PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedreiro Jiujiteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tai Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiujiteiro comes to the cage accompanied by Chão de Giz. Singh has chosen Mudvayne - Determined as his entrance music. Tai Singh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pedreiro Jiujiteiro's chin.

Jiujiteiro
vs
Singh

188 cm
21
230 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

192 cm
23
255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedreiro Jiujiteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tai Singh!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
Singh throws a right hand that Jiujiteiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiujiteiro also avoids with ease.
Tai Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh throws a series of punches but Jiujiteiro avoids them all with ease.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jiujiteiro rushes Singh and presses him up against the cage.
Jiujiteiro tries to pull guard but Singh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jiujiteiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiujiteiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Singh is defending well.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Jiujiteiro is controlling the position.
Singh stalling in the clinch but Jiujiteiro improves position.
Jiujiteiro tries to pull guard but Singh holds him up against the cage and eventually Jiujiteiro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedreiro Jiujiteiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiujiteiro tries to pull guard but Singh won't allow it.

Jiujiteiro decides to pull guard.

Singh gets to his feet. Jiujiteiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jiujiteiro avoids the body shot from Singh.
Jiujiteiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Jiujiteiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiujiteiro is just out of range.
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiujiteiro checks a low kick from Singh.
Singh takes a swing at Jiujiteiro's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh swings for the body but Jiujiteiro moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jiujiteiro with that takedown attempt.
Jiujiteiro throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
Jiujiteiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jiujiteiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jiujiteiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Jiujiteiro slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh connects with a looping right hand.
Jiujiteiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.

Singh tries to sprawl but Jiujiteiro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jiujiteiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jiujiteiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh pushes Jiujiteiro off looking to stand but Jiujiteiro dives back in and keeps control.
Singh is refusing to be controlled, as Jiujiteiro sits in half guard.

Jiujiteiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jiujiteiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jiujiteiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Singh is trying to stand up here but Jiujiteiro is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiujiteiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jiujiteiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Singh is trying to stand.
Jiujiteiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiujiteiro wants to free his trapped foot but Singh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiujiteiro trying to advance position but Singh counters by regaining guard.
Jiujiteiro wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh wants to stand and escape but Jiujiteiro is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiujiteiro throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiujiteiro throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tai Singh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jiujiteiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiujiteiro is controlling him.
Jiujiteiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jiujiteiro trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Jiujiteiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jiujiteiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Singh is looking to stand up but Jiujiteiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Singh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jiujiteiro wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.

Jiujiteiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Singh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Singh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Singh!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Singh decides to stand back up. Singh steps back and let's Jiujiteiro get back to his feet.
Jiujiteiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jiujiteiro stuns Singh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jiujiteiro moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Singh throws a head kick that misses.
Jiujiteiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Jiujiteiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jiujiteiro has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiujiteiro blocks a body shot from Singh.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiujiteiro's elbow.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Jiujiteiro is looking for a takedown.
Singh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jiujiteiro is keeping busy.
Jiujiteiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jiujiteiro pulls guard.
Singh wanted to stand there but Jiujiteiro had control of the position.
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiujiteiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Singh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Jiujiteiro is looking to clinch.
Singh throws a combination. Jiujiteiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jiujiteiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedreiro Jiujiteiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiujiteiro throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedreiro Jiujiteiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiujiteiro moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Singh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiujiteiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiujiteiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh throws a combination. Jiujiteiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiujiteiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Singh throws a push kick but Jiujiteiro slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiujiteiro misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tai Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Singh throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiujiteiro counters with a series of strikes. Singh will be more careful next time no doubt.

Jiujiteiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh tries to throw a body punch but Jiujiteiro avoids it by throwing Singh back against the cage.
Jiujiteiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Singh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jiujiteiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Singh is defending well.
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Jiujiteiro keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jiujiteiro as Singh tries to tie him up.
Jiujiteiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedreiro Jiujiteiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiujiteiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away.
Jiujiteiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Jiujiteiro slips the punch.
Singh connects with a body shot that sends Jiujiteiro's belly button to the back.

Jiujiteiro instigates a clinch.
Singh working hard to break the clinch.
Jiujiteiro tries to pull guard but Singh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jiujiteiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Singh wants to stand but Jiujiteiro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jiujiteiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Singh stands up and waves to Jiujiteiro to follow him.
Jiujiteiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiujiteiro wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Jiujiteiro moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Jiujiteiro moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Singh connects with a looping right hand.
Jiujiteiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Jiujiteiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jiujiteiro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jiujiteiro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Singh is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiujiteiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pedreiro Jiujiteiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pedreiro Jiujiteiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiujiteiro raining down shots from the mount!

Jiujiteiro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Jiujiteiro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Singh has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Jiujiteiro wants to finish this one by submission but Singh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jiujiteiro.
Tai Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You get the feeling that Singh really doesn't like being in this position too much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedreiro Jiujiteiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singh 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Singh!
A relieved looking Tai Singh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.