PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Brazilian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound Of Thruth - As I Lay Dying. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Guerra
vs
Brazilian Experiment I

190 cm
23
203 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Brazilian Experiment I!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Guerra gets control of Brazilian Experiment I's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guerra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Guerra kicks Brazilian Experiment I off and gets to his feet.
Guerra moves forwards but Brazilian Experiment I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guerra blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Brazilian Experiment I as Guerra shoots in.
Guerra takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Guerra clinches with his opponent.

Guerra decides to pull guard.
Brazilian Experiment I trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guerra's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guerra pushes Brazilian Experiment I off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab from Brazilian Experiment I.
A big left from Brazilian Experiment I misses.
Brazilian Experiment I keeps the fight on the outside.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a low kick as Guerra jumps back.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brazilian Experiment I uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Guerra scores with a takedown into Brazilian Experiment I's guard.
Guerra is standing up over Brazilian Experiment I. Brazilian Experiment I looks to escape but Guerra dives into side control.
Brazilian Experiment I parries the strikes from Guerra easily there. Guerra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brazilian Experiment I to escape.
Brazilian Experiment I defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Guerra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brazilian Experiment I has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guerra working the ground and pound from side control.
Brazilian Experiment I parries the strikes from Guerra easily there. Guerra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brazilian Experiment I to escape.

Guerra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brazilian Experiment I, who protects the arm well.
Guerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Brazilian Experiment I wants to get back to his feet but Guerra drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra in side control, throwing shots but Brazilian Experiment I defends.
Brazilian Experiment I managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guerra.
Guerra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Guerra in side control, throwing shots but Brazilian Experiment I defends.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brazilian Experiment I buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Guerra has Brazilian Experiment I up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerra blocking some punches.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brazilian Experiment I stalling in the clinch but Guerra improves position.
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerra has Brazilian Experiment I pressed against the cage, preventing Brazilian Experiment I from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brazilian Experiment I throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brazilian Experiment I wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Guerra gets control of Brazilian Experiment I's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guerra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guerra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brazilian Experiment I is controlling him.
Brazilian Experiment I wanted to stand there but Guerra had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra wants to stand but Brazilian Experiment I is controlling the position.
Brazilian Experiment I trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guerra's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guerra dodges the punch combination from Brazilian Experiment I.
Guerra tries to move into range but Brazilian Experiment I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brazilian Experiment I with a hook.
Brazilian Experiment I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guerra.

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.
Guerra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brazilian Experiment I cracks Guerra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guerra is looking to clinch.
Guerra tries to clinch but Brazilian Experiment I is having none of it.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a leg kick.
Brazilian Experiment I lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brazilian Experiment I motions for Guerra to come forward. Brazilian Experiment I throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a nice right hand.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a head kick.
Guerra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brazilian Experiment I tests Guerra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Brazilian Experiment I misses its intended target.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Brazilian Experiment I will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Brazilian Experiment I will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerra looks for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I sprawls well.
Guerra fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Brazilian Experiment I as he connects with a hook.
Diego Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a low kick but Guerra avoids it.
Guerra wants to clinch up but Brazilian Experiment I keeps it at a distance.
Guerra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brazilian Experiment I sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guerra somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Guerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a jab. Guerra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guerra takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Diego Guerra has been cut.

Guerra has closed the distance and engaged Brazilian Experiment I in a clinch.
Brazilian Experiment I wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guerra has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brazilian Experiment I looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerra is trying to stall.
Guerra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guerra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brazilian Experiment I tries to break free but Guerra pushes him back against the cage.
Brazilian Experiment I tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brazilian Experiment I can't find room to land a body shot as Guerra controls the action.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a punch but it's blocked by Guerra.
Brazilian Experiment I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brazilian Experiment I looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head punch that misses.
Brazilian Experiment I looking to throw knees to the head but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with some punches.
Brazilian Experiment I gets underhooks to prevent Guerra's takedown attempt.

Brazilian Experiment I breaks the clinch.
Brazilian Experiment I with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brazilian Experiment I tries a head kick but it misses.
Brazilian Experiment I tries to work over Guerra's front leg with a kick but Guerra checks it.
Guerra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Experiment I moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A good leg kick by Brazilian Experiment I.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brazilian Experiment I.
Guerra shoots in but Brazilian Experiment I avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guerra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brazilian Experiment I.
Brazilian Experiment I circles away from the clinch attempt.

