dives in and grabs The Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Boss pushes down on Aloisis's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aloisis.
A good leg kick by Aloisis.
Aloisis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The Boss is breathing heavily.

The Boss gets caught flat footed, as Aloisis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Boss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aloisis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aloisis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Boss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aloisis controls the pace.

Aloisis drops back looking for a leg! The Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Boss manages to kick Aloisis off! Aloisis jumps back into The Boss's guard.
Aloisis controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aloisis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aloisis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aloisis prevents The Boss from getting back to his feet.
Aloisis trying to control but The Boss is working from the bottom.
Aloisis working some strikes from top position.
The Boss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aloisis is in close to The Boss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aloisis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aloisis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aloisis chips away with some ground and pound.
Aloisis wants to control from the top but The Boss keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisis connects with a couple of short punches.
Aloisis 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.
Aloisis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aloisis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Boss is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Boss pushes Aloisis off looking to stand but Aloisis dives back in and keeps control.
Aloisis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Aloisis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Boss defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aloisis in particular looking to stall.
Aloisis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Boss is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aloisis scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Aloisis 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Aloisis.
Aloisis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aloisis not doing much here.
Aloisis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aloisis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Aloisis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Aloisis scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aloisis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aloisis lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloisis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aloisis is nestled in close to The Boss, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aloisis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Aloisis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Boss defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aloisis controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manjuah Aloisis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aloisis shoots in and gets a takedown into The Boss's guard.
The Boss wants to get back to his feet but Aloisis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aloisis wants to control from the top but The Boss keeps moving.
Aloisis prevents The Boss from getting back to his feet.
Aloisis chips away with some ground and pound.
Aloisis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aloisis connects with a couple of short punches.
Aloisis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Boss's head.
Manjuah Aloisis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aloisis controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Aloisis 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aloisis postures up and lands a big shot to The Boss's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aloisis prevents The Boss from getting back to his feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Manjuah Aloisis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aloisis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Boss swivels and escapes.
Aloisis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aloisis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aloisis misses with a takedown attempt - The Boss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caio The Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manjuah Aloisis.

Aloisis gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aloisis lands a nice short elbow.
Aloisis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Boss wants to get back to his feet.
Aloisis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Boss is trying to stand up here but Aloisis is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Boss scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Aloisis manages to mount him!
Aloisis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aloisis controlling the pace for now.
Aloisis landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Boss is looking to get to half guard.
Aloisis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aloisis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Aloisis.
Aloisis lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Aloisis.
The referee warns The Boss that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aloisis trying to control but The Boss is having none of it.
The Boss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Boss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aloisis working The Boss over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Boss is bucking up trying to escape but Aloisis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Boss tries to reverse the position but Aloisis maintains control.
Aloisis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Boss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aloisis cracks The Boss with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manjuah Aloisis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Aloisis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aloisis tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Boss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aloisis somewhat.
Aloisis dives in and grabs The Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Boss pushes down on Aloisis's head and hops out.
Aloisis blocks a head kick by The Boss.
Aloisis shoots in and drives through. The Boss sprawls well.
Caio The Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manjuah Aloisis.
Aloisis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Boss as he jumps to the side.

Aloisis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisis scores with a knee to the head.
The Boss is looking to break free of the clinch but Aloisis has double underhooks.
Aloisis drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Boss pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from The Boss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aloisis.
Aloisis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Boss cracks Aloisis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisis misses with a takedown attempt - The Boss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Boss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aloisis has his takedown stuffed
and The Boss counters with a series of strikes. Aloisis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aloisis tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Boss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aloisis somewhat.
A head kick misses from Aloisis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aloisis.
The Boss throws a right hand that Aloisis ducks under and follows up with a left that Aloisis also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from The Boss as Aloisis shoots in.
Manjuah Aloisis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Boss blocks a head kick by Aloisis.
Aloisis lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manjuah Aloisis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisis shoots in for a takedown but The Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aloisis tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Boss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aloisis somewhat.
Aloisis shoots in and drives through. The Boss sprawls well.
The Boss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aloisis.
Aloisis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Boss is fending him off so far but Aloisis persists. Nope, The Boss circles away and we're back to standing.
Caio The Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aloisis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manjuah Aloisis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aloisis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manjuah Aloisis!