PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Weeble Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieds comes to the cage accompanied by Who Let The Dogs Out. Falcao has chosen Orgasmatron as his entrance music. Weeble Nieds has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nieds
vs
Falcao

170 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Weeble Nieds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathias Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao stuffs the takedown attempt from Nieds. Nieds gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcao shoots in and drives through. Nieds sprawls well.
Nieds tries to bum rush Falcao with a series of wild strikes but Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao scores with a one two! Nieds had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Weeble Nieds has been cut.
Nieds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nieds shoots in for a takedown but Falcao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weeble Nieds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Falcao connects with a jab.

Nieds moves into the clinch.
Falcao tries to break the clinch but Nieds is controlling the position.
Nieds keeps control of Falcao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nieds pulls Falcao into guard.
Falcao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nieds is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Falcao stands up from Nieds's guard - Falcao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Falcao tries to clinch but Nieds is having none of it.
Jab by Falcao.
A punch combination from Falcao misses.
A right-left combo lands from Falcao.
Nieds ducks right into an uppercut from Falcao.
Nieds tries to clinch up.
Falcao tries to clinch but Nieds is having none of it.
Nieds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Falcao tries to clinch but Nieds moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao throws a right hand that Nieds ducks under and follows up with a left that Nieds also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nieds shoots in for a double leg but Falcao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Falcao misses.
Nieds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathias Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nieds shoots in and drives through. Falcao sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Falcao!
Nieds throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falcao closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nieds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nieds is breathing heavily.

Falcao has one foot on Nieds's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Falcao lands a jab-cross combination.
Falcao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcao tries to clinch up

and Nieds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao working hard to break the clinch.
Nieds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Falcao can't break the clinch.
Falcao is looking to break free of the clinch but Nieds has double underhooks.

Nieds jumps guard and drags Falcao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nieds has a closed guard, preventing Falcao from standing up.
Falcao wants to stand and escape but instead Nieds has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nieds stops Falcao from standing up.
Nieds slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao is trying to stand.
Falcao pushes Nieds off but Nieds dives into side control.
Falcao is pushing Nieds's head away, looking to escape. Nieds manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nieds is trying to get an arm triangle but Falcao is defending well.

Nieds is trying to get an arm triangle but Falcao is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Falcao instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathias Falcao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weeble Nieds's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Falcao fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Nieds with that takedown attempt.
Nieds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcao sprawls well. Falcao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nieds gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcao throws a one two combo.
Falcao doesn't manage to clinch there - Nieds circles away.

Nieds darts in and clinches Falcao up against the cage.
Nieds has Falcao pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nieds keeps control of Falcao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nieds misses with a knee strike.
Falcao is trying to break the clinch but Nieds has him pressed against the cage.
Nieds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falcao is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcao tries to break the clinch but Nieds is controlling the position.
Falcao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falcao working hard to break the clinch.
Nieds jumps guard but Falcao stands there with Nieds around his waist. Nieds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weeble Nieds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao tries to circle away but Nieds has him pinned against the cage.
Falcao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Falcao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nieds has him pressed against the cage.
Nieds prevents Falcao from breaking the clinch.
Nieds is pushing Falcao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Falcao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nieds has him pressed against the cage.
Nieds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falcao tries to break the clinch but Nieds is controlling the position.
Nieds has Falcao pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nieds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nieds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nieds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao's efforts to push away.
Falcao wants to get back to striking at distance but Nieds won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falcao can't break the clinch.
Nieds keeps control of Falcao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two 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.
Nieds tries to stall but Falcao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Nieds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Falcao uses from the top position.
Falcao wants to stand but Nieds has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nieds looking to control.
Falcao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nieds's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Falcao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nieds, up you get!
Nieds doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcao circles away.
Falcao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falcao is looking to clinch.
Falcao scores with a jab.
Falcao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Falcao lands with a straight right. Nieds didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Falcao.
Weeble Nieds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nieds tries for a takedown but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Falcao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nieds swivels and escapes.
Falcao misses with a double jab.
Falcao connects with a crisp jab.
Falcao swats away the attempt to clinch by Nieds.
Falcao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Falcao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nieds tries to clinch there but Falcao circles away.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Nieds avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcao swats away the attempt to clinch by Nieds.
Nieds circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathias Falcao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Weeble Nieds's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Falcao doesn't manage to clinch there - Nieds circles away.
Nieds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Falcao throws a series of strikes that have Nieds backpedaling.

Nieds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nieds lands a couple of digs.
Falcao wants to stand up but Nieds is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Falcao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nieds trying to control but Falcao is working from the bottom.
Falcao wants to stand but Nieds is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieds trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Falcao pushes Nieds off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falcao.
Nieds shoots in but no luck this time.
Nieds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcao avoids it really well and circles away.
Nieds scores with a hook.
Falcao stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weeble Nieds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao lands a jab-cross combination.
Mathias Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Falcao tries to clinch up but Nieds circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcao tries to clinch up but Nieds circles away and keeps his distance.
Nieds swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcao.
Falcao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Falcao closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Falcao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao is trying to break the clinch but Nieds has him pressed against the cage.
Nieds crunches a lovely knee into Falcao's ribcage.
Falcao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falcao is trying to break free.
Falcao is trying to break the clinch but Nieds has him pressed against the cage.
Nieds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcao working hard to break the clinch.
Falcao tries to break free but Nieds pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao tries to circle away but Nieds has him pinned against the cage.
Falcao has had enough of the clinch but Nieds keeps him there for the moment.
Falcao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Falcao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nieds tries to land a knee to the head but Falcao blocks with his arms.
Falcao tries to break free but Nieds pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nieds has him pressed against the cage.
Nieds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nieds has him pressed against the cage.
Falcao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nieds tries for a takedown but Falcao manages to get underhooks.
Falcao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao has had enough of the clinch but Nieds keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weeble Nieds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcao is pressed up against the cage. Nieds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falcao down to the mat. Falcao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Falcao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falcao is looking to clinch.
Falcao is looking to clinch.
Nieds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falcao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nieds missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcao thuds a left hand into Nieds's body.

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.
A nice combination there by Falcao.
Nieds has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Falcao moves in looking to clinch but Nieds pushes him off.
A punch combination from Falcao misses.
Mathias Falcao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcao is looking to clinch but Nieds is avoiding it.
Falcao lands a slapping body shot.

Falcao has Nieds up against the cage in a clinch.
Nieds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Falcao wants to break free but Nieds has control.
Nieds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcao up against the cage.
Falcao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nieds tries a knee to the head but Falcao blocks it.
Falcao is looking to break free of the clinch but Nieds has double underhooks.
Nieds prevents Falcao from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Falcao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Falcao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Falcao!