PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clovis Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dire Bruin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nunes
vs
Bruin

191 cm
21
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
266 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clovis Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dire Bruin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruin as he avoids it easily.

Bruin moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Bruin to work.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Bruin has him pressed against the cage.

Bruin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nunes regains guard.
Bruin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruin.
Bruin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bruin is controlling him.
Bruin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bruin is pushing down on Nunes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nunes is fighting to maintain full guard but Bruin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Bruin there.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Bruin stops Nunes from getting back to his feet.
Bruin thows a huge punch but Nunes dodges it nicely.
Bruin throwing shots but Nunes is blocking nicely.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bruin not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Bruin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clovis Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bruin scores with a takedown into Nunes's guard.
Bruin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nunes is looking to stand up but Bruin isn't so interested in that idea.
Bruin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bruin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bruin working some strikes from top position.
Nunes wants to stand up but Bruin is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruin works over Nunes with some ground and pound from guard.
Bruin working some strikes from top position.

Bruin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bruin is controlling him.
Bruin with a nice head shot there.
Bruin with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruin is working Nunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bruin stands up over Nunes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruin thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bruin lands a couple of digs.
Bruin landing some decent shots from guard.
Nunes wants to stand up but Bruin is controlling him.
Bruin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nunes wants to stand but Bruin is controlling the position.
Bruin distracts Nunes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dire Bruin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bruin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nunes.

Bruin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nunes, pushing him back against the cage.
Nunes stops a takedown attempt from Bruin.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Bruin is controlling him.
Nunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nunes tries to circle away but Bruin has him pinned against the cage.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Bruin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruin stalling.
Nunes tries to break free but Bruin pushes him back against the cage.
Bruin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.

Nunes manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruin.
Bruin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nunes.
Bruin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nunes misses with a takedown

so Bruin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bruin landing some decent shots from guard.
Bruin throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bruin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruin postures up and lands a big shot to Nunes's brow.
Dire Bruin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruin wants to pass the guard but Nunes is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruin works over Nunes with some ground and pound from guard.
Bruin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nunes wants to stand up but Bruin is controlling him.
Bruin works over Nunes with some ground and pound from guard.
Bruin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruin lands a couple of digs.
Nunes has momentary wrist control but Bruin slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruin works over Nunes with some ground and pound from guard.
Nunes is looking to stand up but Bruin isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruin throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nunes preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Nunes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nunes lands in his opponent's guard.
Bruin has control of Nunes's left arm, preventing Nunes from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nunes is fighting to break Bruin's control of his arms but Bruin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nunes trying to control but Bruin is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nunes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dire Bruin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bruin scores with a head kick.
Bruin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bruin lands with a nice body punch.

Bruin takes the fight into the clinch.

Bruin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clovis Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruin swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Bruin scores with a body shot.

Bruin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nunes!
Bruin working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Nunes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruin working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bruin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bruin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruin scoring with strikes but Nunes is staying in there.
Bruin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nunes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bruin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bruin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bruin lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bruin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nunes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bruin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nunes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruin with shots to the head and body - Nunes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nunes is bucking up trying to escape but Bruin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bruin landing strikes from the mount and Nunes is in trouble!
Bruin lands a big elbow.
Bruin thowing shots but they're missing.
Bruin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bruin raining down shots from the mount!
Bruin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bruin.
Bruin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bruin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunes's face.
Bruin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nunes hang on?
A nice elbow there by Bruin.
Dire Bruin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bruin controlling his opponent.
Bruin landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruin landing strikes from the mount and Nunes is in trouble!
Bruin looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dire Bruin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dire Bruin!