PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, WAR-Low Rider. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gattuso
vs
Pheu Pheu

194 cm
42
212 lbs
47 - 27 - 3

184 cm
37
207 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 47 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pheu Pheu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gattuso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pheu Pheu working over Gattuso with some ground and pound. Gattuso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gattuso wants to get back to his feet.

Pheu Pheu is working for a submission of some sort.
Gattuso is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso wants to sweep but Pheu Pheu has passed to side control!
Pheu Pheu is chipping away with strikes.
Pheu Pheu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gattuso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pheu Pheu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pheu Pheu wants to control but Gattuso is keeping him busy.
Gattuso struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheu Pheu staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gattuso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gattuso avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pheu Pheu throws a strike aimed at the side of Gattuso's head but Gattuso avoids it well.
Gattuso keeps Pheu Pheu under control for a moment.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position but Gattuso is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gattuso is looking to regain half guard here but Pheu Pheu keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Pheu Pheu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gattuso wants to control but Pheu Pheu postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Pheu Pheu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pheu Pheu working the body and head with strikes.
Pheu Pheu scores with punches from side control.

Pheu Pheu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Pheu Pheu crashes against the mat.
Gattuso struggling a bit here.
Gattuso is looking to reverse the position.
Gattuso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pheu Pheu off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso keeps control of the position as Pheu Pheu tries to break free.
Pheu Pheu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pheu Pheu avoids the strikes from Gattuso.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gattuso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Gattuso working for a choke but Pheu Pheu is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gattuso struggling to land strikes to the head as Pheu Pheu covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaka Pheu Pheu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some bone on bone action there as Gattuso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gattuso fakes the leg kick and cracks Pheu Pheu in the body.
Gattuso throws a series of punches but Pheu Pheu avoids them all with ease.
Pheu Pheu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gattuso throws out a loose jab but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu lands with a shot to the body.
Gattuso throws a body punch but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Pheu Pheu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gattuso checks a leg kick.
Gattuso moves out of range of the body kick from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu lands a head shot.
Pheu Pheu avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu feints and then cracks Gattuso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gattuso down.

Pheu Pheu gets a double leg takedown into Gattuso's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gattuso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheu Pheu landing some decent shots from guard.
Pheu Pheu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gattuso keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
Pheu Pheu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gattuso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pheu Pheu looking to pass the guard.
Gattuso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gattuso wants to sweep but no luck.
Pheu Pheu with a nice head shot there.
Pheu Pheu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Gattuso is working from the bottom.
Gattuso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pheu Pheu stopping the sweep attempt from Gattuso.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gattuso trying to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gattuso leaves Pheu Pheu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gattuso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu scores with a hook.
Pheu Pheu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pheu Pheu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pheu Pheu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pheu Pheu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu feints a counter leg kick.
Pheu Pheu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gattuso. That did some damage!
Gattuso slips a jab from Pheu Pheu.
Gattuso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Gattuso
and Pheu Pheu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gattuso misses with a leg kick
and Pheu Pheu counters with a stiff right hand.
Gattuso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pheu Pheu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gattuso sprawls well. Gattuso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pheu Pheu gets slowly back to his feet.
Gattuso misses with a looping right.
Pheu Pheu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu catches Gattuso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso throws out a leg kick but Pheu Pheu moves out of range and Gattuso only half commits.
Gattuso tries to move into range but Pheu Pheu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pheu Pheu throws a body punch but Gattuso moves out of range.
Javier Gattuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gattuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pheu Pheu.
Gattuso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Pheu Pheu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gattuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pheu Pheu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gattuso's calf.
Gattuso lands with a cross.

It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Pheu Pheu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaka Pheu Pheu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gattuso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pheu Pheu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pheu Pheu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gattuso has time to react.
Gattuso looks to land a right hand but Pheu Pheu moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pheu Pheu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gattuso throws a hook to the side of Pheu Pheu's head but Pheu Pheu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Gattuso there.
Pheu Pheu fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pheu Pheu eats them both and turns towards Gattuso to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gattuso is looking to land body kicks.
Pheu Pheu walks into a stiff left hand from Gattuso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gattuso motions for Pheu Pheu to come forward. Gattuso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gattuso checks a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gattuso looks to land a right hand but Pheu Pheu moved out of range.
Gattuso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Gattuso misses.
Gattuso looks to throw the jab but Pheu Pheu is out of range.
Pheu Pheu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gattuso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pheu Pheu in his tracks.
Pheu Pheu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gattuso. That did some damage!
Gattuso misses with a leg kick.
Gattuso throws a body shot but no joy.
Pheu Pheu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gattuso finds it's way round the side to connect with Pheu Pheu's head.
Pheu Pheu throws a hook but Gattuso blocks it.
Kaka Pheu Pheu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gattuso misses with a hook
and Pheu Pheu counters with an inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pheu Pheu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gattuso misses with a hook. Pheu Pheu ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pheu Pheu.
Javier Gattuso is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Pheu Pheu lands but Gattuso takes it in his stride.
Gattuso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pheu Pheu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gattuso. That did some damage!

Gattuso tries to sprawl but Pheu Pheu drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gattuso has one foot on Pheu Pheu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gattuso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gattuso blocks a low kick nicely.
Gattuso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu lands with an overhand left.
Pheu Pheu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Javier Gattuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pheu Pheu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pheu Pheu trying to pass the guard but Gattuso defending well.
Gattuso tries to roll over but Pheu Pheu keeps him under control.
Gattuso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pheu Pheu is looking to take a break and control but Gattuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gattuso tries to roll over but Pheu Pheu keeps him under control.
Gattuso is staying active underneath Pheu Pheu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the pace.
Pheu Pheu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gattuso misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Gattuso.
Well Pheu Pheu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaka Pheu Pheu!
Kaka Pheu Pheu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.