PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nihlus The Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Random
vs
Subestime O Palmeiras

180 cm
24
140 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

162 cm
20
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nihlus The Random!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Random throws a quick head kick that skims the top of O Palmeiras's head.

It looks like Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has been cut.
O Palmeiras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Random pinned against the cage. The Random gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Random misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Random throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
O Palmeiras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Random.
The Random turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Random will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Random plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Random slaps away a takedown attempt from O Palmeiras, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Palmeiras shoots for a takedown but The Random saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nihlus The Random has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Random as he jumps to the side.
O Palmeiras blocks a head kick by The Random.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Palmeiras.
The Random throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Random's corner calls for a 1-2. The Random obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Random lands a nice looking body kick.
O Palmeiras tries for a takedown but The Random sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Random lands with a kick to the temple. O Palmeiras shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Palmeiras closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Random circles away.
O Palmeiras looks gassed!
The Random lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Palmeiras will feel that in the morning.
The Random keeps O Palmeiras at a distance using the push kick.
O Palmeiras shoots in and drives through. The Random sprawls well.
O Palmeiras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Random pushes O Palmeiras away with a front kick.
The Random lands a nice hook to O Palmeiras's body. O Palmeiras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Palmeiras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Palmeiras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Random dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Palmeiras shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Random fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Palmeiras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Random lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Random really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Random cracks O Palmeiras with an open hand slap.
O Palmeiras is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Random is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for O Palmeiras.
The Random throws a quick head kick that skims the top of O Palmeiras's head.

O Palmeiras is rocked!
The Random throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
O Palmeiras is still on wobbly legs! Can The Random finish him?
The Random sizes up O Palmeiras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up but The Random circles away and keeps his distance.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Random but The Random pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Palmeiras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Random keeps O Palmeiras at a distance using the push kick.
The Random with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Random lands a head kick that stumbles O Palmeiras and the fighters go to the mat.
The Random will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Random throwing strikes but missing.
O Palmeiras trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Random pushing down on O Palmeiras's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

The Random is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Palmeiras has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Random controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras seems to have recovered his senses.
O Palmeiras is staying active underneath The Random, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Palmeiras makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Random trying to control but O Palmeiras is working from the bottom.
The Random is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Palmeiras is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

O Palmeiras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

O Palmeiras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Random trying to control but O Palmeiras is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Nihlus The Random wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The Random throws a head kick that half lands.
The Random throws a head kick that half lands.

The Random shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Random works his way into full mount!

The Random working for a submission but O Palmeiras is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Random trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nihlus The Random dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
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.

O Palmeiras shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Random's guard.
O Palmeiras lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Palmeiras accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Palmeiras stopping the sweep attempt from The Random.
O Palmeiras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Random works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Palmeiras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Random is keeping the position for now.
O Palmeiras landing some decent shots from guard.
The Random avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

O Palmeiras got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Random has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Palmeiras has managed to get both his arms back between The Random's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras throws a big elbow that misses.
The Random bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Palmeiras's guard.
The Random looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Palmeiras is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Random is looking for a sweep. O Palmeiras is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Palmeiras working over The Random with some ground and pound. The Random looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
O Palmeiras scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O Palmeiras trying to control from The Random's half guard. The Random has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
O Palmeiras wants to stand and escape but instead The Random has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The Random preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Random throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Palmeiras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Palmeiras lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Random!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Random tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Palmeiras with a couple of short strikes.
O Palmeiras with shots to the head and body - The Random looks very uncomfortable down there.
O Palmeiras putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The Random manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Random is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Palmeiras's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Palmeiras's back!
O Palmeiras is trying to get back to his feet but The Random has full control of the position and if anything, O Palmeiras has just worked his way into a worse spot.
O Palmeiras tries to escape but The Random has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Palmeiras is breathing heavily.

O Palmeiras defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

The Random is persistently looking for the submission but O Palmeiras is defending it well.

The Random is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. O Palmeiras defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
O Palmeiras tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The Random lands a nice shot to the head.
The Random working O Palmeiras over with strikes here.
O Palmeiras is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Random jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but O Palmeiras manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The Random stands up and beckons O Palmeiras to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from The Random as O Palmeiras shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Palmeiras shoots in but The Random avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Random stuffs the takedown attempt from O Palmeiras. O Palmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Nihlus The Random has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.
The Random scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Random stalks O Palmeiras and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Palmeiras's face. O Palmeiras staggers backwards, shaken.
The Random throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Palmeiras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Random is fending him off so far but O Palmeiras persists. Nope, The Random circles away and we're back to standing.
The Random lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nihlus The Random will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The Random scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from The Random. No joy for O Palmeiras on that attempt.
The Random connects with a high kick.
The Random lands a nice hook to O Palmeiras's body. O Palmeiras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Random defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Random as he jumps to the side.
Nihlus The Random has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.
The Random throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Random stuffs the takedown attempt from O Palmeiras. O Palmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.
O Palmeiras moves forwards but The Random connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Palmeiras fails with the takedown
and The Random connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Random lands with a slapping head kick.
Nihlus The Random is winning the standup battle so far.
The Random dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Random is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Random dives in and grabs O Palmeiras's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Palmeiras pushes down on The Random's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Random gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Random gets to mount! O Palmeiras was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
O Palmeiras tries to reverse the position but The Random maintains control.
The Random is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Palmeiras can do to turn this around?
The Random controlling the pace for now.

The Random working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
O Palmeiras tries to reverse the position but The Random maintains control.
O Palmeiras is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Random looking to secure an arm triangle but O Palmeiras defends it well.
The Random raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The Random looking to secure an arm triangle but O Palmeiras defends it well.
O Palmeiras takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Random punishing his opponent with strikes.

The Random has control of O Palmeiras's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Palmeiras regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Palmeiras working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Random lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Palmeiras is in all sorts of trouble here.

The Random is working for a guillotine from mount but O Palmeiras frees his head quite easily.
O Palmeiras is in all sorts of trouble here.

The Random is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. O Palmeiras can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

The Random wants to finish this one by submission but O Palmeiras is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Random.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Palmeiras is trying to escape the mount.
Nihlus The Random is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Random is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Palmeiras has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Palmeiras gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Palmeiras trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

O Palmeiras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Random is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nihlus The Random showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Random 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nihlus The Random!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nihlus The Random thanked Raw Edge Gear (R.E.G) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).