PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Niupulusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niupulusu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cyclops - Danny Brown. Villar has chosen The Prophet by Soulfly as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Niupulusu
vs
Villar

196 cm
22
219 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Niupulusu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juliano Villar!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar tries to clinch but Niupulusu moves out of range.
Niupulusu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Villar's sensitive parts.
Niupulusu looks to land a right hand but Villar moved out of range.
We've been told by Niupulusu's head coaches at Handsome Boy Modeling School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Niupulusu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niupulusu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niupulusu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niupulusu swings for the body but Villar moves out of range.
Villar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Villar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Niupulusu throws a leg kick but Villar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Villar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niupulusu blocks a jab.
Villar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villar tries to clinch but Niupulusu is having none of it.
Niupulusu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niupulusu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar loads up on a big right hand but Niupulusu slips the punch.
Niupulusu keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Niupulusu misses.
Villar throws a hook to the side of Niupulusu's head but Niupulusu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Villar misses with a hook.
Niupulusu lands a head kick!
Niupulusu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villar moves away.
Niupulusu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niupulusu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Villar is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Villar misses.
Villar checks a leg kick nicely.
Niupulusu throws a head kick but Villar moves out of range.
A left lands for Niupulusu.
Juliano Villar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Villar rushes Niupulusu and presses him up against the cage.
Villar fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Villar successfully pulls guard.

Niupulusu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Villar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niupulusu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Villar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Villar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niupulusu trying to control the position from guard on top but Villar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niupulusu controlling from the top position.

Villar is looking for a triangle but Niupulusu pushes his legs off easily.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.

Villar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niupulusu defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu looking to pass the guard.
Niupulusu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Villar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Niupulusu stands and throws Villar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Villar is not content to let Niupulusu control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Villar looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juliano Villar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Villar clinches with his opponent.
Villar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niupulusu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Villar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niupulusu smiles and moves away.
Niupulusu keeps the fight on the outside.
Niupulusu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niupulusu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Niupulusu counters with a big head kick but Villar shrugs it off.
Niupulusu misses with a body shot.
Gabriel Niupulusu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niupulusu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gabriel Niupulusu is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niupulusu manages to avoid it.
Villar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villar throws a one two combo.
Niupulusu throws out a loose jab but Villar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niupulusu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villar swings for the body but Niupulusu moves out of range.
Niupulusu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Villar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niupulusu defending well as Villar loads up on a big left hand.

Villar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niupulusu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niupulusu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Niupulusu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Villar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Niupulusu has managed to get both his arms back between Villar's legs - danger averted.
Niupulusu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Villar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Niupulusu stacks Villar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Niupulusu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villar is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Niupulusu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Villar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Niupulusu but great work by Villar.
Niupulusu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Villar trying to control the action but Niupulusu is working from the bottom.
Villar wants to pass the guard but Niupulusu is defending well.
Niupulusu is trying to maintain the position but Villar is very close to passing his half guard.

Niupulusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Villar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Niupulusu sees it coming and defends easily.

Niupulusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Villar pulls his head out easily.
Niupulusu trying to hold on to Villar's head to control him but Villar postures up.
Niupulusu is in trouble now - Villar has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villar is looking to work his way around to Niupulusu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Villar wants to finish this one by submission but Niupulusu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Villar.

Villar is working for a guillotine from mount but Niupulusu frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Villar is working for a guillotine from mount but Niupulusu frees his head quite easily.

Villar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Niupulusu is surviving well by controlling Villar's body position as best he can.
Juliano Villar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niupulusu working to try and regain half guard.
Niupulusu tries to lock up and control but Villar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Villar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Niupulusu is now in Villar's guard. A big mistake from Villar there, giving up the dominant position!

Villar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Niupulusu is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Niupulusu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Niupulusu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Villar's calf.
Villar throws the left hand but Niupulusu avoids the punch easily.
Villar misses with a looping right.
Niupulusu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Villar checks a leg kick.
Villar moves out of range of the body kick.
Villar misses with a few strikes there.
Niupulusu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Villar misses with an uppercut
and Niupulusu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niupulusu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Niupulusu misses.
Niupulusu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Villar tries to clinch but Niupulusu moves away
and Niupulusu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Niupulusu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Villar to the ground. Niupulusu is now in Villar's guard.

