PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barlko Fatko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatko comes to the cage accompanied by T.Rex-20th century boy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fatko
vs
Nunes

170 cm
23
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Gilop's Fashion House

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barlko Fatko!
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, Rogerio Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nunes moves out of range of the body kick from Fatko.
Fatko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fatko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fatko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fatko wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fatko wants to clinch
and Nunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fatko looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fatko tries to clinch but Nunes moves away
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fatko tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Fatko should have avoided that one.

Nunes clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunes has Fatko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fatko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nunes managing to block the knees to the body from Fatko.
Nunes keeps control of Fatko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fatko prevents the takedown attempt.
Barlko Fatko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Nunes.
Fatko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Nunes tries to score a body lock takedown but Fatko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nunes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fatko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nunes has Fatko pressed against the cage, preventing Fatko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nunes keeps control of Fatko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nunes is working for takedown but Fatko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nunes tries to score a body lock takedown but Fatko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nunes looks gassed!
Fatko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Fatko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nunes is keeping busy.
Nunes tries to score a body lock takedown but Fatko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fatko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nunes has Fatko pressed against the cage, preventing Fatko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fatko trying to land knees to the body.

Fatko breaks from the clinch.
Nunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fatko darts in trying to clinch
and Fatko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fatko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Fatko.
Fatko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Fatko tries to clinch
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nunes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fatko. Fatko obviously looking to wear him down.
Fatko looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a nice body shot.
Fatko wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nunes connects with a single shot there.
Nunes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fatko lands with a slapping head kick.

Nunes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunes wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fatko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nunes has Fatko pressed against the cage, preventing Fatko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fatko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nunes is defending well for now.
Fatko working hard to break the clinch.
Nunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fatko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fatko is trying to break free.
Nunes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fatko prevents it.
Fatko is trying to break free.
Fatko tries to break the clinch but Nunes is controlling the position.
Nunes wants a takedown but no success here.
Fatko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fatko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nunes as Fatko tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Nunes has Fatko pressed against the cage, preventing Fatko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Nunes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fatko darts in trying to clinch

and Nunes counters by clinching up.
Nunes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fatko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nunes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fatko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fatko throws a leg kick which misses Nunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Nunes tries to avoid it.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fatko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fatko closes the distance and clinches.
Fatko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Barlko Fatko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Nunes.
Nunes wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunes keeps control of Fatko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nunes is trying to drag Fatko to the mat but Fatko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fatko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fatko tries to circle away but Nunes has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fatko wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunes won't allow it.
Nunes prevents Fatko from breaking the clinch.
Nunes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fatko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fatko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nunes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nunes is trying to drag Fatko to the mat but Fatko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fatko tries to stall but Nunes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fatko is trying to break free.
Nunes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fatko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fatko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fatko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fatko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fatko is trying to break the clinch but Nunes has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fatko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nunes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nunes looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fatko's efforts to push away.

Fatko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fatko.
Fatko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nunes.
Fatko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a left to the body.
Barlko Fatko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatko closes the distance but Nunes moves to the side

and Nunes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fatko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fatko working hard to break the clinch.
Fatko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Nunes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nunes manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Fatko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatko pushes Nunes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nunes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fatko's legs.

Nunes stands up and beckons Fatko to his feet.
Rogerio Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fatko shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well.
Nunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fatko's head backwards.
Fatko misses with a combination
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nunes lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rogerio Nunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fatko darts in trying to clinch
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Nunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fatko tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fatko lands a head kick. Nunes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fatko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Fatko darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fatko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Nunes.
An inside leg kick from Fatko misses.
Fatko darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Nunes connects with a nice looking jab.

Nunes rushes Fatko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nunes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fatko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nunes has Fatko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fatko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fatko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barlko Fatko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Nunes.
Nunes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fatko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fatko throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fatko darts in trying to clinch
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunes throws a good cross that connects.
Fatko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fatko wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Fatko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nunes connects with a single shot there.
Nunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fatko takes one to the chin there.
Fatko wants to clinch
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Nunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barlko Fatko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fatko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes checks a low kick from Fatko.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Fatko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fatko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fatko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fatko shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunes sprawls well. He's pushed Fatko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nunes cracks Fatko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fatko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nunes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fatko avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatko wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barlko Fatko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogerio Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fatko misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nunes 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Nunes!