PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukaz Vai Touro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida has chosen Inner Circle - Bad Boys as his entrance music. Matheus Almeida will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vai Touro
vs
Almeida

191 cm
22
233 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Gold Standard Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukaz Vai Touro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Almeida. No joy for Vai Touro on that attempt.
Vai Touro has a takedown stuffed.
Vai Touro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukaz Vai Touro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vai Touro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vai Touro somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vai Touro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai Touro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matheus Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vai Touro.
Almeida slaps away a takedown attempt from Vai Touro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Almeida wants to land a leg kick but Vai Touro is out of range.
Lukaz Vai Touro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida scores with a jab. Vai Touro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vai Touro shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two 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.
Almeida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Almeida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vai Touro. Vai Touro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vai Touro fails with the takedown.
Vai Touro shoots for a takedown but Almeida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vai Touro shoots for a double leg takedown but Almeida sprawls well. He's pushed Vai Touro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Almeida as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Touro moves out of range as Almeida strikes.
Nice cross by Almeida.
Vai Touro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almeida is fending him off so far but Vai Touro persists. Nope, Almeida circles away and we're back to standing.
Vai Touro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Almeida as Vai Touro shoots in.
Vai Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida lands with a right hand.
Vai Touro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almeida.
Vai Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Almeida. No joy for Vai Touro on that attempt.
Vai Touro shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Almeida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vai Touro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almeida.
Vai Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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

Vai Touro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is not content to let Vai Touro control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Almeida is defending against the submission attempts here by Vai Touro.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Vai Touro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two 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.
Almeida is trying to stand.
Vai Touro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Vai Touro seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Touro wants to pass to mount but Almeida is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Almeida throws a good cross that connects.
Vai Touro tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vai Touro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vai Touro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukaz Vai Touro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida throws a hook to the side of Vai Touro's head but Vai Touro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vai Touro blocks a jab.
Almeida stuffs the takedown attempt from Vai Touro. Vai Touro gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Almeida - just one landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vai Touro shoots in but Almeida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Almeida as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lukaz Vai Touro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Almeida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Almeida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Almeida wants it to stay on the feet.
Vai Touro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukaz Vai Touro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vai Touro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai Touro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vai Touro off to one side.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Almeida as he jumps to the side.
Almeida scores with a jab.
Almeida stuffs the takedown attempt from Vai Touro. Vai Touro gets slowly back to his feet.
Vai Touro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida swivels and escapes.

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.
Vai Touro moves out of range of the body kick from Almeida.
Vai Touro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Vai Touro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vai Touro has a takedown stuffed.
Almeida leaves Vai Touro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Almeida leaves Vai Touro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Touro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vai Touro takes one to the side of the head.
Vai Touro shoots in and drives through. Almeida sprawls well.
Almeida throws the left hand but Vai Touro avoids the punch easily.
Almeida lands a jab.
Vai Touro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vai Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Almeida cracks Vai Touro with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Vai Touro.
Vai Touro needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Almeida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Almeida!