PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whats Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus comes into the arena with Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nutz's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ufalopolaus
vs
Nutz

172 cm
25
180 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

183 cm
27
176 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Dampf-Punk Chemicals
Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Whats Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutz looks for the body kick but Ufalopolaus saw that one coming.
Whats Nutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ufalopolaus clinches.

Ufalopolaus has hold of one of Nutz's legs. Nutz is fighting the takedown attempt but Ufalopolaus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ufalopolaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ufalopolaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Ufalopolaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ufalopolaus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Ufalopolaus tries to pass.
Ufalopolaus is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz pulls Ufalopolaus in to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nutz has his takedown stuffed

and Ufalopolaus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ufalopolaus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nutz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ufalopolaus, into his guard.
Ufalopolaus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nutz is holding on to half guard well.
Ufalopolaus thows a huge punch but Nutz dodges it nicely.
Nutz is positioning himself well to prevent Ufalopolaus advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ufalopolaus wants to take a breather but Nutz is having none of it.
Ufalopolaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nutz's head.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Ufalopolaus is very close to passing his half guard.
Ufalopolaus is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ufalopolaus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Ufalopolaus is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Ufalopolaus is controlling well.
Ufalopolaus is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ufalopolaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nutz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nutz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ufalopolaus is fending him off so far but Nutz persists. Nope, Ufalopolaus circles away and we're back to standing.
Ufalopolaus is looking to clinch.
Ufalopolaus takes a swing at Nutz's ribcage but misses.
Ufalopolaus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nutz's head backwards.

Ufalopolaus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ufalopolaus wants to control for a moment but Nutz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ufalopolaus is looking to stall here but Nutz recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ufalopolaus from controlling successfully.
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ufalopolaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ufalopolaus from controlling successfully.
Ufalopolaus sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes but missing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nutz with a poor takedown

and Ufalopolaus counters with a shoot takedown. Nutz fights it but they end up in guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufalopolaus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ufalopolaus from controlling successfully.
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ahkmed Ufalopolaus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ufalopolaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufalopolaus lands with an uppercut that bounces Nutz off the cage and back into rage.
Ufalopolaus circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ufalopolaus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus pushing down on Nutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nutz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy.
Nutz won't allow Ufalopolaus to pass to mount.
Ufalopolaus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nutz staying out of range there.

Nutz scores a takedown into full mount!
Ufalopolaus is in all sorts of trouble here.

Nutz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ufalopolaus is on top in guard.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Ufalopolaus tries to pass.
Ufalopolaus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Ufalopolaus.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufalopolaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ufalopolaus is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Nutz is adopting a defensive guard.

Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ufalopolaus wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes but missing.
Ufalopolaus passes Nutz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ufalopolaus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nutz wants to control but Ufalopolaus is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Nutz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Ufalopolaus is very close to passing his half guard.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Nutz is defending well.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ufalopolaus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ahkmed Ufalopolaus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nutz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ufalopolaus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nutz postures up and lands a big shot to Ufalopolaus's brow.
Nutz trying to control but Ufalopolaus is working from the bottom.
Nutz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nutz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ufalopolaus is proving hard to escape from.
Ufalopolaus wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ufalopolaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutz is looking to escape.
Ufalopolaus with good strikes from the mount here!

Ufalopolaus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nutz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ufalopolaus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus controlling from the full mount.
Nutz wants to hold on but Ufalopolaus pushes him away.
Nutz is squirming around, avoiding Ufalopolaus's attempts to control the action.
Nutz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus controlling the position easily from mount.
Nutz wants to control but Ufalopolaus is having none of it.
Ufalopolaus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nutz is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Ufalopolaus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ufalopolaus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ufalopolaus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nutz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ufalopolaus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nutz hang on?
Ufalopolaus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ufalopolaus misses with a head shot.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahkmed Ufalopolaus had his way with Whats Nutz in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ufalopolaus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nutz as he avoids it easily.
Nutz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Nutz gets caught flat footed, as Ufalopolaus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ufalopolaus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ufalopolaus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ufalopolaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ufalopolaus has gone for a leg lock! Nutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ufalopolaus's guard.
Nutz wants to stand but Ufalopolaus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Ufalopolaus is keeping the position.
Nutz preventing the sweep.

Nutz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ufalopolaus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nutz, into his guard.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes but missing.

That's two 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.
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus postures up in Nutz's guard and throws a big left but Nutz blocks it.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ufalopolaus lands a jab-cross combination.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ufalopolaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nutz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nutz lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus misses with an uppercut.
Nutz with a poor takedown

and Ufalopolaus counters with a shoot takedown. Nutz fights it but they end up in guard.
Nutz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nutz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whats Nutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ufalopolaus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus retains his welterweight title!