PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturro Affi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Affi comes to the cage accompanied by Men at work - Land of down under. Gabriel Fenili has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arturro Affi's chin.

Affi
vs
Fenili

180 cm
28
169 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

168 cm
28
163 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Arturro Affi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Fenili!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fenili misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fenili is defended easily by Affi.
Fenili tries to clinch but Affi moves out of range.
Affi misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Fenili does no damage.
Fenili takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arturro Affi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.

Fenili closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Fenili stands up from half guard.
Affi throws a head kick but Fenili moves out of range.
Fenili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Affi cracks Fenili with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Affi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fenili circles away quickly and effectively.
Fenili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Affi sizes up Fenili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arturro Affi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Affi lands with a kick to the temple. Fenili shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Fenili shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Fenili looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fenili trying to mount his opponent but Affi defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili is trying to control the action in half guard but Affi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fenili is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fenili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Affi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fenili throwing shots but Affi is blocking nicely.

Fenili is trying to work for a kimura but Affi is defending well.
Fenili trying to control from Affi's half guard. Affi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenili trying to control but Affi is working from the bottom.
Affi is controlling Fenili's posture.

Fenili gets to his feet. Affi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Affi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Affi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fenili moves out of range as Affi throws a body kick.
Affi leaves Fenili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Affi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fenili with a poor takedown
and Affi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Affi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fenili slips a jab and a cross from Affi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown but Affi shows good takedown defense.
Fenili shoots in but no luck this time.
Affi looks to land a right hand but Fenili moved out of range.
Affi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Affi connects with a right hand. Fenili shakes it off.
Fenili lands a jab to Affi's midsection.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Affi as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Affi. Those never looked like landing.
Affi tests Fenili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fenili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Affi tries to avoid it but Fenili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Affi to the ground. Affi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fenili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Affi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturro Affi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fenili avoids the head kick by Affi.
Affi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Affi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fenili misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Fenili with that takedown attempt.
Affi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Affi cracks the inside of Fenili's front leg.
Fenili fails to land the takedown.
Fenili moves forwards but Affi connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Fenili closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Affi quickly recovers to half guard.
Affi is looking for a sweep. Fenili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fenili seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Affi has recovered full guard.

Fenili postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Affi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fenili, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fenili is looking for a triangle here but Affi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Affi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fenili's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fenili tries to buck Affi off but Affi is having none of it.
Fenili being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili defending against the ground and pound.
Fenili is looking to regain half guard here but Affi keeps moving and retains side control.
Affi prevents Fenili from escaping the position.
Fenili is trying to control Affi's posture but Affi avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fenili is trying to improve his position.
Fenili trying to remain calm as Affi controls from the top position.
Fenili is not content to let Affi control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenili is trying to get back to half guard.
Fenili manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Affi is controlling Fenili's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Arturro Affi just wasn't active enough.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt.
Arturro Affi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
Affi misses with a series of wild punches.

Fenili is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Affi's half guard.
Affi is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fenili is working for a submission of some sort.
Affi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenili wants to control but Affi is keeping him busy.
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 Arturro Affi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fenili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Affi swivels and escapes.
Affi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fenili.
Fenili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Affi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Affi misses with a body shot.
Arturro Affi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fenili gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Affi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arturro Affi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
Affi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fenili.
Nice uppercut lands for Affi. That snapped Fenili's head back.
Fenili throws a head kick but Affi moves out of range.
Affi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fenili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Affi circles away.
Affi swinging wildly here.

Fenili looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Affi!
Affi is trying to improve his position.
Fenili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Affi keeps working.

Fenili stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Affi fakes the leg kick and cracks Fenili in the body.
Fenili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Affi scores with a nice strike.
Fenili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Affi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fenili has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Affi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fenili on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Affi pinned against the cage. Affi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Affi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Affi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Affi misses with a two punch combination.
Affi dips to his left and cracks Fenili with an uppercut!
Fenili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fenili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Affi swivels and escapes.
Affi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Affi clobbers Fenili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Affi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fenili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Affi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Affi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Affi misses with a combination
and Fenili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Affi thinking.
No luck for Fenili with that takedown attempt.
Affi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fenili under the eye.
Affi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fenili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Affi.

Fenili shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Affi's guard.
Fenili wants to control from the top but Affi keeps moving.
Affi wants to sweep here but Fenili controlling him for the moment.
Affi has a closed guard, preventing Fenili from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Affi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arturro Affi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Fenili throws an elbow that misses. Affi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fenili's guard. Nice move by Affi!
Affi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fenili is trying to keep Affi in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Affi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturro Affi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Affi, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturro Affi!
Arturro Affi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.