PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Dellelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellelo has chosen O Papai chegou as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hakeem Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guilherme Dellelo's chin.

Ali
vs
Dellelo

168 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
132 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Bad Man Clothing

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hakeem Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Dellelo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Dellelo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dellelo lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Dellelo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dellelo prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
Dellelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wants to stand up but Dellelo is controlling him.
Dellelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dellelo is still trying to improve position.
Dellelo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dellelo pushes down on Ali's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellelo stops Ali from getting back to his feet.
Dellelo is trying to control the action in half guard but Ali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Dellelo is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ali is defending against the submission attempts here by Dellelo.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dellelo is working for a kimura but Ali is defending it quite comfortably.
Dellelo trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali tries to kick Dellelo off but Dellelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dellelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dellelo.
Dellelo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to escape.

Dellelo seems to be looking for submissions.
Dellelo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dellelo wants to take a breather but Ali is having none of it.
Dellelo prevents Ali from standing back up.

Dellelo is working for a kimura but Ali is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Dellelo there.
Ali tries to kick Dellelo off but Dellelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dellelo seems to be working for a kimura but Ali defends the submission attempt.
Dellelo slips a nice elbow through Ali's hands, connecting with Ali's forehead.
Dellelo prevents Ali from standing back up.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Dellelo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Dellelo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dellelo is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.

Dellelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ali defending well though.
Ali is not content to let Dellelo control the position.
Dellelo lands strikes from half guard.

Dellelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dellelo.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dellelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dellelo.
Ali is trying to stand back up but Dellelo is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Dellelo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dellelo shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dellelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ali defends well and Dellelo ends up having to push Ali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ali misses with a body punch.

Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dellelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Dellelo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Dellelo is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dellelo to get the leverage.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Dellelo is controlling him well.

Dellelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dellelo content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali pushes Dellelo off looking to stand but Dellelo dives back in and keeps control.

Dellelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dellelo is breathing heavily.

Ali has one foot on Dellelo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hakeem Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellelo circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Dellelo's shoulder, as Dellelo tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dellelo.
Hakeem Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Dellelo.
Dellelo ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a right hand that Dellelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dellelo also avoids with ease.

Dellelo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Ali can't keep his opponent in guard - Dellelo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dellelo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dellelo is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dellelo to get the leverage.
Ali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dellelo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ali is defending against the submission attempts here by Dellelo.
Ali is looking to escape.
Ali trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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. Dellelo connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Nice strikes from Dellelo there.

Dellelo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ali is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ali pushes Dellelo off and gets back to his feet.
Hakeem Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dellelo rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Dellelo wants a takedown but no success here.
Dellelo is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ali manages to break the clinch.
Dellelo dodges the punch combination from Ali.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dellelo.
Ali throws a right and a left that Dellelo avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dellelo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dellelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Ali tries to bum rush Dellelo with a series of wild strikes but Dellelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Dellelo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ali makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dellelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Dellelo pushes him off.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali tries to bum rush Dellelo with a series of wild strikes but Dellelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dellelo shoots in and gets a takedown into Ali's guard.
Guilherme Dellelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dellelo controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guilherme Dellelo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dellelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dellelo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Dellelo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dellelo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dellelo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dellelo wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Dellelo stands and throws Ali's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Dellelo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dellelo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ali's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dellelo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ali to his feet.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Hakeem Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Dellelo pushes him off.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dellelo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali throws a series of punches but Dellelo moves out of range.
Dellelo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Dellelo persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakeem Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Dellelo.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dellelo dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.

Ali is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dellelo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ali missing with knees to the body.
Dellelo prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.

Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dellelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Dellelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dellelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dellelo slips a jab from Ali.
Dellelo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Dellelo pushes him off.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dellelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali throws a series of punches but Dellelo moves out of range.
Dellelo shoots for a takedown but Ali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dellelo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Dellelo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dellelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dellelo slips a jab and a cross from Ali.

Dellelo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Dellelo finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dellelo is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dellelo wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Dellelo prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dellelo manages to pass to side control.

Dellelo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ali manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dellelo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hakeem Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guilherme Dellelo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Dellelo controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guilherme Dellelo.
I've got Dellelo 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Dellelo!
After winning the bout, Guilherme Dellelo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.