PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Guedes (ranked 985 p4p, 146 weight class) and Girbby Mobubadanu (ranked 4966 p4p, 506 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Guedes
vs
Mobubadanu

180 cm
26
213 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Guedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Girbby Mobubadanu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guedes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mobubadanu on the side of the head.
Guedes misses the shot to the body.
Mobubadanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guedes defends it well.
Mobubadanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guedes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Guedes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paulo Guedes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guedes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Girbby Mobubadanu has been cut.
Guedes connects with a body shot.
Guedes throws a big shot that misses.
Guedes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mobubadanu moves away from the strike by Guedes.
Guedes connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guedes.
Guedes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guedes misses with a wild body shot.
And Mobubadanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Guedes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Guedes - just one landing.
Guedes is looking to wear down Mobubadanu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Guedes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mobubadanu doesn't seem phased though.
Guedes lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guedes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guedes throws a low kick but Mobubadanu avoids it.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes works over Mobubadanu's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guedes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mobubadanu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guedes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mobubadanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guedes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Guedes. Beautiful body shot.
Paulo Guedes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Guedes.
Guedes misses with a leg kick

and Mobubadanu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guedes!
Guedes tries to bench press Mobubadanu off him but Mobubadanu keeps the position.
Guedes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guedes tries to get out of the position.
Guedes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mobubadanu is controlling him well.
Guedes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes wants to control but Mobubadanu postures up.
Guedes is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guedes tries a low kick but Mobubadanu avoids it.
And Mobubadanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Guedes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guedes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mobubadanu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guedes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guedes lands a jab to Mobubadanu's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Guedes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Girbby Mobubadanu's cut.
That's time! Guedes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Guedes lunges at Mobubadanu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mobubadanu's hand.
Mobubadanu walks into a jab.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guedes dips to his left and cracks Mobubadanu with an uppercut!
Guedes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mobubadanu doesn't seem bothered though.
Guedes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mobubadanu can do to turn this around?
Guedes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guedes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mobubadanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Guedes.
Guedes scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mobubadanu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guedes throws out the jab.
Mobubadanu dodges the punch combination from Guedes.
Mobubadanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guedes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guedes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mobubadanu. That did some damage!
Guedes wants to slow Mobubadanu down by chopping away at his legs.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mobubadanu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guedes misses with a hook.
Guedes lands a head shot.
Guedes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Guedes misses the target.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes scores with the left hand. Mobubadanu knows he should have avoided that one.
Guedes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mobubadanu at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guedes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guedes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mobubadanu ducks under a wild hook from Guedes.
A punch combination from Guedes misses.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Guedes misses the target.
Mobubadanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guedes lands with a hook. Mobubadanu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Guedes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mobubadanu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mobubadanu checks a leg kick.
Mobubadanu walks into a straight right hand from Guedes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guedes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guedes thows a leg kick but Mobubadanu checks it

and Mobubadanu counters with a shoot takedown. Guedes fights it but they end up in guard.

Guedes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mobubadanu passes into side control.
Guedes is looking to regain half guard here but Mobubadanu keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Guedes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Girbby Mobubadanu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mobubadanu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guedes throws a looping overhand right but Mobubadanu ducks down to avoid it.
Guedes swinging wildly here.
Guedes tries to work over Mobubadanu's front leg with a kick but Mobubadanu checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guedes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Guedes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes throws a low kick, looking for Mobubadanu's leg but Mobubadanu calmly moves out of range.
Mobubadanu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guedes, as that shot connected.
Mobubadanu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mobubadanu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guedes.
Mobubadanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guedes.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes thuds a left hand into Mobubadanu's body.
Guedes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mobubadanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guedes defends it well.
Guedes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mobubadanu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mobubadanu avoids the body shot from Guedes.
Guedes scores with the left hand. Mobubadanu knows he should have avoided that one.
Guedes misses with a straight left.
Mobubadanu with the counter takedown but Guedes avoids it easily.
Guedes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mobubadanu is just out of range.
Mobubadanu feints the counter takedown.
Guedes misses with a wild body shot.
And Mobubadanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Guedes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guedes stuns Mobubadanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guedes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guedes works Mobubadanu's body with a nice hook.
Mobubadanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guedes with a nice cross.
Guedes lands with a hook. Mobubadanu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guedes misses with a wild body shot.
Paulo Guedes is winning the standup battle so far.
Guedes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mobubadanu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mobubadanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guedes defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guedes cracks Mobubadanu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Mobubadanu as he checks the leg kick.
Mobubadanu with the counter takedown but Guedes avoids it easily.
Guedes throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guedes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guedes throws a right and a left that Mobubadanu avoids nicely.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes cracks Mobubadanu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Girbby Mobubadanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Guedes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guedes throws a leg kick but Mobubadanu checks it.
And Mobubadanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Guedes pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Guedes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guedes, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Guedes!
A very excited looking Paulo Guedes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.