PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Teague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teague's entrance music is Oh Well. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Teague
vs
Rua

193 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

UCF Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Teague!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teague lands a nice looking body kick.
Teague avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua tries to bum rush Teague with a series of wild strikes but Teague uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teague lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Teague blocks a jab.
Teague lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teague misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teague throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teague lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Teague scores with a push kick.
Teague feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Teague fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teague scores with a nice body kick.
Dan Teague seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teague scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teague cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Teague connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teague lands the left hand.
Jab from Teague.
Teague goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Teague pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Teague.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Teague is working Rua over against the cage.
Teague lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teague.
Teague stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Teague lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teague.
Teague lands a body shot.
Teague lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teague taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Teague.
Teague lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teague works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Teague.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Teague.
Teague lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teague lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teague digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teague lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teague lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teague stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Teague.
Teague lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teague digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teague lands a right hand.
Teague lands with a light punch inside.
Rua being controlled against the cage.
Teague scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teague.
Rua tries to pull guard but Teague holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Teague blocks it.
Teague lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Good body shot from Teague.
A right hand to the body from Teague.
Teague lands a left hand.
Teague lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Teague is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teague digs a right hand into Rua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rua's gas tank.
Teague lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
Teague cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Teague controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Teague.
A right hook to the body lands for Teague.
Nice body punch from Teague - that landed with a thud.
Teague lands a body shot.
Teague lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
A short body shot lands from Teague as the two fighters clinch.
Teague pressing his opponent against the cage.
Teague lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teague cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Teague lands a body shot.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Teague makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teague digs a right hand into Rua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rua's gas tank.
Teague lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teague works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teague lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teague lands with a short shot to the head.
Teague digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teague lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Teague as the two fighters clinch.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Teague has him pressed against the cage.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teague smiles and moves away.
Teague keeps Rua at a distance using the push kick.
Rua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Teague.
Teague lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into rage.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teague counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teague fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teague.

Teague forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Teague 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.

Teague jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Teague pushes Rua away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Teague there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Teague.
Rua throws a series of punches but Teague moves out of range.
Teague scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua swings for the body but Teague moves out of range.

Teague pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Teague working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teague digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teague lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Teague - that landed with a thud.
Teague pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Teague.
Teague lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teague throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruas head.
Teague works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teague is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rua jumps guard but Teague stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teague lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teague creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dan Teague has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Teague.
Teague lands a body punch.
Teague works on Rua's body with a couple of short punches.
Teague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teague lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Teague.
Nice body punch from Teague.
A short right from Teague.
Teague pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teague has Rua pushed against the cage.
Teague lands a body punch.
Teague gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Teague scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teague lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Teague lands a shot to the body.
Teague lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teague lands a body shot.
Teague lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teague lands a body shot.
Teague cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teague lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Teague.
Teague lands a shot to the body.
Teague lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Teague cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Teague digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Teague.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Teague lands a nice shot to the body.
Teague lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not.
Teague digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Teague.
Teague stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rua is looking to control Teague's arms but Teague gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rua has his back to the cage.
Teague works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teague lands a body punch.
Rua letting Teague take a breather here.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Teague has him pressed against the cage.
Teague lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
A body shot lands from Teague.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teague.
Rua wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teague lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Teague.
Teague cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Teague lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teague displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rua up against the cage.
Teague is working Rua over against the cage.
Teague digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teague.
Teague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teague digs a right hand into Rua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rua's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Teague.
Teague lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teague gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teague just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teague.
A short right from Teague on the inside.
A hook to the body from Teague.
Teague lands a shot to the body.

Rua successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua is working an open guard so Teague takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Teague lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teague scores with a kick to the midsection.
Teague lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rua takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Teague takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Teague scores with a decent looking hook.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Teague delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Teague rushes Rua and presses him up against the cage.
Teague scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teague digs a right hand into Rua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rua's gas tank.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Teague presses Rua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Teague dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Teague connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rua's hands.
Teague scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teague uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teague.
Teague slips a straight right by Rua.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teague ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teague lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Teague lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Teague throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Teague lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Teague lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunch! Teague slams his shin into Rua's torso.
Left hook, right uppercut from Teague.
Teague is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Teague scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teague gets a clinch.
Teague lands with a left to the head.
Teague scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teague lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teague is working Rua over against the cage.
Teague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teague lands a left hand.
Teague lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teague lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Teague blocks with his arms.
Teague presses Rua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Teague lands a body shot.
Teague lands a body punch.
Teague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rua jumps guard but Teague stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teague pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teague lands a shot to the body.
Teague scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teague stalling.
A short body shot lands from Teague as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Teague.
Teague lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teague lands a shoulder strike.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teague is working Rua over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Teague.
Teague lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
A right hand to the body from Teague.
Teague lands a body punch.
Teague is working Rua over against the cage.
Teague pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Teague - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Teague.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teague.
A right hook to the body lands for Teague.
Teague is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teague lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Teague.
Teague scores with a shoulder strike.
Teague pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teague lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teague holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Teague digs a right hand into Rua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rua's gas tank.
Teague lands a right hand.
Rua tries to pull guard but Teague won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Teague as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Teague keeps him there for the moment.
Teague leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Teague.
Rua is trying to stall.
Teague stalling against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teague avoids it.
A body shot lands from Teague.
Teague cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Rua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teague lands a right hand.
Teague pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teague stalls.
Teague lands a body shot.
Teague lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rua working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teague pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teague lands a nice shot to the body.
Teague lands with a light punch inside.
Teague lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Teague - that landed with a thud.
Teague is working Rua over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teague.
Teague lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Dan Teague has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teague.
Teague lands with a left to the head.
Teague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teague digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teague lands a shoulder strike.
Teague lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teague lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teague works on Rua's body with a couple of short punches.
Teague is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Teague.
Teague lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Teague.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Teague showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teague 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Teague!