PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruised Rib Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aldo's choice of entrance music: "Do You Really Wanna Hurt Me" by Culture Club. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Azevedo
vs
Rib Aldo

175 cm
22
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Augusto Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruised Rib Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo has his takedown stuffed
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
Azevedo shoots and misses
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo scores with a jab. Azevedo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Aldo jabs at Azevedo's body.
Augusto Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Azevedo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldo's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Azevedo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo.

Azevedo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldo defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but Aldo defending well.
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Azevedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Azevedo passes to side control.

Azevedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Azevedo trying to control the position but Aldo is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo advances to mount.
Azevedo controlling the pace for now.
Azevedo tries to control but Aldo wriggling away.
Azevedo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aldo is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo is working to get back to half guard.
Aldo wants to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo looking for a guillotine from mount but Aldo is having none of it.
Azevedo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aldo has given up his back. Will we see Azevedo going for some submissions?
I really don't envy Aldo right now.

Azevedo is cranking Aldo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aldo! He's tightened the choke and Aldo is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.