PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afonso Aloisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rhee Daebyeol
vs
Aloisio

180 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
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, Afonso Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aloisio is trying to stand.
Daebyeol controlling the action here.
Aloisio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daebyeol stalling.
Aloisio pushes Daebyeol off looking to stand but Daebyeol dives back in and keeps control.
Aloisio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio is refusing to be controlled, as Daebyeol sits in half guard.
Daebyeol controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet.
Daebyeol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daebyeol prevents Aloisio from improving his position.
Daebyeol tries to pass to full mount but Aloisio defends it.
Daebyeol stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daebyeol tries to move into range but Aloisio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses.

Daebyeol moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Daebyeol fails to land.

Aloisio breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daebyeol.
Good leg kick by Aloisio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Daebyeol rushes Aloisio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aloisio has a couple of punches blocked by Daebyeol.
A frustrated look appears on Aloisio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aloisio is trying to break free.

Daebyeol turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Daebyeol manages to end up in side control.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound but Aloisio is defending the strikes.
Daebyeol working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aloisio holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio tries to buck Daebyeol off but Daebyeol is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Daebyeol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aloisio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daebyeol working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aloisio is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but Aloisio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daebyeol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aloisio tries to improve position but can't.
Aloisio seems a little lost for a moment, as Daebyeol dominates the positioning.
Daebyeol wants to control but Aloisio is keeping him busy.
Daebyeol 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.
Daebyeol just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloisio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daebyeol controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daebyeol takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daebyeol throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aloisio.
Aloisio lands a leg kick that knocks Daebyeol off balance momentarily.
Aloisio throws a right hand that Daebyeol ducks under and follows up with a left that Daebyeol also avoids with ease.
Daebyeol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aloisio.
Daebyeol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daebyeol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aloisio as he avoids it easily.
Aloisio throws out a leg kick but Daebyeol moves out of range and Aloisio only half commits.
Aloisio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A lazy left from Aloisio finds it's target.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daebyeol misses with a hook. Aloisio ducked under it nicely.
Aloisio is looking to slow Daebyeol down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aloisio throws a leg kick

and Daebyeol counters by moving into the clinch.
Daebyeol has Aloisio pressed against the cage, preventing Aloisio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but Daebyeol is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daebyeol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio wants to get back to striking at distance but Daebyeol won't allow it.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but Daebyeol has him pressed against the cage.
Daebyeol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aloisio.

Daebyeol gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Aloisio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Daebyeol has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Daebyeol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aloisio after a bit of a struggle.
Aloisio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aloisio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aloisio tries to circle away but Daebyeol has him pinned against the cage.
Aloisio misses with some punches.
Aloisio tries to break the clinch but Daebyeol is controlling the position.
A short right from Aloisio on the inside.
Daebyeol cracks Aloisio with a nice body shot.
Daebyeol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Aloisio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Daebyeol is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aloisio to the mat. Aloisio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daebyeol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daebyeol lands a couple of digs.
Aloisio wants to control the position but Daebyeol says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daebyeol winds up and cracks Aloisio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aloisio is trying to get back to full guard.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet.
Aloisio is looking to control Daebyeol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aloisio avoid being mounted?
Daebyeol perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aloisio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daebyeol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aloisio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daebyeol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Aloisio actively working from the bottom here.
Daebyeol working Aloisio over with strikes.
Daebyeol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Daebyeol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daebyeol working Aloisio over with strikes.
Aloisio tries to roll over but Daebyeol keeps him under control.
Daebyeol passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Afonso Aloisio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Aloisio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aloisio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aloisio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daebyeol blocks a head kick by Aloisio.

Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches.
Aloisio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daebyeol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aloisio up against the cage.
Aloisio is trying to break free.
Aloisio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daebyeol backwards.
A body shot lands from Daebyeol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Daebyeol fails to land.
Daebyeol keeps control of Aloisio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aloisio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Daebyeol is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aloisio can't fight it off and eventually Daebyeol manages to take the fight to the floor. Aloisio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daebyeol is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol wants to pass the guard but Aloisio is keeping the position.
Daebyeol is in close to Aloisio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daebyeol 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.
Daebyeol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aloisio wants to stand up but Daebyeol is controlling him.
Aloisio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daebyeol postures up and lands a big shot to Aloisio's brow.
Daebyeol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daebyeol advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Aloisio's face as Daebyeol controls the position.
Aloisio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daebyeol connects with a decent elbow.
Aloisio can't do much from the bottom here.
Daebyeol cracks Aloisio with a big right hand but Aloisio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Aloisio's face as Daebyeol controls the position.
Aloisio struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aloisio down.
Aloisio can't do much from the bottom here.
Daebyeol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Daebyeol working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Daebyeol is working Aloisio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aloisio is trying to improve his position.
Daebyeol takes a little break here. Aloisio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aloisio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio tries to roll over but Daebyeol keeps him under control.
Aloisio tries to kick Daebyeol off but Daebyeol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aloisio trying to control but Daebyeol postures up.
Daebyeol controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daebyeol 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Rhee Daebyeol!