PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Dy No Mite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Aurelio
vs
Dy No Mite

180 cm
27
173 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Dy No Mite!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio throws a lazy head kick
and Dy No Mite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aurelio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aurelio throws a looping overhand right but Dy No Mite ducks down to avoid it.
Dy No Mite throws a push kick but Aurelio slaps the foot to one side.
Dy No Mite lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aurelio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dy No Mite is out of range and Aurelio settles back down.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dy No Mite as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Aurelio.
Dy No Mite throws a looping overhand right but Aurelio ducks down to avoid it.
Dy No Mite looks for the body kick but Aurelio saw that one coming.
Aurelio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aurelio lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aurelio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dy No Mite slips under a jab.
Dy No Mite has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Dy No Mite.

Aurelio gets a takedown into half guard.
Dy No Mite controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dy No Mite keeping control of the position.
Aurelio lands with a punch from half guard.
Aurelio wants to pass the guard but Dy No Mite is defending well.

Aurelio is working for a submission of some sort.
Dy No Mite wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aurelio thows a huge punch but Dy No Mite dodges it nicely.
Dy No Mite wants to get back to full guard.
Aurelio drops an elbow to the side of Dy No Mite's head.
Dy No Mite is trying to maintain the position but Aurelio is very close to passing his half guard.
Dy No Mite gets back to full guard.
Dy No Mite trying to control the position here.
Dy No Mite is trying to keep Aurelio in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio trying to control but Dy No Mite is working from the bottom.
Aurelio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aurelio 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.
Dy No Mite is trying to control the position but Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dy No Mite can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aurelio cracks Dy No Mite with a big right hand but Dy No Mite just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aurelio trying to control the position but Dy No Mite is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aurelio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dy No Mite is looking to reverse the position.
Dy No Mite can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dy No Mite regains half guard.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Dy No Mite is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelio prevents Dy No Mite from improving his position.
Dy No Mite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Marcelo Aurelio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aurelio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dy No Mite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aurelio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dy No Mite is just out of range.
Dy No Mite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelio.
Aurelio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aurelio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aurelio tries for a takedown but Dy No Mite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dy No Mite walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dy No Mite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelio throws out the jab.
Dy No Mite is looking for the big counter here.
Aurelio avoids the body shot from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aurelio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dy No Mite throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aurelio is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio throws a body kick that misses.
Dy No Mite scoring well with a low kick there.
Dy No Mite connects with a high kick.
DJ Dy No Mite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
That kick from Dy No Mite tenderised Aurelio's leg. Aurelio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Dy No Mite. That snapped Aurelio's head back.
Aurelio digs a good hook to Dy No Mite's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dy No Mite ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dy No Mite's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Dy No Mite finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelio. Dy No Mite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dy No Mite with a nice cross.
Dy No Mite misses with a body kick.
Aurelio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dy No Mite throws a series of punches but Aurelio moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelio misses the target.
Dy No Mite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dy No Mite takes one to the side of the head.
Dy No Mite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Dy No Mite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Aurelio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelio takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Aurelio misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aurelio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aurelio in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelio misses with the ground and pound.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Dy No Mite is working from the bottom.
Dy No Mite is trying to control Aurelio's posture but Aurelio avoids it.
Dy No Mite defending against the ground and pound.
Dy No Mite regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aurelio's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Marcelo Aurelio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aurelio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite wants to improve his position but Aurelio is controlling well.
Dy No Mite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dy No Mite is trying to control the position but Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio chips away with some ground and pound.
Aurelio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dy No Mite pulls Aurelio in close to prevent any damage.
Aurelio tries to free his leg and advance position but Dy No Mite is retaining full guard.
Aurelio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dy No Mite's guard.
Aurelio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dy No Mite defending well though.
Aurelio wants to take a breather but Dy No Mite is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dy No Mite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aurelio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aurelio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aurelio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aurelio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aurelio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aurelio lands with a punch from half guard.
Aurelio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dy No Mite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dy No Mite trying to control here.
Dy No Mite works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Marcelo Aurelio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Dy No Mite lands with a nice body punch.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Dy No Mite moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aurelio.
Dy No Mite blocks the body kick.
Dy No Mite steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aurelio throws a leg kick which misses Dy No Mite's front leg but catches the back leg as Dy No Mite tries to avoid it.
Aurelio misses with a lunging right hand
and Dy No Mite counters with a nice body kick.
Dy No Mite ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dy No Mite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Aurelio.
Aurelio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dy No Mite blocks a jab.
Dy No Mite scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dy No Mite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dy No Mite throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aurelio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dy No Mite's waist but Dy No Mite gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aurelio off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Dy No Mite on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dy No Mite digs a good body shot into Aurelio's ribs.
Marcelo Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dy No Mite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aurelio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dy No Mite swats away the attempt to clinch by Aurelio.
Aurelio tries to clinch up but Dy No Mite circles away and keeps his distance.
Aurelio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dy No Mite bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aurelio's head.

Aurelio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aurelio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dy No Mite keeps working.
Dy No Mite preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dy No Mite wants to control but Aurelio is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aurelio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aurelio's back!
Aurelio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dy No Mite trying to control the pace.
Aurelio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Aurelio is trying to control the position but Dy No Mite postures up.
Dy No Mite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aurelio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dy No Mite controls the pace.
Dy No Mite is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aurelio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dy No Mite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dy No Mite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aurelio wants to hit a switch here but Dy No Mite passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aurelio there!
Dy No Mite controlling his opponent.
Aurelio tries to reverse the position but Dy No Mite maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite controlling from the full mount.
Dy No Mite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aurelio is looking to escape.
Aurelio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dy No Mite trying to control but Aurelio is having none of it.
Dy No Mite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DJ Dy No Mite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aurelio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Dy No Mite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aurelio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Aurelio!
A victorious Marcelo Aurelio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.