Villar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Niupulusu has picked Villar up and slammed him! Villar can't keep hold of the triangle and Niupulusu manages to pass to side control!
Villar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Villar tries to improve position but can't.
Niupulusu trying to control the action but Villar is working from the bottom.

Niupulusu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Villar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Villar tries to bench press Niupulusu off him but Niupulusu keeps the position.

Niupulusu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Villar, who protects the arm well.
Villar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Niupulusu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Niupulusu in particular looking to stall.

Villar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Niupulusu pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu is taking a breather. Villar 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.
Villar is looking to get back to full guard here but Niupulusu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Niupulusu trying to control the position but Villar is working away.
Villar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niupulusu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Villar parries the strikes from Niupulusu easily there. Niupulusu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Villar to escape.
Villar is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Villar tries to buck Niupulusu off but Niupulusu is having none of it.
Villar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niupulusu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Villar is trying to control Niupulusu's posture but Niupulusu avoids it.
Niupulusu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villar keeps working.
Niupulusu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Villar is not content to let Niupulusu control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villar struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villar is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Niupulusu clearly takes that 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.

Niupulusu swats away the attempt to clinch by Villar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niupulusu. Villar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niupulusu throws the left hand but Villar avoids the punch easily.
Niupulusu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niupulusu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Villar is out of range.
Niupulusu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Villar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Niupulusu finds it's target.
Niupulusu missing with a left hand there. Villar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Villar misses with a wild combination.
Villar takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niupulusu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Villar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Niupulusu swats away the attempt to clinch by Villar.
Villar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Villar works over Niupulusu's head and body with a nice combination.
Villar is looking to clinch but Niupulusu is avoiding it.
Niupulusu keeps the fight on the outside.
Niupulusu throws out a leg kick but Villar moves out of range and Niupulusu only half commits.
Niupulusu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Villar takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar jumps guard but Niupulusu stands there with Villar around his waist. Villar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niupulusu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Villar jumps guard but Niupulusu stands there with Villar around his waist. Villar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Villar pulls guard effortlessly.

Villar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Niupulusu stacks Villar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Niupulusu!
Villar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Niupulusu trying to control the action but Villar is working from the bottom.

Niupulusu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Niupulusu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar regains half guard.

Villar actively working from the bottom here.

Villar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Niupulusu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Villar trying to hold on to Niupulusu's head to control him but Niupulusu postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu wants to take a breather but Villar is having none of it.

Niupulusu is looking for a kimura here.
Villar is looking to improve his position.

Villar looking for submissions off his back.
Villar wants to improve his position but Niupulusu is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Villar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Juliano Villar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Villar slips a jab and a cross from Niupulusu.
Villar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Villar tries to clinch but Niupulusu moves out of range.
Villar thows a left - swing and a miss!

Villar moves into the clinch.
Niupulusu tries to work over Villar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villar jumps guard but Niupulusu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Villar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Villar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niupulusu forces his way into half guard.
Niupulusu wants to free his trapped foot but Villar is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar trying to get back to full guard but Niupulusu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Villar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Niupulusu.

Niupulusu is working for a guillotine from mount but Villar frees his head quite easily.
Villar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Villar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Villar actively working from the bottom here.
Villar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Niupulusu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villar is trying to maintain the position but Niupulusu is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Niupulusu is looking for a kimura but Villar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niupulusu to get the leverage.
Villar manages to get to full guard.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.

Villar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Niupulusu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Villar working for a triangle but Niupulusu defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Villar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niupulusu wants to control from the top but Villar keeps moving.

Villar has his foot on Niupulusu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Niupulusu works his way back into a safe position though.
Niupulusu passes Villar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Niupulusu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Villar!

Niupulusu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Villar is on top in guard.

Villar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Niupulusu dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar wants to sweep here but Niupulusu controlling him for the moment.

Villar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Niupulusu defends well.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.
Niupulusu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Niupulusu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Niupulusu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Villar looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juliano Villar.
I think Villar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Gabriel Niupulusu retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!