PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Dias (ranked 4373 p4p, 4306 weight class) and Courtney Papadorigagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dias
vs
Papadorigagi

179 cm
25
163
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
162
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ismael Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Courtney Papadorigagi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dias has closed the distance and engaged Papadorigagi in a clinch.
Dias swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadorigagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadorigagi is looking for a takedown.
Papadorigagi has Dias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Papadorigagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Papadorigagi avoids it.
Papadorigagi tries to pull guard but Dias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ismael Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Courtney Papadorigagi.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadorigagi controls his hands.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Papadorigagi's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias lands a nice knee to the body.
Dias lands an elbow inside.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dias prevents the takedown attempt.
Papadorigagi jumps guard but Dias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadorigagi has Dias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Papadorigagi is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadorigagi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by Papadorigagi.
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by Papadorigagi.

Papadorigagi drags the fight down to the ground.
Papadorigagi has control of Dias's left arm, preventing Dias from doing any damage.
Dias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Papadorigagi's guard.
Dias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Papadorigagi managing to control the position.
Dias wanted to stand there but Papadorigagi had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadorigagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dias tries to stand but Papadorigagi is controlling from the bottom.
Papadorigagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dias stands up and waves to Papadorigagi to follow him.

Dias drives through and clinches with Papadorigagi against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Dias.
Dias lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Courtney Papadorigagi has been cut.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadorigagi controls his hands.
Papadorigagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Papadorigagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Dias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dias lands an elbow just above Papadorigagi 's eye.

Papadorigagi is rocked!
Dias lands a big knee to the head and Papadorigagi goes down! Dias pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismael Dias!