PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristides Cipriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bancrofti Wuchereria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cipriano comes to the cage accompanied by Chico Science e Nação Zumbi - Manguetown. Wuchereria is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manowar - Blood of the Kings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cipriano
vs
Wuchereria

188 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aristides Cipriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bancrofti Wuchereria!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuchereria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wuchereria stuffs the takedown.
Cipriano fails to land the takedown.
Wuchereria misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Wuchereria. No joy for Cipriano on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristides Cipriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cipriano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wuchereria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Wuchereria drives through and clinches with Cipriano against the cage.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cipriano looks for a takedown but Wuchereria sprawls well.
Cipriano fails to land the takedown.
Cipriano fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wuchereria closes the distance and clinches.
Wuchereria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cipriano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wuchereria just stands there and leans against the cage.

Wuchereria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wuchereria as he jumps to the side.
Cipriano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wuchereria tries to avoid it but Cipriano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wuchereria to the ground. Wuchereria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bancrofti Wuchereria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuchereria looks to score with a jab to the body but Cipriano is just out of range.

Wuchereria rushes Cipriano and presses him up against the cage.
Cipriano tries to pull guard but Wuchereria won't allow it.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cipriano.
Cipriano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cipriano fails to land the takedown.
Wuchereria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuchereria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wuchereria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Wuchereria. No joy for Cipriano on that attempt.
Wuchereria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cipriano manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wuchereria throws a sloppy head kick and Cipriano moves out of range easily.
Wuchereria looks to land a combination but Cipriano avoids it well.
Wuchereria is looking to land body kicks.
Cipriano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cipriano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Cipriano or perhaps it was just good defense by Wuchereria which made him look bad.
Cipriano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cipriano is breathing heavily.
Cipriano shoots for a takedown but Wuchereria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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.
Wuchereria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cipriano.

Wuchereria has Cipriano up against the cage in a clinch.

Wuchereria manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cipriano.
Wuchereria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cipriano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wuchereria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wuchereria but Wuchereria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheers as Wuchereria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cipriano doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wuchereria closes the distance and clinches.
Cipriano fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Wuchereria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Cipriano or perhaps it was just good defense by Wuchereria which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bancrofti Wuchereria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cipriano tries for a takedown but Wuchereria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wuchereria scores with a hook.
Wuchereria misses with a straight left.
Cipriano slips a jab from Wuchereria.
Nice takedown defense from Wuchereria. No joy for Cipriano on that attempt.
Wuchereria misses with a looping right.
Cipriano closes the distance and clinches up with Wuchereria, looking for a takedown. Cipriano pushes Wuchereria against the cage but Wuchereria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristides Cipriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cipriano shoots in for a double leg but Wuchereria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wuchereria loads up on a big right hand but Cipriano slips the punch.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wuchereria as he avoids it easily.
Cipriano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wuchereria jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuchereria displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wuchereria throws a combination. Cipriano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Cipriano is rocked!
Wuchereria misses with a head kick.
Oh Cipriano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bancrofti Wuchereria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wuchereria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wuchereria stuffs the takedown attempt from Cipriano. Cipriano gets slowly back to his feet.
Cipriano seems to have got his legs back now.
Wuchereria slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wuchereria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wuchereria.
Wuchereria stuffs the takedown attempt from Cipriano. Cipriano gets slowly back to his feet.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wuchereria but Wuchereria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bancrofti Wuchereria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wuchereria as he avoids it easily.
Wuchereria looks to land a right hand but Cipriano moved out of range.
Wuchereria looks to land a combination. Cipriano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Wuchereria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cipriano, pushing him back against the cage.

Wuchereria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wuchereria misses with a series of wild punches.
Wuchereria throws a sloppy head kick and Cipriano moves out of range easily.
Wuchereria throws a low kick, looking for Cipriano's leg but Cipriano calmly moves out of range.
Cipriano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wuchereria swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuchereria throws a head kick but Cipriano moves out of range.
Wuchereria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cipriano dodges the punch combination from Wuchereria.
Wuchereria slow jab from Cipriano misses its intended target.
Cipriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wuchereria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cipriano closes the distance and clinches up with Wuchereria, looking for a takedown. Cipriano pushes Wuchereria against the cage but Wuchereria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wuchereria as he jumps to the side.
Wuchereria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cipriano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cipriano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wuchereria.

That's four 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.
Cipriano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Cipriano.
Wuchereria throws a sloppy head kick and Cipriano moves out of range easily.
Cipriano slips a jab and a cross from Wuchereria.

Wuchereria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wuchereria landing knees to the body.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cipriano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wuchereria's waist but Wuchereria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cipriano off to one side.
A head kick misses from Wuchereria.
Wuchereria slow jab from Cipriano misses its intended target.
Cipriano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bancrofti Wuchereria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cipriano shoots for a takedown but Wuchereria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wuchereria misses with a double jab.
Bancrofti Wuchereria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cipriano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cipriano staying out of range there.
Wuchereria misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wuchereria.
Wuchereria misses with a double jab.
Wuchereria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cipriano looks for a takedown but Wuchereria sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristides Cipriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cipriano slips a jab and a cross from Wuchereria.

Wuchereria clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch.
Wuchereria tries to bum rush Cipriano with a series of wild strikes but Cipriano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wuchereria misses with an uppercut.
Cipriano fails to land the takedown.
Cipriano shoots in but Wuchereria avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Wuchereria clinches.

Wuchereria manages to break the clinch.
Wuchereria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cipriano moves away.
Cipriano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cipriano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wuchereria is fending him off so far but Cipriano persists. Nope, Wuchereria circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cipriano shoots in and drives through. Wuchereria sprawls well.
Cipriano fails with a takedown attempt.
Cipriano has a takedown stuffed.
Wuchereria misses with a series of wild punches.
Wuchereria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cipriano.
Cipriano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cipriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuchereria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuchereria throws a low kick but Cipriano avoids it.
Wuchereria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cipriano.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cipriano.
Cipriano shoots in and drives through. Wuchereria sprawls well.
Wuchereria throws a lazy right hand but Cipriano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wuchereria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cipriano shoots in for a double leg but Wuchereria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wuchereria as he jumps to the side.
Cipriano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cipriano. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four 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.
Cipriano fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Cipriano with that takedown attempt.
Aristides Cipriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cipriano misses with a takedown attempt - Wuchereria sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wuchereria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cipriano fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wuchereria darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bancrofti Wuchereria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wuchereria has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bancrofti Wuchereria!