PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Girbby Mobubadanu (ranked 3196 p4p, 407 weight class) and Paulo Guedes (ranked 506 p4p, 84 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mobubadanu
vs
Guedes

190 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
213 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Girbby Mobubadanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Guedes!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guedes throws a good cross that connects.
Guedes throws a lazy uppercut

and Mobubadanu counters with a takedown into side control.
Guedes throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Guedes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mobubadanu avoids the strikes from the bottom by Guedes.
Mobubadanu taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guedes tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mobubadanu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Guedes is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes is holding Mobubadanu down, trying to stall.
Guedes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mobubadanu controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guedes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mobubadanu.
Mobubadanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Guedes sprawls and moves away.

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.
Good standup being displayed there by Guedes as he connects with a hook.
Paulo Guedes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Guedes clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guedes.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Guedes swings wildly with an uppercut but Mobubadanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mobubadanu is trying to drag Guedes to the mat but Guedes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mobubadanu tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guedes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Guedes on the inside.

Mobubadanu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guedes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Guedes is in bad spot here.
Guedes trying to get back to his feet but Mobubadanu is in full control for now.
Mobubadanu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Guedes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Guedes right now.
Mobubadanu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Guedes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mobubadanu biding his time, controlling Guedes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Guedes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Guedes scores with a hook to the body. Mobubadanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Guedes moves into the clinch.
Guedes is leaning against Mobubadanu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guedes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mobubadanu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guedes misses with a body punch.
Guedes has Mobubadanu pushed against the cage.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guedes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guedes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Guedes on the inside.
Guedes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guedes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guedes misses with a body punch.
Guedes misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Guedes.
Mobubadanu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guedes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mobubadanu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guedes to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Guedes there.
Guedes thuds his right hand into Mobubadanu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mobubadanu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guedes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mobubadanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Guedes takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Guedes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Guedes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guedes lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Guedes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guedes.
Guedes tries to throw a body punch but Mobubadanu avoids it by throwing Guedes back against the cage.
Guedes cracks Mobubadanu with a nice body shot.
Guedes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mobubadanu or not.
Guedes scores with a shot to the side of Mobubadanu's head.
Guedes slows down the pace here.
Guedes lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guedes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guedes stalls.
Guedes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Guedes.
Guedes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mobubadanu or not.
Guedes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Guedes.
Good body shot from Guedes.
Guedes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guedes lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Guedes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Guedes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guedes scores with a three punch combo!

Guedes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guedes is stalling here.
Guedes lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Guedes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guedes lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Guedes on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes lands a hook that snaps the head of Mobubadanu backwards.
Paulo Guedes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guedes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mobubadanu controls his hands.
Guedes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Guedes.
Guedes lands a shoulder strike.
Mobubadanu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Guedes.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.
Guedes lands a nice uppercut.
Guedes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Guedes.
Guedes cracks Mobubadanu with a nice body shot.
Guedes lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Guedes.
A right hook to the body lands for Guedes.
Guedes presses Mobubadanu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guedes scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Come on Guedes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guedes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guedes stalls.
Guedes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guedes lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guedes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Guedes.
Guedes lands with a right to the head.
Guedes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mobubadanus head.
Guedes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Guedes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.
Guedes stalling against the cage.
Guedes pushes Mobubadanu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guedes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guedes gets through Mobubadanu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guedes stalling.
Guedes lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mobubadanu backwards.

Mobubadanu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guedes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guedes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guedes stalling against the cage.
Guedes scores with a hook to the body.
Guedes slowing the pace effectively.
Guedes prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girbby Mobubadanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guedes lands a body punch.
Guedes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Girbby Mobubadanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Guedes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Guedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guedes 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Guedes!
A relieved looking Paulo Guedes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.