PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between International Male (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George SPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Male
vs
SPierre

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, International Male!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George SPierre!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SPierre misses with a double jab.
SPierre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

SPierre 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.
Male can't keep his opponent in guard - SPierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
SPierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
SPierre tries to control but Male wriggling away.
Male is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SPierre trying to control but Male is having none of it.
SPierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
SPierre unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Male is working to get back to half guard.
SPierre controlling his opponent.
SPierre tries to control but Male wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

SPierre gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SPierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SPierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
SPierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Male fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Male.
SPierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Male!
Male looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
SPierre looks gassed!
Male scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Male scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SPierre has closed the distance and engaged Male in a clinch.
Male wants to break the clinch but can't.
SPierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
SPierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Male fights it off and pushes away nicely.
International Male has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George SPierre.
SPierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Male.
George SPierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SPierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Male can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SPierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Male.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that International Male will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Male lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Male goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Male.
SPierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Male.
SPierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
SPierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Male tries to sprawl out of it but SPierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Male manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Male lands but SPierre takes it in his stride.
George SPierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SPierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Male. Male obviously looking to wear him down.
SPierre is breathing heavily.
Male scores with a push kick.
Male moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Male.
SPierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Male swivels and escapes.
Male lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Male.
Male bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Male throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Male moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
SPierre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Male.
Male throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Male.
A nice inside leg kick there by Male. That's going to slow SPierre down.
Male throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Male lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Male throws a quick head kick that skims the top of SPierre's head.
Male connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Male lands a head kick!
Male throws a quick inside leg kick.
Male lands with a thumping leg kick.
Male throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by SPierre.
SPierre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Male thumps SPierre with a low kick.
International Male is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Male with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Male throws a quick head kick that skims the top of SPierre's head.
Male thumps SPierre with a low kick.
A head kick from Male lands but SPierre takes it in his stride.
Male throws a nice head kick!
Male throws a quick head kick that skims the top of SPierre's head.
Male throws a nice head kick!
Male lands with a thumping leg kick.
Male turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Male throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

SPierre is rocked!
Male throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! SPierre crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). International Male!