PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel FalleN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Azevedo
vs
FalleN

175 cm
25
141 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

167 cm
25
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Notorious Clothing Co.

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 6 - 3 - 1, 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel FalleN!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo closes the distance and clinches up with FalleN, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes FalleN against the cage but FalleN circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FalleN steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azevedo.
We've been hearing reports that Azevedo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
FalleN misses with a straight right.
Azevedo looks for a takedown but FalleN sprawls well.
FalleN throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FalleN scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo moves away.
FalleN getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
FalleN jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augusto Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FalleN digs a good hook to Azevedo's body.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FalleN as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azevedo.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
FalleN throws a shot to the body.
Azevedo shoots in but FalleN avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
A shot to the liver by FalleN. Beautiful body shot.
FalleN swings for the body but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but FalleN circles away.
Azevedo with a poor takedown
and FalleN makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FalleN lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo backs up against the cage.

It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and FalleN counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from FalleN.
Azevedo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
FalleN lands with a right to the head.
Azevedo has FalleN pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. FalleN manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from FalleN.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN has him pressed against the cage.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but FalleN won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, FalleN scores with a nice short uppercut.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from FalleN.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FalleN lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but FalleN turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from FalleN as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for FalleN.
FalleN lands with a short shot to the head.
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch.
Azevedo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but FalleN is defending well.
FalleN throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo drops down looking for an ankle pick but FalleN pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts FalleN, as that shot connected.
FalleN has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
FalleN lands with a shot to the body.

Azevedo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into FalleN's guard.
FalleN is looking to stand back up but Azevedo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by FalleN.
This has been an exciting period of action!

FalleN is controlling Azevedo's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo works his way into side control.

Azevedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. FalleN knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
FalleN gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

FalleN defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Azevedo.
FalleN is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel FalleN dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Azevedo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Azevedo shoots in looking for a takedown. FalleN tries to sprawl out of it but Azevedo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. FalleN manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azevedo shoots in and drives through. FalleN sprawls well.
FalleN throws out a counter right but Azevedo avoids it with no problem.
FalleN slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
FalleN steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azevedo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN connects with a body shot.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but FalleN sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
FalleN looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with FalleN but FalleN pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt
and FalleN counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FalleN is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azevedo rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FalleN jabs at Azevedo's body.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Augusto Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

FalleN moves into the clinch successfully.
FalleN lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azevedo.

FalleN breaks the clinch.
Azevedo tries to close the distance and clinch but FalleN swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from FalleN on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Azevedo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
FalleN has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FalleN pulls Azevedo in close to prevent any damage.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo prevents FalleN from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FalleN not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azevedo is pushing down on FalleN's leg trying to pass to half guard. FalleN is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for FalleN!
Augusto Azevedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but FalleN is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo controlling from mount.
Azevedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as FalleN is looking to escape.
Azevedo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Azevedo trying to control but FalleN is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FalleN is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azevedo looking to control but FalleN is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
FalleN tries to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but FalleN is holding on tight.
Azevedo won't let FalleN get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Azevedo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but FalleN is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FalleN is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel FalleN will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Augusto Azevedo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

FalleN slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and FalleN counters with a nice body shot.
Azevedo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FalleN displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo goes for a double leg but FalleN avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as FalleN continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FalleN jabs at Azevedo's body.
Azevedo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and FalleN counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

FalleN fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azevedo, pushing him back against the cage.
Azevedo can't get the takedown.
Azevedo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
FalleN digs a right hand into Azevedo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo's gas tank.
FalleN working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
FalleN scores with a shot to the side of Azevedo's head.
FalleN digs a right hand into Azevedo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from FalleN.

FalleN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
FalleN connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azevedo momentarily.
FalleN throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azevedo on the side of the head.
FalleN lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azevedo at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FalleN lands a nice hook to Azevedo's body. Azevedo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azevedo dives in and grabs FalleN's left leg, looking for a takedown. FalleN pushes down on Azevedo's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo walks into a left hand.
FalleN lands a nice looking body shot.
Gabriel FalleN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FalleN jabs Azevedo right on the nose. Azevedo blinks but takes it well.

Azevedo is rocked!
FalleN scores with a body shot.
Oh Azevedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
FalleN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Azevedo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gabriel FalleN!