PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Le Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Le Claw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Suarez
vs
Le Claw

169 cm
20
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcellus Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Le Claw!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Le Claw darts in looking for a takedown but Suarez gets double underhooks and turns Le Claw into the cage.
Le Claw fails to land the takedown.

Le Claw rushes Suarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Le Claw blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Le Claw.
A left hand lands to the body for Le Claw.
Le Claw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suarez.

Le Claw breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Claw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suarez attempts a counter takedown but Le Claw avoids it well and moves away.
Le Claw swings for the body but Suarez moves out of range.
Le Claw lands a two punch combo.
Le Claw misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Le Claw clinches up against the cage.
Suarez trying to land knees to the body.
Le Claw struggles to land a body shot inside as Suarez controls his hands.
Le Claw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Le Claw scores with a shot to the side of Suarez's head.
Le Claw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suarez.
A right hook to the body lands for Le Claw.
Nice body punch from Le Claw.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Le Claw blocks a body shot from Suarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Le Claw.
Le Claw lands a shot to the body.
Le Claw lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Le Claw.
Le Claw wants to get back to striking at distance but Suarez won't allow it.
Le Claw lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Le Claw.
A left hand lands to the body for Le Claw.
Nice body punch from Le Claw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Claw is trying to force a seperation but Suarez has the dominant position.
Le Claw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Le Claw wants to break free but Suarez has control.
Le Claw wants to get back to striking at distance but Suarez won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Le Claw.

Le Claw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Le Claw instigates a clinch.
Le Claw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Claw lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Le Claw.
A left hand lands to the body for Le Claw.
A nice left hand lands by Le Claw.
Le Claw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Le Claw lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Claw.
Le Claw digs a right hand into Suarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suarez's gas tank.
Good body shot from Le Claw.
Le Claw lands a body punch.
Le Claw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Le Claw.
A body shot lands from Le Claw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Claw working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Claw.
A body shot lands from Le Claw.

Le Claw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Le Claw.

Le Claw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Le Claw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Le Claw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Claw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suarez.
Le Claw scores with a hook to the body.
Le Claw lands a nice uppercut.
Le Claw pushes Suarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez prevents Le Claw from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Le Claw dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Le Claw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Le Claw lands a head shot.

Suarez is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Le Claw. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Suarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Le Claw feints and as Suarez raises his hands in defense, Le Claw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Claw arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Suarez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Le Claw!
A relieved looking Chad Le Claw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.