PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 762 p4p, 1286 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 115 p4p, 187 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Nuorempi
vs
Vale Queiroz

193 cm
27
218
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
210
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vale Queiroz misses.
Vale Queiroz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nuorempi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Nuorempi blocks the leg kick.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuorempi throws a sloppy body shot
and Nuorempi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Vale Queiroz with a jab.
Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuorempi with a body shot.
Nuorempi fails to land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the side of Vale Queiroz's head but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Nuorempi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nuorempi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nuorempi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vale Queiroz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nuorempi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuorempi takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nuorempi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a really nice looking cross but Nuorempi seems unphased.
Nuorempi connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz counters with a body kick.
Nuorempi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nuorempi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuorempi with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vale Queiroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz clobbers Nuorempi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Nuorempi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nuorempi trying to control but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom.
Vale Queiroz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nuorempi manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nuorempi controlling Vale Queiroz's posture.
Nuorempi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vale Queiroz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nuorempi is looking to improve his position.
Nuorempi is trying to maintain the position but Vale Queiroz is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nuorempi keeping hold of Vale Queiroz's head, controlling as best he can.
Nuorempi wants to improve his position but Vale Queiroz is controlling well.
Nuorempi trying to control from the bottom.
Nuorempi keeping hold of Vale Queiroz's head, controlling as best he can.
Nuorempi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nuorempi tries to get out of the position.

Nuorempi actively working from the bottom here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuorempi is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target.
Nuorempi lands a really nice looking cross but Vale Queiroz seems unphased.
No joy there for Nuorempi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vale Queiroz lands a lovely overhand right.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
and Vale Queiroz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nuorempi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Nuorempi closes the distance and pushes Vale Queiroz back into the cage.
Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vale Queiroz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale Queiroz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Nuorempi's head.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nuorempi fails to land.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi cracks Vale Queiroz with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nuorempi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuorempi is breathing heavily.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Nuorempi is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Oh Nuorempi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz throws a big uppercut that drops Nuorempi! More strikes from Vale Queiroz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nuorempi lies dazed against the cage as Vale Queiroz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Erasmo Vale Queiroz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.