PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Brazilian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dourado
vs
Brazilian Experiment I

188 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dourado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Brazilian Experiment I!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazilian Experiment I throws a leg kick but Dourado moved away.
Dourado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I avoids it really well and circles away.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brazilian Experiment I as he jumps to the side.
Dourado blocks a jab.
Dourado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brazilian Experiment I pinned against the cage. Brazilian Experiment I gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Dourado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a front kick aimed at Dourado's knee but Dourado avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dourado moves out of range of the leg kick from Brazilian Experiment I.
Dourado tries to move into range but Brazilian Experiment I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brazilian Experiment I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brazilian Experiment I connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Brazilian Experiment I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dourado checks a leg kick.
Dourado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I avoids it really well and circles away.
Brazilian Experiment I works over Dourado's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Marcelo Dourado has been cut.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a body kick.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Brazilian Experiment I.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Brazilian Experiment I misses.

Brazilian Experiment I gets caught flat footed, as Dourado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dourado won't allow Brazilian Experiment I to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Dourado drops back looking for a leg! Brazilian Experiment I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brazilian Experiment I manages to kick Dourado off! Dourado jumps back into Brazilian Experiment I's guard.

Dourado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dourado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brazilian Experiment I is looking to stand up but Dourado isn't so interested in that idea.
Dourado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dourado wants to stand but Brazilian Experiment I is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dourado is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dourado misses with a looping right.
Brazilian Experiment I stuns Dourado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Brazilian Experiment I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazilian Experiment I goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brazilian Experiment I thumps Dourado with a low kick.
Dourado takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I shows good takedown defense.
Brazilian Experiment I delivers a nice body kick.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a push kick but Dourado slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Experiment I fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dourado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a leg kick.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a combination. Dourado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brazilian Experiment I swinging wildly here.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a front kick aimed at Dourado's knee but Dourado avoids it well.
Brazilian Experiment I stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brazilian Experiment I wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dourado defending well as Brazilian Experiment I loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Brazilian Experiment I.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Brazilian Experiment I dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Dourado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brazilian Experiment I lands a head kick. Dourado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dourado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dourado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brazilian Experiment I tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Brazilian Experiment I seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dourado staying out of range there.
No joy there for Brazilian Experiment I, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dourado avoids the head kick by Brazilian Experiment I.
Dourado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dourado staying out of range there.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brazilian Experiment I as he jumps to the side.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brazilian Experiment I loads up on a big right hand but Dourado slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brazilian Experiment I thuds a left hand into Dourado's body.
Dourado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brazilian Experiment I sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dourado somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Dourado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brazilian Experiment I cracks Dourado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brazilian Experiment I connects with a high kick.

Dourado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dourado tries to stand but Brazilian Experiment I is controlling his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dourado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brazilian Experiment I is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dourado asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Dourado has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brazilian Experiment I is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dourado yanks on the arm and Brazilian Experiment I is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dourado.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Dourado!