PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marucs nine millimeter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruninho Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). nine millimeter comes to the cage accompanied by Lost Souls - Tupac. Marucs nine millimeter looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

nine millimeter
vs
Pereira

187 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marucs nine millimeter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruninho Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nine millimeter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruninho Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pereira shoots in but nine millimeter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
nine millimeter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for nine millimeter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
nine millimeter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira fails with the takedown
and nine millimeter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marucs nine millimeter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruninho Pereira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nine millimeter shoots for a double leg takedown but Pereira sprawls well. He's pushed nine millimeter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
nine millimeter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pereira swivels and escapes.
A head kick from nine millimeter lands but Pereira takes it in his stride.
nine millimeter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Pereira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around nine millimeter's waist but nine millimeter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pereira off to one side.
nine millimeter shoots in for a double leg but Pereira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pereira shoots in but nine millimeter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pereira has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira with a poor takedown
and nine millimeter counters with a low kick, right behind Pereira 's knee.
nine millimeter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pereira tries to avoid it but nine millimeter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pereira to the ground. Pereira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pereira closes the distance but nine millimeter moves to the side
and nine millimeter counters with a head kick. That will keep Pereira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pereira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and nine millimeter counters with a big head kick but Pereira shrugs it off.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt - nine millimeter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pereira misses with a takedown
and nine millimeter counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and nine millimeter counters with a low kick, right behind Pereira 's knee.
nine millimeter shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from nine millimeter.
nine millimeter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pereira with a lazy takedown attempt
and nine millimeter counters with an outside leg kick.
Pereira clinches but nine millimeter breaks the clinch
and nine millimeter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horrible takedown by Pereira or perhaps it was just good defense by nine millimeter which made him look bad.
nine millimeter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
nine millimeter has his takedown stuffed

and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pereira is stalling here. nine millimeter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pereira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and nine millimeter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pereira is not content to let nine millimeter control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face as nine millimeter controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruninho Pereira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pereira darts in trying to clinch
and nine millimeter counters with a low kick, right behind Pereira 's knee.
Pereira tries for a takedown but nine millimeter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marucs nine millimeter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from nine millimeter.
Pereira has his takedown stuffed
and nine millimeter counters with a series of strikes. Pereira will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira with a poor takedown
and nine millimeter counters with a one-two to the body.
Marucs nine millimeter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruninho Pereira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira tries to clinch but nine millimeter moves away
and nine millimeter counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with nine millimeter but nine millimeter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
nine millimeter stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by nine millimeter. That's going to slow Pereira down.
nine millimeter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
nine millimeter throws a head kick that Pereira semi-blocks.

Pereira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pereira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira wants to control but nine millimeter is keeping him busy.
nine millimeter is doing well to control the position and prevent Pereira from advancing to side control.
Pereira prevents nine millimeter from improving his position.

Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but nine millimeter defends the submission attempt.
Pereira is looking to stall here but nine millimeter recovers full guard.
Pereira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pereira tries to clinch
and nine millimeter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pereira closes this distance looking for a takedown but nine millimeter circles away.
Pereira wants to clinch
and nine millimeter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts nine millimeter as he jumps to the side.
Pereira looks to clinch
and nine millimeter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pereira's knee momentarily.
Pereira has his takedown stuffed
and nine millimeter counters with a head kick. That will keep Pereira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
nine millimeter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pereira's waist but Pereira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing nine millimeter off to one side.
Pereira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and nine millimeter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pereira's guard now.
Pereira is trying to control the position but nine millimeter postures up.
nine millimeter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pereira looking for a sweep. Not yet Pereira, not yet.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing nine millimeter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pereira throws his legs up looking for a submission but nine millimeter uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marucs nine millimeter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No luck for Pereira with that takedown attempt.
nine millimeter lands with a kick to the temple. Pereira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
nine millimeter has his takedown stuffed

and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pereira is just content to waste time from the top position. nine millimeter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but nine millimeter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but nine millimeter has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nine millimeter looking for a sweep. Not yet nine millimeter, not yet.
Pereira throwing strikes from guard but nine millimeter blocks nicely.
nine millimeter is pulling down on Pereira's head. It's preventing any offense from Pereira, at least for the moment.

Pereira drops back, looking for a kneebar! nine millimeter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. nine millimeter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from nine millimeter!
nine millimeter trying to control the position but Pereira is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pereira tries to bench press nine millimeter off him but nine millimeter keeps the position.
nine millimeter is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pereira is trying to escape the position but nine millimeter is controlling the position.
Pereira tries to improve position but can't.
Pereira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pereira stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
nine millimeter gets back to full guard.
nine millimeter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pereira tries to stand but nine millimeter is controlling from the bottom.
nine millimeter keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
nine millimeter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pereira trying to control but nine millimeter is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Pereira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
nine millimeter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pereira manages to get to full guard.

Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
nine millimeter trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruninho Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pereira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bruninho Pereira!