PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 532 p4p, 71 weight class) and Claudio Gadelha (ranked 2948 p4p, 328 weight class). Gadelha has chosen Melle Mel - Step Off as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Midget
vs
Gadelha

160 cm
37
160 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

162 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget avoids the body shot from Gadelha.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice combination there by Gadelha.
Midget bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gadelha works Midget's body with a nice hook.
Gadelha throws a hook but Midget avoids it easily.
Midget avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gadelha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gadelha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Midget was well out of range. Poor timing from Gadelha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gadelha throws a jab but it's blocked by Midget.
Midget steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gadelha.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Gadelha is quick to defend against it.
Gadelha leaves Midget with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha looks to land a combination but Midget avoids it well.
Gadelha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Midget on the side of the head.
Midget slips a jab from Gadelha.
Midget attempts a counter takedown but Gadelha avoids it well and moves away.
Gadelha lands an overhand right.
Gadelha throws a body punch but Midget moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Midget enables Gadelha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Midget manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Midget keeps moving.
Midget seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Gadelha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Midget has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gadelha has managed to get both his arms back between Midget's legs - danger averted.

Midget working for a triangle but Gadelha defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Midget throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gadelha looking to pass the guard.

Midget throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gadelha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Midget is keeping the position for now.
Midget wants to sweep but no luck.
Gadelha advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gadelha pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Midget actively working from the bottom here.

Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gadelha is working for a kimura but Midget is defending it quite comfortably.
Gadelha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gadelha tries to control but Midget wriggling away.
Midget is trying to escape the mount.

Gadelha with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midget tries to hold on but Gadelha postures up.
Midget is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gadelha controlling the pace for now.

Gadelha is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Midget is surviving well by controlling Gadelha's body position as best he can.

Gadelha is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Midget is surviving well by controlling Gadelha's body position as best he can.
Gadelha trying to control but Midget is having none of it.
Midget is just holding on here. Gadelha manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Gadelha dominated that round.
That's time! Midget's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Good shot there by Gadelha.
Midget slips under a jab from Gadelha.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A cross from Gadelha lands.
Gadelha feints a jab promting Midget to slip. Gadelha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Midget slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Midget moves away from the strike by Gadelha.
Gadelha falls off balance throwing a combination

and Midget counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Midget is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gadelha as he works his way to full guard.
Midget trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gadelha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Midget is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gadelha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gadelha has escaped and now he's on top!

My spies in Team Beta Fail inform me that Gadelha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Midget is looking for a triangle here but Gadelha uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Midget tries to buck Gadelha off but Gadelha is having none of it.
Midget is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gadelha wants to pass to mount but Midget is defending the position.
Midget is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Gadelha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gadelha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Gadelha wants to finish this one by submission but Midget is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gadelha.
Gadelha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Midget is trying to reverse the position but instead Gadelha has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Midget's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Gadelha sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Midget taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claudio Gadelha!
An out of breath Claudio Gadelha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.