PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denubis Majere (ranked 4000 p4p, 3959 weight class) and Alex Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael has chosen despasito as his entrance music. Alex Rafael is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Majere
vs
Rafael

190 cm
18
185
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denubis Majere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rafael gets a takedown into half guard.
Rafael tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
Rafael trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is positioning himself well to prevent Rafael advancing to mount.
Majere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rafael.
Majere is not content to let Rafael control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rafael.

Rafael decides to stand up.
A head kick by Rafael misses
enabling Majere to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafael fails with the takedown
and Majere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt
and Majere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Rafael pushes Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Majere to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere has Rafael pushed against the cage.
Rafael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Majere manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rafael wants a takedown but no success here.
Denubis Majere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rafael.
Majere stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is looking for a takedown.
Rafael tries to land knees in the clinch but Majere avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Majere.
Rafael drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majere is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denubis Majere.
Rafael tries to clinch up
enabling Majere to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rafael throws a right hand that misses
and Majere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rafael misses with a takedown
and Majere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses
and Majere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Majere has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A head kick by Rafael misses
and Majere counters with a straight right hand.
Rafael wants to clinch
and Majere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rafael looking to score a takedown here. Majere is defending well but Rafael drives through and ends up in Majere's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denubis Majere dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rafael has his takedown stuffed
and Majere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Rafael looking to score a takedown here. Majere is defending well but Rafael drives through and ends up in Majere's guard.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Rafael from controlling successfully.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rafael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Majere is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rafael, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rafael is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere passes Rafael's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Majere stops Rafael from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rafael has his hands clasped together around Majere's back. He's all about the action.
Rafael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Rafael wants to get back to full guard.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere controlling his opponent.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
Majere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rafael can do to turn this around?
Majere controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denubis Majere dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rafael doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Majere counter with a right hand.

Rafael changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Majere looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Majere tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rafael presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Majere is trying desperately to improve position.
Majere blocking the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rafael tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Majere avoids a strike by Rafael and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Rafael's guard! Fantastic escape!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere 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.
Rafael wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Majere is now in half guard.

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.
Rafael is trying to control but can't.

Rafael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafael won't allow Majere to pass to mount.
Rafael is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rafael avoid being mounted?
Rafael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rafael knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rafael!
Rafael tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
Denubis Majere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafael throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rafael is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rafael to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rafael is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Majere controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Rafael right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denubis Majere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majere, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denubis Majere!
Our winner, Denubis Majere, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Alex Rafael was interviewed post fight and said 'di lo mejo de mi pero hoy no se pudo'.