PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helder Ninja Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Corecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja Passos comes to the cage accompanied by Uppercut-2Pac. Helder Ninja Passos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ninja Passos
vs
Corecha

200 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

195 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helder Ninja Passos!
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, Matheus Corecha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Corecha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ninja Passos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Corecha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corecha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ninja Passos's head.
Corecha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corecha postures up in Ninja Passos's guard and throws a big left but Ninja Passos blocks it.
Corecha throwing strikes but missing.
Ninja Passos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corecha on the ground.
Corecha cracks Ninja Passos with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corecha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corecha landing some decent shots from guard.
Corecha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corecha is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja Passos has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corecha is in close to Ninja Passos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corecha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Corecha lands a couple of digs.
Ninja Passos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corecha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Passos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ninja Passos wants to stand and escape but Corecha is having none of it.
Corecha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corecha distracts Ninja Passos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corecha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corecha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Corecha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corecha landing some decent shots from guard.
Corecha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corecha is working Ninja Passos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corecha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corecha throws a big right hand that misses.
Corecha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corecha lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corecha throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corecha throwing strikes but missing.
Ninja Passos is trying to keep Corecha in close.
Corecha works over Ninja Passos with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja Passos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corecha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corecha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja Passos is retaining full guard.
Corecha lands a couple of digs.
Corecha throwing strikes from guard but Ninja Passos blocks nicely.
Corecha landing some decent shots from guard.
Corecha postures up and lands a big shot to Ninja Passos's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corecha lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corecha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corecha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corecha is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja Passos has wrist control.
Corecha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ninja Passos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corecha lands a couple of elbows.
Corecha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corecha connects with a couple of short punches.
Corecha is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja Passos has wrist control.
Corecha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corecha distracts Ninja Passos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ninja Passos wants to get back to his feet but Corecha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corecha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Corecha 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.
Corecha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corecha chips away with some ground and pound.
Corecha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corecha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Corecha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corecha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja Passos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corecha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corecha throwing strikes from guard but Ninja Passos blocks nicely.
Corecha working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Corecha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ninja Passos tries to clinch up.
Helder Ninja Passos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corecha looks for a takedown but Ninja Passos sprawls well.

Ninja Passos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corecha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Corecha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corecha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja Passos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ninja Passos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corecha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corecha connects with a couple of short punches.
Corecha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corecha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Corecha scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corecha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corecha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corecha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja Passos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corecha won't allow Ninja Passos to get back to his feet.
Corecha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Corecha working some strikes from top position.
Corecha postures up and lands a big shot to Ninja Passos's brow.
Corecha works over Ninja Passos with some ground and pound from guard.
Corecha is in close to Ninja Passos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corecha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corecha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corecha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corecha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Corecha postures up in Ninja Passos's guard and throws a big left but Ninja Passos blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corecha throws a big right hand that misses.
Corecha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corecha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Corecha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corecha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corecha connects with a couple of short punches.
Corecha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ninja Passos's head.
Matheus Corecha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corecha with a nice head shot there.
Corecha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corecha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corecha throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corecha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninja Passos has momentary wrist control but Corecha slips an elbow through the middle.
Ninja Passos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corecha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corecha works over Ninja Passos with some ground and pound from guard.
Corecha is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja Passos has wrist control.
Corecha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja Passos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corecha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Corecha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corecha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ninja Passos's head.
Ninja Passos 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.
Corecha lands a couple of elbows.
Ninja Passos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corecha postures up in Ninja Passos's guard and throws a big left but Ninja Passos blocks it.
Corecha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corecha postures up in Ninja Passos's guard and throws a big left but Ninja Passos blocks it.
Corecha landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corecha lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corecha throws a big right hand that misses.
Corecha lands a couple of elbows.
Corecha forces his way into half guard.
Ninja Passos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corecha.
Corecha working Ninja Passos over with strikes.
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. Corecha connects with a nice short shot to Ninja Passos's temple.
Corecha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corecha is nestled in close to Ninja Passos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Corecha 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!

Ninja Passos slaps away a takedown attempt from Corecha, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Corecha dives in and scores a takedown into Ninja Passos's guard.
Corecha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Corecha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ninja Passos has momentary wrist control but Corecha slips an elbow through the middle.
Corecha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corecha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ninja Passos's head.
Corecha throwing strikes from guard but Ninja Passos blocks nicely.
Corecha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corecha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Corecha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corecha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corecha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja Passos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Passos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corecha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corecha is working Ninja Passos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corecha forces his way into half guard.
Corecha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Corecha lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Corecha.
Corecha winds up and cracks Ninja Passos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ninja Passos has hold of Corecha's hands but Corecha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Corecha winds up and cracks Ninja Passos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ninja Passos has hold of Corecha's hands but Corecha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corecha drops an elbow to the side of Ninja Passos's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corecha is thwarting Ninja Passos's attempts to control the position.
Ninja Passos taking some punishment here, with Corecha in his half guard.
Corecha drops an elbow to the side of Ninja Passos's head.
Corecha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Corecha working Ninja Passos over with strikes.
Corecha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ninja Passos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corecha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Corecha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Corecha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corecha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corecha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ninja Passos's head.
Corecha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corecha passes to side control.
Corecha landing a few strikes.
Ninja Passos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ninja Passos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ninja Passos wants to get back to his feet but Corecha drags him back down.
Corecha working the ground and pound from side control.
Corecha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corecha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Corecha scores with punches from side control.
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!
Corecha cracks Ninja Passos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Corecha working the head and body with strikes.
Ninja Passos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Corecha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Corecha lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Corecha grinds an elbow into Ninja Passos's temple.
Corecha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ninja Passos to see if he's OK.
Helder Ninja Passos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corecha in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corecha is working Ninja Passos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Corecha advances to full mount.
Matheus Corecha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corecha landing strikes from the mount and Ninja Passos is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Corecha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corecha 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Corecha!