PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Cezar Cambarros (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.

Paiva
vs
Cezar Cambarros

180 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Bernardo Paiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Cezar Cambarros!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paiva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paiva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cambarros has him pressed against the cage.
Paiva is trying to force a seperation but Cambarros has the dominant position.
Cambarros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paiva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paiva is trying to force a seperation but Cambarros has the dominant position.
Cambarros keeps control of Paiva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paiva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paiva scores with a hook to the body.
Cambarros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paiva has had enough of the clinch but Cambarros keeps him there for the moment.
Cambarros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paiva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bernardo Paiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Cezar Cambarros.
Cambarros has Paiva pressed against the cage, preventing Paiva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paiva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cambarros letting Paiva take a breather here.
Paiva tries to circle away but Cambarros has him pinned against the cage.
Paiva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cambarros prevents Paiva from breaking the clinch.
Cambarros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cambarros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paiva walks away with a smile on his face. Cambarros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paiva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cambarros closes the distance and clinches up with Paiva, looking for a takedown. Cambarros pushes Paiva against the cage but Paiva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva cracks a nice hook into Cambarros's ribs.
Bernardo Paiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paiva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paiva misses with a low kick as Cambarros jumps back.
Cambarros shoots in but no luck this time.
Cambarros fails with the takedown.

Paiva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cambarros, pushing him back against the cage.
Paiva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cambarros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cambarros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paiva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paiva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cambarros backwards.
Paiva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cambarros jumps guard but Paiva stands there with Cambarros around his waist. Cambarros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cambarros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paiva smiles and moves away.
Paiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambarros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cambarros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cambarros looks gassed!
Paiva lands a body shot.
Paiva throws a nice looking combination but Cambarros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cambarros shoots in looking for a takedown. Paiva tries to sprawl out of it but Cambarros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paiva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cambarros has a takedown stuffed.

Paiva closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva controlling the action here for a moment.
Cambarros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paiva's efforts to push away.
Paiva scores with a shot to the side of Cambarros's head.
Cambarros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paiva's efforts to push away.
Cambarros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paiva working hard to break the clinch.
Cambarros jumps guard but Paiva stands there with Cambarros around his waist. Cambarros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paiva is trying to break the clinch but Cambarros has him pressed against the cage.
Cambarros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paiva smiles and moves away.
Cambarros avoids the head kick by Paiva.

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.
Cambarros fails with the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Paiva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paiva.
Paiva leaves Cambarros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cambarros shoots in for a double leg but Paiva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cambarros closes the distance and clinches up with Paiva, looking for a takedown. Cambarros pushes Paiva against the cage but Paiva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cambarros dodges the punch combination from Paiva.
Paiva lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - Paiva scores with a four punch combination!
Cambarros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paiva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cambarros backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernardo Paiva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Paiva moves into the clinch successfully.
Cambarros tries to score a body lock takedown but Paiva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paiva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cambarros has him pressed against the cage.
Paiva is trying to break the clinch but Cambarros has him pressed against the cage.
Paiva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cambarros has Paiva pressed against the cage, preventing Paiva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paiva has Cambarros pressed against the cage.
Cambarros wants a takedown.
Cambarros jumps guard but Paiva stands there with Cambarros around his waist. Cambarros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bernardo Paiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Cezar Cambarros.
Paiva is looking to break free of the clinch but Cambarros has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cambarros.
Paiva wants to get back to striking at distance but Cambarros won't allow it.
Paiva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cambarros is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambarros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paiva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cambarros tries to pull guard but Paiva won't allow it.
Cambarros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paiva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cambarros keeps control of Paiva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paiva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cambarros has Paiva pressed against the cage, preventing Paiva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cambarros prevents Paiva from breaking the clinch.
Paiva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paiva stalls.
Cambarros jumps guard but Paiva stands there with Cambarros around his waist. Cambarros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paiva prevents the takedown attempt.
Cambarros keeps control of Paiva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cambarros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paiva just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paiva wants to break free but Cambarros has control.
Paiva wants to get back to striking at distance but Cambarros won't allow it.
Cambarros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paiva smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Cambarros or perhaps it was just good defense by Paiva which made him look bad.
Paiva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cambarros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paiva lands a jab to the nose.
Cambarros is trying desperately to land a takedown but Paiva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cambarros.
Paiva misses with a double jab.
Cambarros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paiva lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva misses with a wild combination.
Paiva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambarros circles away quickly and effectively.
Cambarros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paiva is fending him off so far but Cambarros persists. Nope, Paiva circles away and we're back to standing.

Paiva clinches with his opponent.
Paiva just leaning against Cambarros, taking a breather.
Cambarros fails to pull guard.
Cambarros jumps guard but Paiva stands there with Cambarros around his waist. Cambarros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paiva is trying to force a seperation but Cambarros has the dominant position.
Cambarros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paiva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paiva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paiva is looking to clinch but Cambarros is avoiding it.
Cambarros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paiva is fending him off so far but Cambarros persists. Nope, Paiva circles away and we're back to standing.
Paiva scores with a three punch combo!
Cambarros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cambarros has a takedown stuffed.

Paiva darts in and clinches Cambarros up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernardo Paiva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Paiva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cambarros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paiva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cambarros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paiva pinned against the cage. Paiva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Cambarros with that takedown attempt.

Paiva instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cambarros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paiva's efforts to push away.
Paiva prevents the takedown attempt.
Bernardo Paiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Cezar Cambarros.
A frustrated look appears on Paiva's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambarros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paiva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cambarros.
Cambarros jumps guard but Paiva stands there with Cambarros around his waist. Cambarros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Paiva breaks from the clinch.
Paiva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Paiva.
Cambarros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paiva misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva throws a head kick that misses.
Cambarros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paiva swivels and escapes.
Paiva misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cambarros is defended easily by Paiva.
Paiva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cambarros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paiva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cambarros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paiva swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cambarros.

Paiva clinches up with Cambarros and pushes him back against the cage.
Cambarros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paiva is trying to break the clinch but Cambarros has him pressed against the cage.
Paiva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cambarros.
Paiva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cambarros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paiva's efforts to push away.
Paiva is trying to force a seperation but Cambarros has the dominant position.
Paiva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cambarros is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cambarros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cambarros tries to score a body lock takedown but Paiva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paiva is trying to break free.
Paiva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paiva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cambarros is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paiva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cambarros fails to pull guard.
Cambarros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paiva walks away with a smile on his face. Cambarros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paiva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cambarros.
Nice sprawl there from Paiva as Cambarros shoots in.
Cambarros shoots in and drives through. Paiva sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cambarros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paiva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paiva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paulo Cezar Cambarros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernardo Paiva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cambarros looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Paiva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paiva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo Paiva!