PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pafuncio Valadares Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Davol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davol is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rammstein - Links 2 3 4. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Valadares Jr
vs
Davol

180 cm
19
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

The Next Level Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pafuncio Valadares Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Davol!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Valadares Jr with that takedown attempt.

Davol shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davol was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valadares Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Davol wants to control the pace but Valadares Jr is squirming around nicely.
Valadares Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Davol working for a submission but Valadares Jr is keeping him at bay.
Valadares Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Davol has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Valadares Jr regains half guard.
Davol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valadares Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valadares Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davol's back!

Valadares Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Davol is defending it well.
Davol tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Valadares Jr looking to control but Davol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valadares Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Valadares Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Davol is surviving well by controlling Valadares Jr's body position as best he can.

Valadares Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Davol has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Davol!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valadares Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Valadares Jr, not yet.

Valadares Jr is looking for a triangle but Davol pushes his legs off easily.
Valadares Jr looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valadares Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Davol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davol is keen to just control but Valadares Jr is a slippery customer.

Valadares Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Davol controlling the pace.

Valadares Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Davol passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valadares Jr gets back to half guard.
Valadares Jr wants to improve his position but Davol is controlling well.
Valadares Jr manages to get to full guard.

Valadares Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Davol 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 Valadares Jr.
Davol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valadares Jr is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Davol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Valadares Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Davol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valadares Jr gets back to full guard.

Davol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davol looking to pass the guard.
Davol is pushing down on Valadares Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valadares Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Davol has managed to sneak the leg through.

Valadares Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valadares Jr moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valadares Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davol passes into half guard.
Valadares Jr wants to improve his position but Davol is controlling well.
Valadares Jr won't allow Davol to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Valadares Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davol prevents Valadares Jr from improving his position.
Davol works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valadares Jr regains half guard.
Valadares Jr wants to sweep but Davol has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valadares Jr is looking for a sweep.
Valadares Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valadares Jr is pressing down on Davol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Valadares Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Davol is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Valadares Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Davol's back instead.

Davol is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Valadares Jr gets his way!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Valadares Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Valadares Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Davol knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Davol for a finish.

Valadares Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Davol has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Valadares Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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 Pafuncio Valadares Jr 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. This is the final round!

Davol shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davol was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davol mounts Valadares Jr! Really nice guard pass there!
Valadares Jr regains half guard.

Valadares Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Valadares Jr is pressing down on Davol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadares Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valadares Jr is trying to keep Davol in close.

Valadares Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davol advances to half guard.
Davol wants to pass to mount but Valadares Jr is defending the position.
Davol is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valadares Jr!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valadares Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Davol tries to control but Valadares Jr wriggling away.
Davol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valadares Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Valadares Jr prevents Davol from taking his back.
Valadares Jr tries to control the position but Davol now has his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valadares Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Valadares Jr is looking to improve his position but Davol isn't that keen on the idea.
Valadares Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valadares Jr regains half guard.
Valadares Jr wants to improve his position but Davol is controlling well.

Valadares Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valadares Jr tries to roll over but Davol keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Davol.
I think Davol 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Davol!