PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goaf Avelino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Napao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avelino kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ela sai de saia de bicicletinha. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Avelino
vs
Napao

186 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goaf Avelino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Napao!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avelino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avelino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avelino misses with a hook. Napao ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Avelino misses.
Avelino looks to land a combination but Napao avoids it well.
Avelino looks to throw the jab but Napao is out of range.
Avelino throws the left hand but Napao avoids the punch easily.
Napao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avelino.
Avelino misses with a hook. Napao ducked under it nicely.
Avelino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Gabriel Napao has been cut.

Avelino steps into range and cracks Napao with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Napao flops backwards and Avelino dives into his guard looking to finish!

Napao is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Avelino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Avelino postures up and lands a big shot to Napao's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Napao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Napao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Napao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avelino works over Napao with some ground and pound from guard.

Avelino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Avelino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avelino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napao slips under a jab from Avelino.
Napao slips a jab and a cross from Avelino.
Avelino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napao moves away.
Avelino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Napao.
Avelino is breathing heavily.
Avelino swinging wilding here.
Napao defending well as Avelino loads up on a big left hand.
Avelino misses with a looping left.
Avelino misses with a straight right.
Napao misses with a takedown attempt - Avelino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Napao needs to keep his hands up - Avelino had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napao moves out of range of the strikes.
Napao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Napao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avelino swivels and escapes.
Goaf Avelino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Napao.
Napao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avelino.
Good exchange - Avelino coming out on top.
Avelino lands with an overhand left.

Napao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Avelino is trying to defend but Napao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Napao wants to control but Avelino is keeping him busy.
Napao controlling the pace.
Napao trying to control the action but Avelino is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Avelino is looking to get back to is feet but Napao passes into side control.
Avelino is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Napao stalls from top position.
Napao throws an elbow but Avelino slips to the side and avoids it well.
Avelino is trying to escape the position but Napao is controlling the position.
Avelino wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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.
Napao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avelino keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avelino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Avelino is being controlled here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gabriel Napao just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Napao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avelino's waist but Avelino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Napao off to one side.
Napao fails with the takedown.
Napao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avelino's waist but Avelino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Napao off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napao dives in and grabs Avelino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avelino pushes down on Napao's head and hops out.
Napao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avelino avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goaf Avelino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Napao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Napao.
Napao ducks under a wild hook from Avelino.
Napao moves out of range of the strikes.
Napao dives in and grabs Avelino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avelino pushes down on Napao's head and hops out.
Napao slips a jab and a cross from Avelino.
Napao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avelino's waist but Avelino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Napao off to one side.
Goaf Avelino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Napao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Avelino.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Napao avoids a kick to the body.
Napao shoots in for a takedown but Avelino shows good takedown defense.
Avelino throws a jab but it's blocked by Napao.
Avelino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Avelino leaves Napao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Napao slips under a jab.
Avelino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Napao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Avelino misses the target.
Avelino throws an overhand right that lands on Napao's shoulder, as Napao tries to avoid the shot.

Napao gets the takedown into side control.
Napao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avelino keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Napao taking a breather here.
Avelino pushes Napao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Napao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Napao is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avelino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Avelino bucks up and tries to throw Napao off but instead Napao has got his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Avelino avoids the strikes from Napao.
Avelino is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Napao just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avelino wants to get back to his feet.
Napao missing with strikes.
Napao struggling to keep hold of the position.
Avelino holding both Napao 's hands and preventing any damage.
Napao keeps control of the position easily here as Avelino tries to buck him off.
Well, with Napao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Avelino is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

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.
Avelino looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Napao has good solid back control here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gabriel Napao just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Napao shoots in looking for a takedown. Avelino tries to sprawl out of it but Napao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avelino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Napao shoots in for a takedown but Avelino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Napao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avelino swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Napao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Napao's cut.
That's time! Avelino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Napao fails to land the takedown.
Napao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avelino.
Napao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avelino misses with a looping right.
Avelino just misses with a punch to the body.
Napao shoots for a double leg takedown but Avelino sprawls well. He's pushed Napao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avelino throws a right hand that Napao ducks under and follows up with a left that Napao also avoids with ease.
Napao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goaf Avelino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Napao.
A lazy left from Napao finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avelino digs a good body shot into Napao's ribs.
Napao fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napao shoots for a takedown but Avelino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avelino looks to land a right hand but Napao moved out of range.
A punch combination from Avelino misses.
Horrible takedown by Napao or perhaps it was just good defense by Avelino which made him look bad.
Napao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avelino but Avelino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Napao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avelino sprawls well. Avelino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Napao gets slowly back to his feet.

Napao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Napao lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avelino is trying to stand up here but Napao is controlling him well.
Napao controlling the action here.
Avelino is trying to escape back to his feet but Napao uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Avelino wants to get back to his feet but Napao is dominant here and he's now got Avelino's back!
Napao scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Avelino is looking for a way out.
Avelino is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avelino has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Napao throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Avelino wants to get back to his feet.
Avelino prevents Napao from getting a body triangle.
Napao controls the position.
Avelino wants to get back to his feet.

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 bit of a pause in the action here. Napao controlling the positon.
Napao tries to get the hooks in deep but Avelino pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avelino trying to get back to his feet but Napao is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Napao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Napao 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Napao!