PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louie Mulaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulaney comes into the arena with Benny Hill Theme song blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mulaney
vs
Thiago

187 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 New York, Louie Mulaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulaney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thiago throws a good cross that connects.

Mulaney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thiago's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thiago moves into full guard.
Thiago is pulling down on Mulaney's head to control his posture.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thiago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mulaney can't escape the position.

Thiago is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulaney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Thiago clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mulaney is trying to break the clinch but Thiago is controlling him.

Thiago has clasped his hands together around Mulaney's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Thiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mulaney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thiago is looking to take a break and control but Mulaney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulaney dodges the ground and pound from Thiago.
Thiago slows the pace down.
Thiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulaney keeps working.

Thiago decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mulaney to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mulaney dives in and scores a takedown into Thiago's guard.
Thiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulaney is one step ahead there.
Mulaney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thiago on the ground.

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

Mulaney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulaney has managed to get both his arms back between Thiago's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thiago looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Mulaney from controlling successfully.
Thiago is trying to control the position but Mulaney postures up.
Mulaney wants to pass the guard but Thiago is keeping the position.
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!
Thiago has control of Mulaney's left arm, preventing Mulaney from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulaney wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Thiago has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mulaney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thiago swivels and escapes.
Mulaney wants to clinch up but Thiago keeps it at a distance.
Thiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mulaney's waist but Mulaney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thiago off to one side.
Mulaney throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
Thiago doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mulaney counters by clinching up.
Mulaney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.

Mulaney drags the fight down to the ground.
Fernando Thiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thiago controlling from the top position.
Mulaney is looking to sweep but instead, Thiago has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mulaney's head.
Mulaney wants to control but Thiago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mulaney is looking to improve his position.

Thiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mulaney sees it coming and defends easily.
Thiago takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mulaney is trying desperately to improve position.

Thiago is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mulaney stuffs the takedown attempt from Thiago. Thiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Louie Mulaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Thiago.

Mulaney closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Thiago wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulaney scoring with punches and elbows.
Thiago sneaks back into half guard.
Mulaney tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Thiago is trying to control but can't.

Mulaney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mulaney throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thiago to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago is trying to control the position but Mulaney postures up.
Thiago pulls Mulaney in close to prevent any damage.

Thiago kicks Mulaney off and gets to his feet.

Thiago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mulaney to the ground. Thiago is now in Mulaney's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulaney looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulaney, not yet.

Mulaney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fernando Thiago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mulaney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mulaney shoots in for a takedown but Thiago shows good takedown defense.
Thiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Mulaney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thiago tries to clinch but Mulaney moves out of range.
Thiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Thiago has Mulaney up against the cage in a clinch.
Mulaney prevents the takedown attempt.
Mulaney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thiago pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louie Mulaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thiago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thiago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thiago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mulaney is squirming around, avoiding Thiago's attempts to control the action.
Thiago controlling the pace for now.
Thiago avoids the attempt from Mulaney to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulaney is trying desperately to improve position.
Thiago landing punches.
Mulaney is bucking up trying to escape but Thiago cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thiago is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mulaney can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a heavy elbow.
Thiago content just to control the position here.
Thiago scoring with strikes but Mulaney is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling his opponent.
Mulaney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thiago controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thiago 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Thiago!