PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack The Rainbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Rosas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack The Rainbow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Rainbow
vs
Rosas

185 cm
22
148 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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S.W.A.T.

S.W.A.T.

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack The Rainbow!
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, Adrian Rosas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rainbow scores with a decent looking hook.
Rosas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The Rainbow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Rainbow!

The Rainbow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Rainbow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rosas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as The Rainbow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Rainbow is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Rosas is rocked!

Rosas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Rainbow.
Rosas is still in real trouble! Can The Rainbow finish him?
The Rainbow thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rosas seems to have recovered his senses.
The Rainbow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Rainbow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rosas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as The Rainbow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rosas working to try and regain half guard.
The Rainbow looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rainbow looking to control but Rosas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Rainbow throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The Rainbow looking to finish with strikes here!
The Rainbow is stalling here but it's allowed Rosas to get half guard.
Rosas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Rainbow.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rosas with a poor takedown
and The Rainbow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

The Rainbow rushes Rosas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rosas tries to stall but The Rainbow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Rosas breaks from the clinch.
The Rainbow throws a right hand that Rosas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosas also avoids with ease.

The Rainbow instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Rosas breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosas misses with a takedown attempt
and The Rainbow counters with a flying knee. Nice.

The Rainbow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Rainbow lands in his opponent's guard.

The Rainbow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - The Rainbow scores with a four punch combination!
The Rainbow misses with a head kick.
The Rainbow throws a series of punches but Rosas moves out of range.
Rosas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Rainbow counters with a good, hard body kick but Rosas shrugs it off.
Zack The Rainbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rosas.
The Rainbow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rosas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Rainbow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rosas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosas.
The Rainbow throws a right and a left that Rosas avoids nicely.
The Rainbow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Rainbow shoots in and drives through. Rosas sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosas misses with a few strikes there.
Rosas swinging wilding here.

The Rainbow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Rainbow wants to control but Rosas is keeping him busy.

The Rainbow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rosas to his feet.
Nice jab there from The Rainbow.
The Rainbow lands a front kick.

The Rainbow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Rainbow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The Rainbow decides to stand up.
Zack The Rainbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Rainbow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Rainbow showed some decent athleticism there.
The Rainbow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Rainbow stops Rosas from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Rainbow trying to control the action but Rosas is working from the bottom.
Rosas blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Rainbow.
The Rainbow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rosas moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosas seems keen to control The Rainbow's posture.
Rosas has a closed guard, preventing The Rainbow from standing up.
The Rainbow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosas on the ground.
Rosas is pulling down on The Rainbow's head. It's preventing any offense from The Rainbow, at least for the moment.
The Rainbow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Rainbow won't allow Rosas to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack The Rainbow dominated that round.
That's time! The Rainbow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Rainbow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

The Rainbow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosas, pushing him back against the cage.

Rosas manages to break the clinch.
The Rainbow lands a head kick. Rosas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

The Rainbow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosas, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosas tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Rainbow keeps control of Rosas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Rainbow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rosas tries to score a body lock takedown but The Rainbow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

The Rainbow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Rainbow throws a series of punches but Rosas moves out of range.
Rosas with a poor takedown
and The Rainbow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zack The Rainbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rosas.

The Rainbow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosas gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosas wants to sweep here but The Rainbow controlling him for the moment.
The Rainbow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Rosas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Rainbow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Rainbow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rainbow wants to control from the top but Rosas keeps moving.
Rosas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Rainbow wants to control from the top but Rosas keeps moving.
The Rainbow wants to pass the guard but Rosas is keeping the position.
Rosas wants to sweep but no luck.
The Rainbow with a flurry of punches that miss.

The Rainbow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rosas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Rainbow.
Rosas is not content to let The Rainbow control the position.
The Rainbow landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosas is trying to get back to half guard.
Rosas prevents The Rainbow from improving position.
Rosas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rosas prevents The Rainbow from standing back up.
Rosas wants to stand up but The Rainbow is controlling the position.
The Rainbow pushes Rosas off looking to stand but Rosas dives back in and keeps control.
Rosas passes to full mount!
The Rainbow is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rainbow tries to hold on but Rosas postures up.
Rosas prevents The Rainbow from getting the reversal.
Rosas looking to control but The Rainbow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

The Rainbow bucks up and throws Rosas to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

The Rainbow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rosas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rosas is looking to control The Rainbow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rosas avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosas is looking to improve his position.

Rosas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Rainbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Rainbow tries to bum rush Rosas with a series of wild strikes but Rosas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by The Rainbow.
The Rainbow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rosas's head backwards.

The Rainbow scores with a takedown into Rosas's guard.
The Rainbow stopping the sweep attempt from Rosas.
The Rainbow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosas is keeping the position for now.

The Rainbow gets to his feet - Rosas follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Rainbow stalks Rosas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rosas's face. Rosas staggers backwards, shaken.
Rosas avoids the head kick by The Rainbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack The Rainbow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rosas has his takedown stuffed

and The Rainbow counters by clinching up.

The Rainbow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Rainbow throws a one two combo.
The Rainbow throws a nice looking combination but Rosas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Rainbow throws a series of punches but Rosas moves out of range.
Rosas with a poor takedown
and The Rainbow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zack The Rainbow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Rainbow stalks Rosas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rosas's face. Rosas staggers backwards, shaken.

The Rainbow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Rainbow wants to stand but Rosas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rosas is trying to keep The Rainbow in close.
The Rainbow wants to stand but Rosas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosas pulls The Rainbow in close to his closed guard and prevents The Rainbow from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rainbow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rosas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Rainbow with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The Rainbow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Rainbow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rosas's guard.
The Rainbow won't allow Rosas to sweep him here.
The Rainbow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosas is keeping the position for now.
Rosas keeping moving, preventing The Rainbow from controlling successfully.

Rosas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

The Rainbow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rainbow working the ground and pound but Rosas is defending the strikes.
Rosas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rosas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rosas trying to strike off his back.
The Rainbow throws a big right hand that misses.
The Rainbow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Rainbow is looking to stand up but Rosas won't let him.

The Rainbow stands up from Rosas's guard - The Rainbow perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Rainbow scores with a spinning back kick!
The Rainbow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Rainbow throws a head kick that half lands.
The Rainbow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Rainbow lands a really nice looking cross but Rosas seems unphased.

The Rainbow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Rainbow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rainbow keeping moving, preventing Rosas from controlling successfully.
Rosas prevents The Rainbow from getting back to his feet.
Rosas trying to control but The Rainbow is working from the bottom.
The Rainbow looking for a sweep. Not yet The Rainbow, not yet.
Rosas trying to control the position from guard on top but The Rainbow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Rainbow wants to stand but Rosas is controlling the position.
Rosas is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

Rosas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Rainbow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Rainbow throws a nice head kick!
The Rainbow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Rainbow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosas with a poor takedown
and The Rainbow counters with a nice body kick.
Zack The Rainbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rosas.

Rosas tries to keep at a distance but The Rainbow has taken the fight into the clinch.

The Rainbow breaks the clinch.
Rosas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by The Rainbow.
The Rainbow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rosas momentarily.
Rosas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

The Rainbow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Rainbow is looking to advance position but Rosas won't allow it.
Adrian Rosas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rosas is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but The Rainbow pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosas is in trouble now - The Rainbow has advanced to mount!
Zack The Rainbow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rosas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The Rainbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack The Rainbow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Rainbow 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 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack The Rainbow!