PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy TuTone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dileno Carneiro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Carneiro
vs
TuTone

170 cm
30
143 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

158 cm
21
134 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timmy TuTone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and TuTone counters with a left to the body.

TuTone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - TuTone lands in his opponent's guard.
TuTone advances to half guard.

TuTone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carneiro sees it coming and defends easily.

TuTone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

TuTone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carneiro is just riding it out for now. TuTone eventually gives up the hold.

TuTone seems to be working for a kimura but Carneiro defends the submission attempt.

TuTone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carneiro is just riding it out for now. TuTone eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carneiro actively working from the bottom here.
Carneiro wants to get back to full guard.

TuTone wants to work for an arm triangle but Carneiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

TuTone is working for a kimura but Carneiro is defending it quite comfortably.

TuTone is working for a submission of some sort.

TuTone is looking for a kimura but Carneiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TuTone to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TuTone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

TuTone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carneiro has managed to free his arm - good work.

TuTone seems to be working for a kimura but Carneiro defends the submission attempt.

TuTone wants to work for an arm triangle but Carneiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

TuTone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carneiro is just riding it out for now. TuTone eventually gives up the hold.

Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
Carneiro trying to hold on to TuTone's head to control him but TuTone postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TuTone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carneiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TuTone.

TuTone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carneiro defends it well.
Carneiro tries to get to full guard but TuTone has control of the leg.

TuTone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

TuTone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carneiro is just riding it out for now. TuTone eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to improve his position but TuTone is controlling well.

TuTone is working for a kimura but Carneiro is defending it quite comfortably.

TuTone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carneiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Carneiro is trying to maintain the position but TuTone is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

TuTone seems to be working for a kimura but Carneiro defends the submission attempt.

TuTone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carneiro sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy TuTone dominated 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.

Carneiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TuTone passes into half guard.

TuTone seems to be working for a kimura but Carneiro defends the submission attempt.
Carneiro trying to control here.

TuTone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

TuTone 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro is trying to maintain the position but TuTone is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling inform me that TuTone has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
TuTone wants to free his trapped foot but Carneiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.

TuTone seems to be working for a kimura but Carneiro defends the submission attempt.

TuTone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carneiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
TuTone is thwarting Carneiro's attempts to control the position.

TuTone wants to work for an arm triangle but Carneiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

TuTone seems to be looking for submissions.
Carneiro is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TuTone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carneiro tries to kick TuTone off but TuTone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TuTone works his foot free and advances to mount.

TuTone is working for a guillotine from mount but Carneiro frees his head quite easily.

TuTone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carneiro has worked his arm free - good work by Carneiro!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carneiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura but TuTone is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro wants to work for an arm triangle but TuTone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TuTone is trying to stand up here but Carneiro is controlling him well.
Carneiro wants to pass to mount but TuTone is defending the position.

Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura but TuTone is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TuTone has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Carneiro is on him like a limpet, forcing TuTone back against the cage.
Carneiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. TuTone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
TuTone prevents a takedown attempt there.
TuTone stops a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TuTone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

TuTone gets control of Carneiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. TuTone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carneiro passes TuTone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy TuTone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Carneiro wants to clinch.

Carneiro gets caught napping as TuTone dives in and scores a takedown. Carneiro manages to retain guard.

TuTone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carneiro dives on top into guard.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but TuTone keeps moving.
Carneiro looking to sit in guard and control but TuTone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TuTone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Carneiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. TuTone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. TuTone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carneiro is trying to keep TuTone in close.

Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but TuTone defends easily.
Carneiro controls TuTone momentarily but TuTone frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TuTone has gone for a leg lock! Carneiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into TuTone's guard.

TuTone has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Carneiro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Timmy TuTone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carneiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carneiro can't get the takedown.
TuTone is working for takedown but Carneiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carneiro wants a takedown.
Carneiro wants to take the fight to the mat but TuTone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TuTone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carneiro looking for a takedown.
Carneiro tries for a takedown. No joy.

Carneiro jumps guard and drags TuTone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
TuTone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
TuTone pushes down on Carneiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TuTone not doing much here.

TuTone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TuTone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that TuTone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Carneiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dileno Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

TuTone is trying to work for a kimura but Carneiro is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy TuTone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TuTone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy TuTone!