PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcinho Guerreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rafinan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerreiro comes to the cage accompanied by DMX- Ain`t No Sunshine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guerreiro
vs
Rafinan

176 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
145 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Guerreiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Rafinan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerreiro lands a head kick!
Rafinan tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerreiro lands a jab to the head.
Rafinan blocks a head kick by Guerreiro.
Rafinan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guerreiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerreiro misses the target.
Guerreiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guerreiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rafinan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rafinan avoids the head kick by Guerreiro.
Guerreiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerreiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rafinan.
A head kick misses from Guerreiro.
Rafinan throws a head kick but Guerreiro moves out of range.
Rafinan throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafinan misses with a wild body shot.
Marcinho Guerreiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafinan avoids the head kick by Guerreiro.
Guerreiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rafinan's head.
Rafinan looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerreiro is just out of range.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that Rafinan semi-blocks.
No joy there for Rafinan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerreiro feints a jab promting Rafinan to slip. Guerreiro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rafinan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rafinan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerreiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rafinan.
Guerreiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Guerreiro.
Rafinan throws a hook but Guerreiro blocks it.
Guerreiro tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafinan throws an off balance right hand
and Guerreiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Guerreiro throws a sloppy head kick and Rafinan moves out of range easily.
Guerreiro misses with a head kick.
Rafinan avoids the head kick by Guerreiro.
Guerreiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guerreiro lands a head kick. Rafinan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rafinan misses with a hook. Guerreiro ducked under it nicely.
Rafinan tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerreiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerreiro throws a sloppy head kick and Rafinan moves out of range easily.
Rafinan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rafinan looks winded!
Guerreiro throws a sloppy head kick and Rafinan moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro tests Rafinan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guerreiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that misses
and Rafinan counters with a left to the body.
Rafinan looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerreiro is just out of range.
Rafinan misses with a hook. Guerreiro ducked under it nicely.
Guerreiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerreiro tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Guerreiro lands but Rafinan takes it in his stride.
Rafinan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rafinan looks to land a combination but Guerreiro avoids it well.
Rafinan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guerreiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Guerreiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafinan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rafinan avoids the head kick by Guerreiro.
Rafinan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Rafinan.
Rafinan misses with the combination.
Rafinan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rafinan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guerreiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guerreiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rafinan's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafinan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guerreiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rafinan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rafinan avoids the head kick by Guerreiro.
Guerreiro misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcinho Guerreiro dominated that round.
That's time! Guerreiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Guerreiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rafinan lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Rafinan misses.
Rafinan takes a swing at Guerreiro's ribcage but misses.
Guerreiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rafinan.
Rafinan misses with a combination
and Guerreiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rafinan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rafinan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guerreiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Rafinan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guerreiro avoids the head kick by Rafinan.
Rafinan avoids the head kick by Guerreiro.
Rafinan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rafinan is breathing heavily.
Rafinan avoids the head kick by Guerreiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafinan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerreiro manages to avoid it.
Guerreiro lands with a kick to the temple. Rafinan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rafinan throws a series of punches but Guerreiro avoids them all with ease.
Rafinan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guerreiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guerreiro misses with a head kick.
Rafinan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Guerreiro counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Guerreiro lands but Rafinan takes it in his stride.
Rafinan throws a head kick that misses
and Guerreiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Guerreiro throws a nice head kick!
Guerreiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guerreiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Rafinan 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafinan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerreiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Guerreiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerreiro throws a head kick but Rafinan moves out of range.
Guerreiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerreiro scores with a head kick. Rafinan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rafinan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerreiro misses with a head kick.
Guerreiro lands a nice hook to Rafinan's body. Rafinan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Guerreiro catches Rafinan right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Rafinan misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafinan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Guerreiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that half lands.
Rafinan missing with a left hand there. Guerreiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rafinan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guerreiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guerreiro lands a jab to Rafinan's midsection.
Guerreiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that Rafinan semi-blocks.
Marcinho Guerreiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Rafinan blocks a head kick by Guerreiro.
Rafinan blocks a head kick by Guerreiro.
Guerreiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rafinan avoids the head kick by Guerreiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafinan sizes up Guerreiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rafinan walks into a straight right hand from Guerreiro.
Guerreiro misses with a head kick.
Rafinan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guerreiro counters with a head kick.
Rafinan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerreiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rafinan.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that misses.
Rafinan connects with a body shot that sends Guerreiro's belly button to the back.
Rafinan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Guerreiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafinan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcinho Guerreiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Donk. Guerreiro catches Rafinan right on the button with a cross.
Rafinan looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerreiro is just out of range.
Guerreiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rafinan throws a hook but Guerreiro blocks it.
Rafinan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rafinan throws a head kick that misses
and Guerreiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rafinan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guerreiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rafinan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerreiro throws a head kick but Rafinan moves out of range.
Rafinan blocks a head kick by Guerreiro.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that misses.
Guerreiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerreiro misses with a head kick.
Guerreiro walks into a straight right hand from Rafinan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerreiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rafinan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Guerreiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rafinan.
Guerreiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rafinan.
Guerreiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerreiro ducks under a wild hook from Rafinan.
Rafinan tries a low kick but Guerreiro avoids it.
Rafinan swings for the body but Guerreiro moves out of range.
Guerreiro misses with a head kick.
Guerreiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerreiro throws a sloppy head kick and Rafinan moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro blocks a head kick by Rafinan.
Guerreiro connects with a high kick.
Rafinan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guerreiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rafinan takes a swing at Guerreiro's ribcage but misses.
Guerreiro lands a high kick!
Guerreiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafinan throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Guerreiro.
Nice straight punches there by Rafinan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rafinan.
Rafinan throws a head kick that misses.
Guerreiro scores with a head kick. Rafinan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guerreiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rafinan.
Marcinho Guerreiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafinan throws a nice looking combination but Guerreiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rafinan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guerreiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Guerreiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerreiro throws a sloppy head kick and Rafinan moves out of range easily.
Guerreiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe Rafinan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafinan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rafinan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guerreiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerreiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guerreiro throws a sloppy head kick and Rafinan moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rafinan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guerreiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rafinan misses with a head kick.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that misses.
Guerreiro throws a sloppy head kick and Rafinan moves out of range easily.
Rafinan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Guerreiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rafinan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rafinan takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerreiro lands a high kick!
Rafinan lands with a nice combination. Guerreiro backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcinho Guerreiro.
Well Guerreiro 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcinho Guerreiro!