Guerra moves into the clinch.
Brazilian Experiment I's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guerra keeps control of Brazilian Experiment I as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Experiment I taking a breather.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Brazilian Experiment I blocks with his arms.
Brazilian Experiment I effectively controlling the action here.
Guerra prevents Brazilian Experiment I from breaking the clinch.
Guerra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brazilian Experiment I looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brazilian Experiment I with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Guerra jumps guard.
Brazilian Experiment I is looking to stand up but Guerra won't let him.
Guerra throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brazilian Experiment I really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guerra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guerra has a closed guard, preventing Brazilian Experiment I from standing up.

Brazilian Experiment I stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Guerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Brazilian Experiment I lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Brazilian Experiment I finds it's target.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a spinning back kick!
Brazilian Experiment I getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Brazilian Experiment I seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brazilian Experiment I is looking to slow Guerra down with leg kicks.
Guerra tries for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Brazilian Experiment I does it's job there.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head kick but Guerra moves out of range.
Guerra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brazilian Experiment I lands with a nice combination. Guerra backs away looking to recover.
Brazilian Experiment I will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerra fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Brazilian Experiment I.
Brazilian Experiment I stuffs the takedown attempt from Guerra. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet.
Guerra moves forwards but Brazilian Experiment I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Brazilian Experiment I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Guerra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brazilian Experiment I lands a jab to Guerra's midsection.
Guerra dodges the punch combination from Brazilian Experiment I.
Brazilian Experiment I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guerra.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a three punch combo!
Brazilian Experiment I connects with a high kick.

Guerra has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Brazilian Experiment I - that landed with a thud.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guerra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brazilian Experiment I up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Guerra.
Guerra pushes off an throws an elbow but Brazilian Experiment I leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with some punches.
Brazilian Experiment I is looking to control Guerra's arms but Guerra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brazilian Experiment I has his back to the cage.
Brazilian Experiment I wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brazilian Experiment I swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brazilian Experiment I gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guerra.
Brazilian Experiment I has had enough of the clinch but Guerra keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brazilian Experiment I tries a body shot but Guerra blocks it.
Guerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brazilian Experiment I avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brazilian Experiment I tries to circle away but Guerra has him pinned against the cage.
Brazilian Experiment I has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Guerra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brazilian Experiment I's efforts to push away.
Brazilian Experiment I swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with an elbow strike.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head punch that misses.
Brazilian Experiment I has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Brazilian Experiment I working aggressively here.
Brazilian Experiment I doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brazilian Experiment I has had enough of the clinch but Guerra keeps him there for the moment.
Guerra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brazilian Experiment I wants to break the clinch but can't.

Guerra breaks from the clinch.
Brazilian Experiment I jabs Guerra right on the nose. Guerra blinks but takes it well.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brazilian Experiment I explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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.
Brazilian Experiment I lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guerra wants to clinch.
Brazilian Experiment I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guerra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brazilian Experiment I connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guerra checks a leg kick.
Guerra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brazilian Experiment I looks to land a right hand but Guerra moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guerra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Guerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guerra's head.
Brazilian Experiment I feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guerra's calf.
Brazilian Experiment I fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a jab. Guerra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Experiment I with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brazilian Experiment I.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brazilian Experiment I. That's going to slow Guerra down.
Guerra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brazilian Experiment I plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Brazilian Experiment I.
Brazilian Experiment I's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brazilian Experiment I duly obliges.
Brazilian Experiment I thumps Guerra with a low kick.
Guerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I avoids it really well and circles away.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head kick but Guerra moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Brazilian Experiment I scores with a four punch combination!
Guerra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brazilian Experiment I slips a jab and a cross from Guerra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brazilian Experiment I defends it nicely.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with an uppercut. Guerra saw that one coming.
Brazilian Experiment I plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brazilian Experiment I throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brazilian Experiment I lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guerra gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brazilian Experiment I counters with an inside leg kick.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brazilian Experiment I stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brazilian Experiment I wants it to stay on the feet.
The Brazilian Experiment I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Brazilian Experiment I.
Brazilian Experiment I scoring well with a low kick there.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a sloppy right hand. Guerra should have avoided that one.
Guerra misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Brazilian Experiment I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brazilian Experiment I 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Brazilian Experiment I!