PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Avelino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen IronMan as his entrance music. The key to victory for Flavio Avelino has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Avelino
vs
Black

198 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flavio Avelino!
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, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black feints and as Avelino raises his hands in defense, Black changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Avelino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Avelino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Black has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Avelino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Avelino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Avelino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Avelino is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is stalling in the full guard.

Avelino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Black stands and steps away. Avelino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Avelino has his takedown stuffed

and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Avelino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Avelino can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Avelino is trying to stand.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Black just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Avelino gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avelino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Avelino is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.
I looks like Black might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avelino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Black just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Avelino gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Black dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Avelino shoots and misses

and Black counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Avelino's guard now.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jack Black has got the better of the ground game so far.

Avelino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Black's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avelino wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.

Avelino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Avelino has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.

Avelino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avelino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black content to stall in guard here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Black just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avelino fails with the takedown

and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Avelino won't be happy with that.
Avelino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Avelino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Avelino tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Black.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avelino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Avelino wants to stand but Black has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Avelino is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.

Avelino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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.

Avelino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Avelino sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Avelino is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Avelino fails with the takedown

so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Avelino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avelino keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black advances position into side control!
Avelino is letting Black control him for a moment.
Black prevents Avelino from escaping the position.
Black is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Avelino's shoulder. That is not cool.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Black just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avelino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Avelino is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black stays in close to Avelino's body and controls the position.
Black wants to stand but Avelino is controlling his posture from full guard.
Black trying to control but Avelino is working from the bottom.
Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avelino has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.

Avelino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Avelino looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four 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.

Avelino is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Avelino is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.

Avelino has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Avelino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flavio Avelino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Avelino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Black 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Black!