PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjel Dacir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abreu
vs
Dacir

170 cm
29
174 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

180 cm
29
180 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjel Dacir!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacir throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dacir blocks a low kick nicely.
Dacir lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abreu takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Dacir is predictable there

and Abreu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dacir's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abreu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abreu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dacir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abreu 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacir controlling the position.
Dacir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dacir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dacir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abreu is looking to escape.
Abreu tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Dacir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Abreu working to try and regain half guard.
Abreu tries to hold on but Dacir postures up.
Dacir wants to control the pace but Abreu is squirming around nicely.
Dacir looking to finish with strikes here!
Dacir unloads with some shots from mount but Abreu bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Abreu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Abreu wants to control the action here but instead Dacir manages to pass to full mount!
Abreu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dacir looking to ground and pound but Abreu is blocking nicely.
Abreu wants to control but Dacir is having none of it.
Abreu is looking to improve his position but Dacir isn't that keen on the idea.
Abreu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Abreu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu wants to control from the top but Dacir keeps moving.
Abreu stops Dacir from standing up.
Abreu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abreu looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abreu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dacir wants to get back to his feet but Abreu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abreu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dacir is controlling Abreu's posture.
Dacir wants to stand up but Abreu is controlling him.
Abreu trying to control but Dacir is working from the bottom.
Abreu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dacir is pulling down on Abreu's head. It's preventing any offense from Abreu, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dacir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacir is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arjel Dacir wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good leg kick by Dacir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arjel Dacir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dacir is looking to land body kicks.
Dacir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abreu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dacir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Abreu. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abreu scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Abreu blocks the leg kick.
Dacir misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cooper Abreu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dacir takes one on the button.
Abreu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arjel Dacir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dacir tries to land a front kick but Abreu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abreu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dacir. That one must have hurt.
Dacir moves out of range of the strikes.
Dacir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dacir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abreu. Dacir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dacir lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abreu will feel that in the morning.
Abreu moves out of range as Dacir throws a body kick.
Dacir throws a head kick but Abreu moves out of range.
Dacir looks to score with a jab to the body but Abreu is just out of range.
Dacir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dacir throws a push kick but Abreu slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacir misses with a kick to the body

and Abreu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abreu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dacir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dacir keeping moving, preventing Abreu from controlling successfully.
Dacir wants to sweep here but Abreu controlling him for the moment.
Abreu is working Dacir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abreu throws a strike but Dacir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abreu trying to keep a closed guard but Dacir is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Abreu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dacir passes into side control.
Abreu tries to buck Dacir off but Dacir is having none of it.
Dacir working away.
Abreu tries to bench press Dacir off him but Dacir keeps the position.
Dacir tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Abreu is not content to let Dacir control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacir working away.
Abreu is looking to regain half guard here but Dacir keeps moving and retains side control.
Dacir wants to control but Abreu is keeping him busy.
Cooper Abreu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abreu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacir trying to control the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arjel Dacir wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dacir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dacir throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Abreu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dacir!
Abreu is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacir sneaks back into half guard.
Abreu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abreu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abreu trying to mount his opponent but Dacir defends it.

Dacir kicks off Abreu and gets to his feet.
Dacir thows a body kick. Abreu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arjel Dacir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Abreu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Abreu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dacir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dacir lands a front kick.
Abreu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dacir tries a head kick but it misses.
Abreu moves out of range of the body kick.
Abreu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dacir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abreu's calf.
Dacir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abreu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abreu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dacir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dacir tries to land a front kick but Abreu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abreu shoots and misses
and Dacir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abreu's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dacir scores with a leg kick.
Dacir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abreu defending well as Dacir loads up on a big left hand.
Dacir scores with a nice body kick.
Dacir throws a leg kick that is checked

and Abreu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abreu tries to free his leg and advance position but Dacir is retaining full guard.
Dacir looking for a sweep. Not yet Dacir, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abreu postures up in Dacir's guard and throws a big left but Dacir blocks it.
Abreu postures up.
Abreu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Abreu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dacir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abreu has Dacir in his guard.

Abreu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dacir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dacir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abreu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dacir passes into half guard.
Abreu is trying to get back to full guard.
Dacir content to control rather than advance.
Abreu is refusing to be controlled, as Dacir sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dacir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dacir's back!
Abreu landing with strikes.
Dacir breaks Abreu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Abreu looking for a sweep. Not yet Abreu, not yet.
Abreu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dacir trying to control the position from guard on top but Abreu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abreu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dacir defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dacir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dacir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abreu working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Abreu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arjel Dacir just about did enough to 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.

Abreu fails to land with a series of punches.
Abreu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dacir.
Abreu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dacir's sensitive parts.
Dacir tries to land a front kick but Abreu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abreu.
Abreu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dacir.
Abreu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abreu shoots in but no luck this time.
Abreu tries to bum rush Dacir with a series of wild strikes but Dacir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abreu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dacir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abreu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arjel Dacir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abreu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dacir - the referee stops the clock and Abreu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dacir. Abreu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dacir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abreu rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacir misses with a body shot.
Dacir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dacir throws a sloppy head kick and Abreu moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dacir checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dacir.
Dacir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abreu.
Abreu avoids the body shot from Dacir.
Dacir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dacir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abreu misses with a right hand
and Dacir counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abreu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dacir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Abreu moves out of range of the body kick.
Abreu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dacir.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacir throws a lazy head kick

and Abreu counters with a single leg into guard. Dacir didn't expect that.
Abreu cracks Dacir with a solid left hand.
Abreu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abreu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dacir some visible discomfort.
Abreu trying to control the action but Dacir is working from the bottom.
Abreu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abreu scoring with punches and elbows.
Abreu looks up at the clock and then as Dacir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abreu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abreu is working Dacir over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dacir is looking for a sweep.
Abreu in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacir gets back to half guard.
Dacir tries to get to full guard but Abreu has control of the leg.
Abreu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Abreu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abreu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dacir tries to hold on but Abreu postures up.
Dacir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dacir tries to hold on but Abreu pushes him away.
Abreu lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abreu punishing his opponent with strikes.

Dacir is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Abreu! Dacir is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cooper Abreu!
Cooper Abreu retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Cooper Abreu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.