PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surfer has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Eduardo Dantas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dantas
vs
Surfer

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Dantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Surfer looks gassed!
Surfer stuffs the takedown.
Surfer throws a series of punches but Dantas avoids them all with ease.
Dantas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Surfer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Surfer.
Dantas has a takedown stuffed.
Surfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Surfer as he jumps to the side.
Surfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dantas.
Surfer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but Surfer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dantas moves out of range of the strikes.
Dantas shoots in and drives through. Surfer sprawls well.
Surfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dantas doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas fails with the takedown.
Surfer lunges at Dantas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dantas's hand.
Surfer lands a slapping body shot.
Dantas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dantas somewhat.
Dantas takes one to the chin there.
Surfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Surfer.
Surfer leaves Dantas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dantas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surfer lands a body shot.
Surfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surfer stuns Dantas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dantas.
Silver Surfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Surfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Surfer cracks Dantas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Surfer.
Surfer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dantas. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Surfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Surfer scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Surfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Surfer stuffs the takedown.
Surfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dantas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Surfer cracks a nice hook into Dantas's ribs.
Surfer lands with a shot to the body.
Surfer tries to bum rush Dantas with a series of wild strikes but Dantas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
Surfer works the jab nicely.
Surfer punishes Dantas's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Dantas with that takedown attempt.
Dantas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dantas shoots in and drives through. Surfer sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dantas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dantas fails to land the takedown.
Dantas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surfer's waist but Surfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dantas off to one side.
Surfer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Surfer duly obliges.
Dantas shoots for a double leg takedown but Surfer sprawls well. He's pushed Dantas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dantas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Surfer defends it nicely.
Surfer cracks Dantas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dantas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surfer's waist but Surfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dantas off to one side.
Surfer cracks Dantas with a good jab.
Surfer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silver Surfer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dantas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dantas shoots in and drives through. Surfer sprawls well.
Dantas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Surfer misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to de liver by Surfer. Beautiful body shot.
Silver Surfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantas shoots in but Surfer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dantas with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surfer lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Surfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dantas.
Surfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Surfer scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Surfer.
Surfer misses with a looping left.
Surfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dantas shoots for a takedown but Surfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dantas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Surfer sprawls well. Surfer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Surfer stuns Dantas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dantas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Surfer circles away.
Surfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dantas has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Surfer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dantas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dantas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dantas somewhat.
Surfer lands a nice shot that snaps Dantas's head back.
Eduardo Dantas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dantas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Surfer is fending him off so far but Dantas persists. Nope, Surfer circles away and we're back to standing.
Dantas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Surfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Surfer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Surfer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dantas is one step ahead there.

Dantas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Surfer dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas wants to sweep but no luck.
Surfer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surfer forces his way into half guard.

Surfer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Surfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
Surfer swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Surfer defends it nicely.
Dantas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Dantas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dantas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dantas controlling his opponent.
Dantas won't let Surfer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silver Surfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Dantas fails to land the takedown.
Surfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dantas.
Surfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Surfer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dantas shoots in looking for a takedown. Surfer tries to sprawl out of it but Dantas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Surfer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dantas walks into a stiff left hand from Surfer.
A left and a right from Surfer both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Surfer is fending him off so far but Dantas persists. Nope, Surfer circles away and we're back to standing.
Surfer throws a head kick but Dantas moves out of range.
Dantas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Surfer scores with a decent looking hook.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Surfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dantas at a distance.
Surfer throws a right hand that Dantas ducks under and follows up with a left that Dantas also avoids with ease.
Dantas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Surfer defends it nicely.
Surfer jabs at Dantas's body.
Surfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dantas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dantas has a takedown stuffed.
Dantas takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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.
Surfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Surfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantas manages to avoid it.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Surfer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dantas misses with a takedown attempt - Surfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Surfer stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Surfer.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but Surfer shows good takedown defense.
Dantas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dantas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dantas somewhat.
Surfer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dantas rather than just go for the knockout.
Surfer throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas shoots in but Surfer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Surfer jabs at Dantas's body.
Surfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surfer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dantas. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Surfer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dantas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Surfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dantas.
Horrible takedown by Dantas or perhaps it was just good defense by Surfer which made him look bad.
Dantas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Surfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but Surfer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Surfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Surfer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dantas. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Surfer lands a right hook to the body.
Dantas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Surfer tries to avoid it but Dantas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Surfer to the ground. Surfer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Surfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dantas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
Surfer lands a head shot.
Eduardo Dantas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dantas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silver Surfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Surfer 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Silver Surfer!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Silver Surfer!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Silver Surfer!

Silver Surfer wins by unanimous decision!