PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Libris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Evans Entrance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rex Libris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Everaldo Jorge's chin.

Libris
vs
Jorge

183 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Attliction

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Libris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everaldo Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Libris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jorge looks for a takedown but Libris sprawls well.
Libris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorge.
Nice sprawl there from Libris as Jorge shoots in.
Rex Libris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everaldo Jorge.
Some wild striking there from Libris.
Libris scores with a nice right hand.
Jorge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Libris's waist but Libris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorge off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Libris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Libris.
Libris scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Everaldo Jorge has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge fails with the takedown.
Libris clobbers Jorge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Libris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Libris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Libris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorge.
Jorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Libris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge shoots in but Libris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Libris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Libris throws a good cross that connects.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Libris.
Libris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Libris misses with the combination.
Libris catches Jorge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Libris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Libris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jorge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Libris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jorge with that takedown attempt.
Jorge looks to land a body kick but Libris moved away.

Jorge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jorge lands in his opponent's guard.
Jorge stops Libris from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge pushes down on Libris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jorge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jorge is trying to control the action in half guard but Libris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Libris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everaldo Jorge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jorge has a takedown stuffed.
Jorge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Libris pinned against the cage. Libris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Libris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rex Libris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everaldo Jorge.
Good standup being displayed there by Libris as he connects with a hook.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Everaldo Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Libris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorge.
Libris scores with a one two! Jorge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jorge shoots in and drives through. Libris sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Libris. No joy for Jorge on that attempt.
Good leg kick by Jorge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Libris lands a jab-cross combination.
Jorge doesn't manage to clinch there - Libris circles away.
A nice combination there by Libris.
Libris scores with a nice right hand.
Rex Libris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Libris stuffs the takedown.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
Jorge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Libris finds it's way round the side to connect with Jorge's head.
Rex Libris is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Jorge with that takedown attempt.
Rex Libris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Libris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Libris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorge shoots in but Libris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch but Libris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jorge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Libris pinned against the cage. Libris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jorge shoots for a double leg takedown but Libris sprawls well. He's pushed Jorge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Libris but Libris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Libris throws a series of strikes that have Jorge backpedaling.
Nice combo by Libris! Oh, that's hurt him - Jorge falls to the canvas and Libris follows him into side control.

Jorge is rocked!
Libris wants to stand but Jorge has his arm trapped.
Jorge is still in real trouble! Can Libris finish him?
Jorge tries to buck Libris off but Libris is having none of it.
Jorge seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge wants to control but Libris postures up.
Jorge is looking to reverse the position.
Jorge holds on to Libris's head and controls the position momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Libris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Libris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Everaldo Jorge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Libris throws a right and a left that Jorge avoids nicely.
Libris misses with a wild combination.
Jorge is looking to clinch.
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Libris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Libris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Libris misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libris lands a jab-cross combination.
Jorge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Libris tries to avoid it but Jorge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Libris to the ground. Libris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rex Libris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everaldo Jorge.
Libris with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Libris is fending him off so far but Jorge persists. Nope, Libris circles away and we're back to standing.
Libris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jorge misses with a head kick.
Jorge tries to clinch up but Libris circles away and keeps his distance.
Libris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Libris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with Libris, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes Libris against the cage but Libris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jorge shoots in looking for a takedown. Libris tries to sprawl out of it but Jorge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Libris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Libris's waist but Libris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorge off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Libris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Libris but Libris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jorge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Libris misses with a few strikes there.
Libris misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Libris as Jorge shoots in.
Jorge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jorge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Libris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Libris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Libris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Libris lands a left and a right that sends Jorge crashing to the canvas! Libris dives into mount looking to finish!
Jorge is squirming around, avoiding Libris's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jorge tries to hold on but Libris pushes him away.
Jorge is trying to escape the mount.
Jorge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Jorge wants to control but Libris is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Libris controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Libris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Libris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Libris!