PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davy Arnaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoot Hop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Arnaud
vs
Hop

160 cm
24
136 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davy Arnaud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shoot Hop!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnaud lands a jab to the head.
Hop looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arnaud fails with a takedown attempt.

Arnaud rushes Hop and presses him up against the cage.
Hop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arnaud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arnaud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arnaud is defending well.
Arnaud connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Shoot Hop has been cut.
Arnaud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arnaud working Hop over with knees to the body.
Arnaud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hop takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Arnaud breaks from the clinch.
Hop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnaud paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnaud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Hop tries to keep at a distance but Arnaud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davy Arnaud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoot Hop.
Arnaud is stalling here.

Arnaud is trying to trip Hop. He has hold of a leg but Hop is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arnaud persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Arnaud stands up from Hop's guard - Arnaud perhaps looking for a knockout.

Arnaud clinches up with Hop and pushes him back against the cage.
Arnaud landing knees to the head.
Arnaud slowing the pace effectively.
Arnaud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Arnaud scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hop blocks an elbow strike.
Hop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arnaud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arnaud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arnaud.
Arnaud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arnaud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arnaud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arnaud slows down the pace here.
Arnaud crunches a lovely knee into Hop's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hop looking for a takedown.

Arnaud ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arnaud no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Arnaud scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hop has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheers as Arnaud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hop doesn't seem phased though.
Arnaud has a takedown stuffed.
Arnaud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hop. That did some damage!
Arnaud works Hop's body with a nice hook.

Arnaud takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Arnaud breaks from the clinch.

Arnaud darts in and clinches Hop up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnaud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hop's efforts to push away.
Arnaud landing knees to the head.
Hop tries to circle away but Arnaud has him pinned against the cage.

Arnaud ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arnaud no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arnaud wants to get back to his feet but Hop is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hop trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arnaud manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davy Arnaud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoot Hop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A shot to the liver by Arnaud. Beautiful body shot.

Arnaud closes the distance and clinches.
Arnaud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arnaud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arnaud fails to pull guard.
Arnaud just leaning against Hop, taking a breather.

Arnaud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Arnaud forces Hop back against the cage and clinches.
Hop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arnaud landing knees to the head.
Arnaud throws an elbow that misses.
Hop is breathing heavily.
Arnaud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arnaud breaks the clinch.
Arnaud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arnaud tests Hop's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Hop is rocked!
Arnaud scores with a nice head shot.
Hop is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnaud finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Arnaud there.

Arnaud darts in and clinches Hop up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arnaud.
Arnaud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Arnaud ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arnaud no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arnaud wants to sweep here but Hop controlling him for the moment.
Arnaud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Arnaud pushes Hop off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arnaud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hop seems to have recovered his senses.
Arnaud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arnaud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Arnaud.
Arnaud with a knee to the head.
Arnaud lands a good knee to the midsection. Hop won't want to take too many of those.
Arnaud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arnaud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Arnaud.
Arnaud is stalling here.

Arnaud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Arnaud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arnaud has Hop pressed against the cage.

Arnaud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Arnaud has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnaud controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hop wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Arnaud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davy Arnaud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shoot Hop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Arnaud lands with a straight right. Hop didn't see that one coming.
Hop wants to clinch.
Hop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnaud shoots in looking for a takedown. Hop tries to sprawl out of it but Arnaud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hop.
Arnaud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hop tries to avoid it but Arnaud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hop to the ground. Hop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Arnaud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnaud takes a swing at Hop's ribcage but misses.
Arnaud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hop can do to turn this around?
Arnaud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arnaud closes the distance and clinches up with Hop, looking for a takedown. Arnaud pushes Hop against the cage but Hop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arnaud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hop was covering up waiting for the punch and Arnaud finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Arnaud decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arnaud lands with a shot to the body.
Hop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arnaud lands a jab to the head.
Shoot Hop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hop avoids a punch combination nicely.

Arnaud forces Hop back against the cage and clinches.
Hop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davy Arnaud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud blocks an uppercut.
Arnaud scores with a knee to the head.
Arnaud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hop up against the cage.

Arnaud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arnaud forces Hop back against the cage and clinches.
Hop lands a good knee to the midsection. Arnaud won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arnaud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arnaud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hop is trying to force a seperation but Arnaud has the dominant position.
Arnaud leaning against his opponent.
Hop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnaud holding his opponent close, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davy Arnaud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnaud has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davy Arnaud!