PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleber Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wells
vs
Faria

216 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevie Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cleber Faria!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faria but Faria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faria moves in looking to clinch but Wells pushes him off.
Wells tries to clinch but Faria moves out of range.
Wells slaps away a takedown attempt from Faria, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wells really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faria wants to slow Wells down by chopping away at his legs.
Faria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wells manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faria tries to clinch up.
Faria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Wells has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wells walks away with a smile on his face. Faria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevie Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleber Faria.
Wells staying out of range there.

Wells closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Faria's guard.
Wells with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faria is trying to hold Wells in close to prevent damage but Wells has managed to pass into half guard.
Wells takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Faria moves into full guard.
Wells chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells throws a strike but Faria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Wells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wells wants to sweep here but Faria controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria stops Wells from standing up.
Faria pushes down on Wells's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wells looks like he's trying to stand up.
Faria passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wells!
Faria trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wells wants to get back to his feet.
Faria is pressing down on Wells's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wells is holding on for now.
Wells is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wells striking off his back but it's not causing Faria any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wells moves into the clinch successfully.

Faria breaks from the clinch.

Wells has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faria tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faria is trying to pull guard but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Stevie Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleber Faria.
Faria is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wells slowing the pace effectively.
Faria is trying to pull guard but Wells turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wells content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells keeps control of Faria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faria stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Faria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wells avoiding damage.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wells just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faria can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells has Faria pressed against the cage, preventing Faria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faria looking to stall.
Faria jumps guard but Wells turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Faria pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faria is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria is trying to pull guard but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Faria has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wells stalling in the clinch.
Faria is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faria dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Faria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faria scores with a jab to the body.
Faria tries for a takedown but Wells circles away easily

and Wells holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wells will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faria up against the cage.
Faria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wells tries to throw a body punch but Faria avoids it by throwing Wells back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cleber Faria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wells fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt

and Wells counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Faria's guard now.
Wells lands a couple of digs.
Wells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wells accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wells throws a big elbow that misses.
Wells scoring with some ground and pound.
Wells will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Faria is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wells is aware though and is defending well.
Stevie Wells overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wells lands a couple of digs.
Wells 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.
Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells scoring with some ground and pound.
Wells lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wells's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Faria is trying to control the position but Wells postures up.
Faria looking to control but Wells passes into half guard.
Faria is looking to control Wells's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faria avoid being mounted?
Wells winds up and cracks Faria with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Faria on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wells seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wells slips a nice elbow through Faria's hands, connecting with Faria's forehead.

Wells is looking for a kimura but Faria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wells to get the leverage.
Faria taking some punishment here, with Wells in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria tries to roll over but Wells keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Wells there.
Wells lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wells is nestled in close to Faria, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Faria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Faria wants to get back to full guard.
Wells scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wells connects with a nice short shot to Faria's temple.
Wells scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wells is nestled in close to Faria, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wells working over Faria with some ground and pound. Faria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wells is nestled in close to Faria, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Faria is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wells scores with a couple of nice shots.

Wells decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wells gets a double leg takedown into Faria's guard.
Wells is working Faria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wells postures up in Faria's guard and throws a big left but Faria blocks it.
Wells loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wells is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wells scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wells landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wells with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wells is working Faria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Wells showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wells 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Wells!