PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Between Angels and Insects. Paul Simon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha
vs
Simon

200 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Simon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brilhamuitonocurintcha needs to keep his hands up - Simon had a free shot at his head there.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simon sneaks back into half guard.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Simon's thigh. Simon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simon trying to control the position here.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Brilhamuitonocurintcha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simon is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing strikes here but Simon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha with a couple of short strikes.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brilhamuitonocurintcha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Simon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Simon because Brilhamuitonocurintcha loaded up on that one.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha with good strikes from the mount here!
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Simon because Brilhamuitonocurintcha loaded up on that one.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha is breathing heavily.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with a head shot.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha looking to ground and pound but Simon is blocking nicely.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha unloads with some shots from mount but Simon bucks and avoids them well.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha avoids the attempt from Simon to control.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha with good strikes from the mount here!
Brilhamuitonocurintcha unloads with some shots from mount but Simon bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha landing strikes from the mount.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with a head 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.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha working Simon over with strikes here.
Simon's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Simon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brilhamuitonocurintcha.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simon hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha landing strikes from the mount.
Simon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brilhamuitonocurintcha is looking to clinch.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Simon has closed the distance and engaged Brilhamuitonocurintcha in a clinch.

Simon breaks the clinch.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with a takedown
and Simon counters with a series of strikes. Brilhamuitonocurintcha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon avoids the head kick by Brilhamuitonocurintcha.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with a takedown attempt - Simon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha fails to land the takedown.
Simon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brilhamuitonocurintcha will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown. Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to sprawl out of it but Simon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brilhamuitonocurintcha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon stuffs the takedown attempt from Brilhamuitonocurintcha. Brilhamuitonocurintcha gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Brilhamuitonocurintcha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses

and Simon counters by clinching up.
Simon wants to get back to striking at distance but Brilhamuitonocurintcha won't allow it.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha seems to have got his legs back now.
Simon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brilhamuitonocurintcha.
Simon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brilhamuitonocurintcha has him pressed against the cage.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha gets underhooks to prevent Simon's takedown attempt.
Simon tries to pull guard but Brilhamuitonocurintcha holds him up against the cage and eventually Simon drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brilhamuitonocurintcha.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha wants a takedown.
Simon gets underhooks to prevent Brilhamuitonocurintcha's takedown attempt.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha wants a takedown.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simon prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha is trying to break the clinch but Simon has him pressed against the cage.
Simon gets underhooks to prevent Brilhamuitonocurintcha's takedown attempt.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throws an elbow that misses.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha can't get the takedown.
Simon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Simon manages to break the clinch.
Simon fails with the takedown.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Brilhamuitonocurintcha shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon punishes Brilhamuitonocurintcha's body with a nice straight punch.
Simon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with a takedown
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simon swivels and escapes.
Simon cracks the inside of Brilhamuitonocurintcha's front leg.
Simon drops Brilhamuitonocurintcha with a right and a left! Simon comes rushing in but Brilhamuitonocurintcha regains his composure and manages to keep Simon in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simon stops Brilhamuitonocurintcha from standing up.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha is working hard here to advance position.
Simon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simon wanted to stand there but Brilhamuitonocurintcha had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simon!
Brilhamuitonocurintcha punching from mount but Simon doing a good job of avoiding damage.

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.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Simon because Brilhamuitonocurintcha loaded up on that one.
Simon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brilhamuitonocurintcha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simon preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha is looking to stand back up but Simon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brilhamuitonocurintcha.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Simon 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!

Brilhamuitonocurintcha wants to clinch up but Simon keeps it at a distance.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
No luck for Simon with that takedown attempt.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha scores a takedown into full mount!
Simon wants to control but Brilhamuitonocurintcha is having none of it.
Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha punching from mount but Simon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha unloads with some shots from mount but Simon bucks and avoids them well.
Simon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha landing strikes from the mount.
Simon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon is in a horrible position here. Brilhamuitonocurintcha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brilhamuitonocurintcha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
A nice elbow there by Brilhamuitonocurintcha.
Simon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha landing strikes from the mount.
Simon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brilhamuitonocurintcha.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha looking to ground and pound but Simon is blocking nicely.
Simon holds on, trying desperately to control.
Simon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Simon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha working the ground and pound effectively.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha is landing with some decent strikes but Simon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with a head shot.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Simon because Brilhamuitonocurintcha loaded up on that one.
Simon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brilhamuitonocurintcha.
Simon manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Paul Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Simon duly obliges.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha blocks a head kick by Simon.
Paul Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha misses with a takedown attempt - Simon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha slips a jab and a cross from Simon.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throws a head kick that misses.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Simon. No joy for Brilhamuitonocurintcha on that attempt.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Brilhamuitonocurintcha as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha shoots in for a double leg but Simon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brilhamuitonocurintcha.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha stands up from Simon's guard - Brilhamuitonocurintcha perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brilhamuitonocurintcha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha!