PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between iLike Turtles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Valutekitaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valutekitaja has chosen PIzazz - Gonna Give It To Ya! as his entrance music. Guido Valutekitaja struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. iLike Turtles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Turtles
vs
Valutekitaja

170 cm
21
173 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Blueprint Clothing

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, iLike Turtles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guido Valutekitaja!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtles looks to land a body kick but Valutekitaja moved away.

Valutekitaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turtles tries to get to full guard but Valutekitaja has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turtles trying to control from the bottom.
Turtles gets back to full guard.
Turtles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Turtles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valutekitaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turtles.
Valutekitaja pushes Turtles off looking to stand but Turtles dives back in and keeps control.
Valutekitaja wants to control but Turtles is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtles trying to control the action but Valutekitaja is working from the bottom.
Turtles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turtles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valutekitaja keeps working.

Valutekitaja is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Turtles pulls his head out easily.
Valutekitaja looks gassed!
Turtles moves into full mount! Valutekitaja won't be happy about that!
Valutekitaja manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turtles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turtles is keen to just control but Valutekitaja is a slippery customer.
Turtles is taking a breather. Valutekitaja 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.
Turtles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Turtles 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles wants to control but Valutekitaja is keeping him busy.
Valutekitaja is pressing down on Turtles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turtles chips away with some ground and pound.
Turtles tries to free his leg and advance position but Valutekitaja is retaining full guard.
Valutekitaja is striking off his back. Turtles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Turtles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valutekitaja trying to control here.

Turtles seems to be working for a kimura but Valutekitaja defends the submission attempt.
Turtles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Turtles connects with a nice short shot to Valutekitaja's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valutekitaja defending well though.
Turtles content to control rather than advance.
Valutekitaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Turtles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valutekitaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turtles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turtles's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valutekitaja is looking to control Turtles but Turtles is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Valutekitaja is trying to stick to Turtles's back but Turtles is turning into Valutekitaja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valutekitaja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turtles.
Turtles looking to pass the guard.
Turtles stays in close to Valutekitaja's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turtles wants to control from the top but Valutekitaja keeps moving.
Turtles slips nicely into half guard.
Valutekitaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valutekitaja.
Valutekitaja trying to keep a closed guard but Turtles is proving a slippery customer.

Valutekitaja has his foot on Turtles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turtles works his way back into a safe position though.
Turtles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turtles trying to control the position from guard on top but Valutekitaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valutekitaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turtles's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that iLike Turtles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good leg kick by Turtles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valutekitaja blocks a head kick by Turtles.
Turtles looks to land a body kick but Valutekitaja moved away.
Turtles tries to clinch up.
Turtles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valutekitaja manages to avoid it.
Valutekitaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Turtles sprawls well. He's pushed Valutekitaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turtles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turtles takes a swing at Valutekitaja's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valutekitaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turtles as he jumps to the side.
Turtles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valutekitaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Turtles.
Valutekitaja is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valutekitaja.
Turtles throws a push kick but Valutekitaja slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Turtles.
Turtles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
iLike Turtles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Turtles as Valutekitaja shoots in.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Valutekitaja.
Turtles lands a right hook to the body.
Turtles misses with the combination.
Turtles thows a body shot but no joy.
Turtles throws a looping overhand right but Valutekitaja ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles moves in looking to clinch but Valutekitaja pushes him off.
Valutekitaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turtles.
Turtles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Guido Valutekitaja has been cut.
Guido Valutekitaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valutekitaja slips under a jab from Turtles.
Valutekitaja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valutekitaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Valutekitaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Valutekitaja is looking for a kimura here.
Turtles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valutekitaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valutekitaja's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutekitaja rolls, trying to escape but Turtles keeps control of the position.
Turtles 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.
Valutekitaja wants to control his opponent's hands but Turtles gets his hands free.

Valutekitaja showing good submission defense here.
Turtles is trying to stick to Valutekitaja's back but Valutekitaja is turning into Turtles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turtles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valutekitaja.

Valutekitaja decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turtles is looking to clinch but Valutekitaja is avoiding it.
Turtles swings for the body but Valutekitaja moves out of range.
Turtles looks to score with a jab to the body but Valutekitaja is just out of range.
Turtles lands a jab to Valutekitaja's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtles lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valutekitaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turtles.
Turtles stuffs the takedown attempt from Valutekitaja. Valutekitaja gets slowly back to his feet.

Turtles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turtles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turtles works on Valutekitaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Turtles - that landed with a thud.
Turtles lands a body shot.
Turtles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valutekitaja's elbow.
Turtles lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turtles lands a shoulder strike.
Turtles works on Valutekitaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Turtles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turtles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turtles misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

iLike Turtles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guido Valutekitaja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Valutekitaja defending well as Turtles loads up on a big left hand.
Turtles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turtles just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtles cracks Valutekitaja with an open hand slap.
Turtles lands a jab to Valutekitaja's midsection.
Valutekitaja slips under a jab from Turtles.
Valutekitaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Turtles swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turtles lands a two punch combo.
iLike Turtles is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turtles is looking to clinch.
Valutekitaja steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turtles. That one must have hurt.
Turtles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valutekitaja at a distance.
Turtles is looking to wear down Valutekitaja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turtles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valutekitaja shoots for a takedown but Turtles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turtles misses with a hook.
Valutekitaja fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turtles is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valutekitaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turtles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valutekitaja shoots in and drives through. Turtles sprawls well.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Valutekitaja.
Turtles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turtles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turtles wants to clinch up but Valutekitaja keeps it at a distance.
Turtles just misses with a punch to the body.
Valutekitaja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutekitaja tries for a takedown but Turtles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turtles thows a body shot but no joy.

Turtles gets caught flat footed, as Valutekitaja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turtles keeping moving, preventing Valutekitaja from controlling successfully.
Valutekitaja passes Turtles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valutekitaja is thwarting Turtles's attempts to control the position.
Turtles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turtles.
Turtles wants to sweep here but Valutekitaja controlling him for the moment.
Turtles keeping moving, preventing Valutekitaja from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turtles wriggles free and stands up.
Turtles looks to score with a jab to the body but Valutekitaja is just out of range.
Turtles misses with a wild combination.
Turtles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtles just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valutekitaja.
Turtles throws a jab but it's blocked by Valutekitaja.
Guido Valutekitaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turtles misses with a wild combination.
Valutekitaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
iLike Turtles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turtles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... iLike Turtles!