PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boon Baboon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Suave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Suave has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Baboon
vs
Suave

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boon Baboon!
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, Rico Suave!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suave leaves Baboon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Baboon.
Baboon avoids the head kick by Suave.
Suave attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suave shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Baboon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suave is refusing to be controlled, as Baboon sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baboon stalling.

Baboon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suave has managed to free his arm - good work.

Suave looking for submissions off his back.

That's two 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.

Suave actively working from the bottom here.
Baboon wants to take a breather but Suave is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Suave actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suave is defending against the submission attempts here by Baboon.
Baboon trying to control the action but Suave is working from the bottom.

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.

Baboon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suave has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baboon is looking to advance position but Suave won't allow it.
Suave is refusing to be controlled, as Baboon sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baboon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Baboon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Suave moves out of range of the body kick from Baboon.
Boon Baboon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suave tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baboon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suave somewhat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baboon throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Suave misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suave blocks a head kick by Baboon.
Baboon throws a wild body kick that Suave sees coming a mile off.
Suave shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suave throws a sloppy head kick and Baboon moves out of range easily.
Suave throws a leg kick but Baboon moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baboon.
Good work by Baboon as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baboon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suave is out of range.
Suave misses with a leg kick.
Suave tries to score with a low kick but Baboon moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Baboon misses.
Suave tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suave throws a leg kick but Baboon moved away.
Suave walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baboon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suave blocks a head kick by Baboon.
Suave throws a leg kick but Baboon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baboon looks to land a right hand but Suave moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Baboon.
Baboon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baboon throws a lazy head kick

and Suave counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baboon!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baboon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baboon regains half guard.
Baboon wants to get back to full guard.
Baboon is trying to maintain the position but Suave is very close to passing his half guard.
Baboon wants to improve his position but Suave is controlling well.
Suave working Baboon over with strikes.
Suave is keen to just control but Baboon is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baboon gets back to full guard.

Baboon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Suave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Suave avoids the body shot from Baboon.
Suave throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suave blocks a head kick by Baboon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baboon takes a swing at Suave's ribcage but misses.
Suave motions for Baboon to come forward. Suave throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suave is looking to chop away at Baboon's legs.
Baboon thows a body shot but no joy.
Suave connects with an inside leg kick.
Baboon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Suave counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baboon won't be happy with that.
Baboon sneaks back into half guard.

Baboon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suave is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baboon!
Suave prevents Baboon from getting the reversal.
Baboon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Suave.

Baboon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Suave.
Baboon wants to control but Suave is having none of it.
Suave throwing strikes here but Baboon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Baboon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baboon is squirming around, avoiding Suave's attempts to control the action.
Baboon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baboon is pressing down on Suave's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Suave looking to sit in guard and control but Baboon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suave keeping moving, preventing Baboon from controlling successfully.

Baboon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Suave is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Suave has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Baboon looking for a guillotine here but Suave defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Suave drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baboon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baboon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baboon!
Suave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baboon tries to advance to mount but Suave denies him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Suave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suave has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Suave!