PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nameless Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruised Rib Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruised Rib Aldo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fighter
vs
Rib Aldo

170 cm
26
151 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Machine Fight Gear
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nameless Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruised Rib Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Fighter.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter. No joy for Aldo on that attempt.
Fighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter lands a jab to Aldo's midsection.
Fighter misses with a looping left.
Aldo with the counter takedown but Fighter avoids it easily.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter cracks Aldo with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter to the ground. Fighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruised Rib Aldo.
A jab from Fighter finds it's way through Aldo's defenses.
Aldo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter defends well and Aldo ends up having to push Fighter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter as Aldo shoots in.
Fighter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Aldo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fighter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fighter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to stand but Fighter is controlling the position.
Fighter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fighter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
Aldo wants to stand but Fighter is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Fighter circles away easily
and Fighter counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Aldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fighter wants it to stay on the feet.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aldo moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Aldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter's waist but Fighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aldo off to one side.
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fighter swivels and escapes.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo with the counter takedown but Fighter avoids it easily.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Fighter holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Fighter lands an uppercut.
Fighter lands an uppercut.

Aldo pulls guard.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Aldo wants to get back to his feet but Fighter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fighter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fighter stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Fighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Aldo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Fighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruised Rib Aldo.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo with the counter takedown but Fighter avoids it easily.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aldo's head backwards.
It looks like Fighter has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Aldo slips a jab from Fighter.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter leaves Aldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Aldo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
Fighter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fighter wants it to stay on the feet.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nameless Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Fighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Fighter as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Aldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
And Aldo tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
A jab from Fighter does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter tries to sprawl out of it but Aldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fighter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruised Rib Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter with a hook.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo feints the counter takedown.
Donk. Fighter catches Aldo right on the button with a cross.
Aldo fails with the takedown
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Fighter lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo fails with the takedown.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Fighter.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruised Rib Aldo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Bruised Rib Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there.
Fighter misses the jab.
Aldo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Fighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter is looking for a counter combo.
Nice straight punches there by Fighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fighter.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter lands a lovely overhand right.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fighter with a jab.
Aldo with a poor takedown
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Aldo is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter throws a shot to the body.
Fighter steps in with a hook that catches Aldo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fighter follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Aldo looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nameless Fighter!
A relieved looking Nameless Fighter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.