PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TIAGO VALERIO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garruth Kevinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

VALERIO
vs
Kevinson

178 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

191 cm
22
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TIAGO VALERIO!
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, Garruth Kevinson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kevinson misses with a double jab.
VALERIO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
VALERIO closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kevinson circles away.
VALERIO shoots in but Kevinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
VALERIO tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kevinson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TIAGO VALERIO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kevinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kevinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TIAGO VALERIO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VALERIO shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kevinson sprawls well. Kevinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. VALERIO gets slowly back to his feet.
VALERIO shoots in looking for a takedown. Kevinson tries to sprawl out of it but VALERIO keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kevinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VALERIO shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kevinson pinned against the cage. Kevinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - VALERIO looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kevinson stuffs the takedown.
VALERIO has a takedown stuffed.
VALERIO is breathing heavily.
VALERIO shoots in for a takedown but Kevinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Kevinson does no damage.
Kevinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
VALERIO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
VALERIO takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kevinson.
Kevinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kevinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kevinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VALERIO circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from VALERIO.
Jab from Kevinson.
A combination from Kevinson does no damage.
VALERIO dodges the punch combination from Kevinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VALERIO tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kevinson swivels and escapes.
Kevinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
VALERIO shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kevinson as he jumps to the side.
Kevinson misses with a two punch combination.
Kevinson lunges at VALERIO with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by VALERIO's hand.
Kevinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VALERIO.
Kevinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

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.
A left and a right from Kevinson both land. Nice combination.
VALERIO tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kevinson swivels and escapes.
VALERIO tries to clinch up but Kevinson circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Kevinson both land. Nice combination.
Kevinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kevinson.
No luck for VALERIO with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VALERIO is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kevinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garruth Kevinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

VALERIO is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kevinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
VALERIO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
VALERIO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TIAGO VALERIO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VALERIO takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kevinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kevinson looks to land a combination. VALERIO sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
VALERIO fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevinson lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VALERIO fails with the takedown.
Kevinson swinging wilding here.
VALERIO shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kevinson defends it nicely.
Kevinson lands a jab.
Kevinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two 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.
VALERIO fails with a takedown attempt.
VALERIO walks into a left hand.
Kevinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VALERIO fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kevinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VALERIO closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
VALERIO closes the distance and clinches up with Kevinson, looking for a takedown. VALERIO pushes Kevinson against the cage but Kevinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Kevinson does no damage.
VALERIO takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garruth Kevinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VALERIO fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kevinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kevinson.
VALERIO changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kevinson tries to avoid it but VALERIO manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kevinson to the ground. Kevinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
VALERIO shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kevinson as he jumps to the side.
Kevinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

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.
VALERIO tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kevinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten VALERIO somewhat.
Horrible takedown by VALERIO or perhaps it was just good defense by Kevinson which made him look bad.
Kevinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VALERIO on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kevinson leaves VALERIO with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from VALERIO is defended easily by Kevinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garruth Kevinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

VALERIO tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kevinson swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Kevinson. No joy for VALERIO on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kevinson as VALERIO shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TIAGO VALERIO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kevinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VALERIO dodges the punch combination from Kevinson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for VALERIO. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VALERIO fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VALERIO closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kevinson circles away.
Kevinson misses with a few strikes there.
VALERIO is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kevinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
VALERIO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
VALERIO fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevinson lands a jab-cross combination.
VALERIO shoots for a double leg takedown but Kevinson sprawls well. He's pushed VALERIO's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Kevinson.
Kevinson lands a nice shot that snaps VALERIO's head back.
VALERIO wants to clinch up but Kevinson keeps it at a distance.
VALERIO shoots in for a double leg but Kevinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
TIAGO VALERIO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Kevinson.
Kevinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
VALERIO looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
VALERIO throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kevinson's waist but Kevinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VALERIO off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevinson scores with a three punch combo!
Kevinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VALERIO.
Kevinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
VALERIO shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kevinson misses with the combination.
VALERIO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kevinson misses with the combination.

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.
VALERIO tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kevinson swivels and escapes.
VALERIO fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kevinson looks to land a combination but VALERIO avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from VALERIO.
Kevinson swinging wilding here.
TIAGO VALERIO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kevinson blocks a head kick by VALERIO.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garruth Kevinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kevinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garruth Kevinson!