PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiberius Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Slipidiquedeuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Meridian. Slipidiquedeuva has chosen Red Hot Chilli Peppers Havanna Afair as his entrance music. Tiberius Spartacus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spartacus
vs
Slipidiquedeuva

172 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
26
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiberius Spartacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Slipidiquedeuva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spartacus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slipidiquedeuva is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartacus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spartacus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slipidiquedeuva strikes from the bottom but Spartacus passes into mount!
Spartacus avoids the attempt from Slipidiquedeuva to control.

Spartacus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spartacus landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slipidiquedeuva tries to hold on but Spartacus postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Spartacus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slipidiquedeuva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slipidiquedeuva tries to hold on but Spartacus pushes him away.
Slipidiquedeuva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Spartacus. What's that going to do exactly?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slipidiquedeuva is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Slipidiquedeuva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slipidiquedeuva can't escape the position.
Spartacus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Slipidiquedeuva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Slipidiquedeuva taking shots to the head.
Spartacus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Slipidiquedeuva is rocked!
Spartacus with the ground and pound from mount.
Slipidiquedeuva is still in real trouble! Can Spartacus finish him?
Spartacus with the ground and pound from mount.
Spartacus 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slipidiquedeuva is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Spartacus raining down shots from the mount!
Slipidiquedeuva is bucking up trying to escape but Spartacus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slipidiquedeuva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slipidiquedeuva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Spartacus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Slipidiquedeuva is on top in guard.
Slipidiquedeuva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slipidiquedeuva seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spartacus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slipidiquedeuva is aware though and is defending well.
Slipidiquedeuva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slipidiquedeuva is looking to stand up but Spartacus won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Spartacus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slipidiquedeuva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spartacus.
Spartacus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva is thwarting Spartacus's attempts to control the position.
Slipidiquedeuva thows a huge punch but Spartacus dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is controlling Slipidiquedeuva's trapped leg to prevent Slipidiquedeuva from advancing to side control.
Slipidiquedeuva prevents Spartacus from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Slipidiquedeuva.
Slipidiquedeuva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spartacus is looking for a sweep. Slipidiquedeuva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartacus is looking to control Slipidiquedeuva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spartacus avoid being mounted?
Slipidiquedeuva is taking a breather. Spartacus 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiberius Spartacus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Slipidiquedeuva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartacus defends it nicely.

Spartacus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva is trying to stand up here but Spartacus is controlling him well.
Spartacus is pressing down on Slipidiquedeuva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slipidiquedeuva is holding on for now.

Spartacus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slipidiquedeuva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Slipidiquedeuva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spartacus is working away from the top position though.
Spartacus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slipidiquedeuva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva punching from the bottom.
Spartacus blocks the strikes from Slipidiquedeuva.
Spartacus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tiberius Spartacus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spartacus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slipidiquedeuva wants to get back to his feet.
Spartacus is pressing down on Slipidiquedeuva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slipidiquedeuva is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Spartacus there.
Spartacus drops an elbow to the side of Slipidiquedeuva's head.
Spartacus is keen to just control but Slipidiquedeuva is a slippery customer.
Spartacus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva is trying to stand up here but Spartacus is controlling him well.
Spartacus content to control rather than advance.

Slipidiquedeuva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva is trying to stand up here but Spartacus is controlling him well.
Spartacus drops an elbow to the side of Slipidiquedeuva's head.
Slipidiquedeuva has hold of Spartacus's hands but Spartacus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!

Spartacus is working for a submission of some sort.

Spartacus is looking for a kimura but Slipidiquedeuva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spartacus to get the leverage.
Spartacus wants to take a breather but Slipidiquedeuva is having none of it.
Spartacus wants to pass to mount but Slipidiquedeuva is defending the position.
Slipidiquedeuva is looking to control Spartacus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slipidiquedeuva avoid being mounted?
Spartacus is trying to control the action in half guard but Slipidiquedeuva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slipidiquedeuva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Spartacus seems to be working for a kimura but Slipidiquedeuva defends the submission attempt.
Slipidiquedeuva is staying active underneath Spartacus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slipidiquedeuva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spartacus is working away from the top position though.
Spartacus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Slipidiquedeuva has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Spartacus escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Spartacus!
Spartacus cracks Slipidiquedeuva with a big right hand but Slipidiquedeuva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spartacus lands some shots froms side control.
Spartacus is chipping away with strikes.
Spartacus lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slipidiquedeuva tries to buck Spartacus off but Spartacus is having none of it.
Spartacus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Spartacus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slipidiquedeuva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spartacus lands a nice forearm strike.
Spartacus is putting a hurting on Slipidiquedeuva here, landing some big shots from side control.

Spartacus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slipidiquedeuva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Spartacus is trying to get an arm triangle but Slipidiquedeuva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiberius Spartacus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Spartacus thows a body shot but no joy.
Slipidiquedeuva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spartacus. Spartacus obviously looking to wear him down.
Slipidiquedeuva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spartacus as he jumps to the side.
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Slipidiquedeuva wants to clinch
and Spartacus counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slipidiquedeuva.
Spartacus is looking to chop away at Slipidiquedeuva's legs.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage.
Slipidiquedeuva shoots and misses
and Spartacus counters with a straight right hand.
Tiberius Spartacus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Slipidiquedeuva.
Spartacus stuffs the takedown attempt from Slipidiquedeuva. Slipidiquedeuva gets slowly back to his feet.
Spartacus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiberius Spartacus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Slipidiquedeuva misses with a takedown
and Spartacus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slipidiquedeuva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartacus connects with a crisp jab.

Slipidiquedeuva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spartacus on his heels. He'll look to pass Spartacus's guard now, I'm sure.
Spartacus wants to sweep but no luck.
Spartacus is working hard here to advance position.

Spartacus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slipidiquedeuva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slipidiquedeuva looking to sit in guard and control but Spartacus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus forces his way into half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva punching from the bottom.
Slipidiquedeuva wants to improve his position but Spartacus is controlling well.
Spartacus prevents Slipidiquedeuva from standing back up.
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!
Spartacus scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Spartacus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slipidiquedeuva sees it coming and defends easily.
Slipidiquedeuva taking some punishment here, with Spartacus in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slipidiquedeuva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spartacus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spartacus connects with a nice short shot to Slipidiquedeuva's temple.
Spartacus slips a nice elbow through Slipidiquedeuva's hands, connecting with Slipidiquedeuva's forehead.
Slipidiquedeuva gets full guard.
Spartacus tries to free his leg and advance position but Slipidiquedeuva is retaining full guard.
Slipidiquedeuva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spartacus.
Spartacus trying to control the position from guard on top but Slipidiquedeuva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartacus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slipidiquedeuva is looking to stand up but Spartacus isn't so interested in that idea.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Slipidiquedeuva controls Spartacus momentarily but Spartacus frees himself.
Tiberius Spartacus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus trying to control but Slipidiquedeuva is working from the bottom.
Spartacus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slipidiquedeuva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Spartacus trying to control the position from guard on top but Slipidiquedeuva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slipidiquedeuva working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brock Slipidiquedeuva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Spartacus darts in and clinches Slipidiquedeuva up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiberius Spartacus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spartacus 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiberius Spartacus!
A determined Tiberius Spartacus didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!