PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Goncalo Amorim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amorim
vs
Rampage

185 cm
25
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goncalo Amorim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amorim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rampage circles away quickly and effectively.

Amorim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rampage throwing strikes from guard but Amorim blocks nicely.
Amorim trying to control the position.
Rampage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amorim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Amorim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rampage defends well.
Rampage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amorim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amorim keeping full guard, as Rampage tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Amorim tries to clinch up but Rampage circles away and keeps his distance.

Rampage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Amorim!
Rampage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rampage is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amorim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amorim shrugs it off.
Amorim is trying to escape the mount.

Rampage is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amorim has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Rampage goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amorim is on top in guard.

Rampage looking for a guillotine here but Amorim defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampage looks gassed!
Rampage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rampage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amorim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rampage looking for a guillotine here but Amorim defends easily.
Amorim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rampage looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Amorim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Amorim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rampage's head.
Amorim trying to control the action but Rampage is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Rampage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rampage lands in his opponent's guard.
Rampage throwing strikes from guard but Amorim blocks nicely.

Rampage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amorim is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rampage, into his guard.
Amorim stopping the sweep attempt from Rampage.
Amorim wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rampage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amorim has picked Rampage up and slammed him! Rampage can't keep hold of the triangle and Amorim manages to pass to side control!
Rampage is looking for a sweep.
Amorim wants to stand but Rampage is controlling his arm.
Rampage is looking to regain half guard here but Amorim keeps moving and retains side control.

Amorim decides to stand back up.
Rampage keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Amorim.
Rampage takes one to the side of the head.
Amorim doesn't manage to clinch there - Rampage circles away.
Amorim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Amorim.
Amorim tries to clinch up but Rampage circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Goncalo Amorim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Amorim tries to close the distance and clinch but Rampage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Amorim gets caught flat footed, as Rampage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rampage postures up.

Rampage drops back looking for a leg! Amorim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amorim manages to kick Rampage off! Rampage jumps back into Amorim's guard.

Rampage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Amorim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Amorim has escaped and now he's on top!

Rampage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amorim passes into side control.
Amorim wants to control but Rampage is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Rampage is looking for a sweep.
Amorim tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rampage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rampage is thwarting Amorim's attempts to control the position.

Rampage is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Amorim to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Amorim trying to keep a closed guard but Rampage is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Rampage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amorim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rampage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amorim fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rampage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amorim's guard.
Rampage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amorim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Rampage has gone for a leg lock! Amorim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rampage's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage wants to sweep but no luck.
Amorim tries to stand but Rampage is controlling from the bottom.

Rampage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amorim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amorim won't allow Rampage to sweep him here.
Amorim passes into half guard.
Rampage tries to roll over but Amorim keeps him under control.
Amorim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rampage keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amorim is really struggling to control Rampage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rampage gets back to full guard.
Amorim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rampage wants to sweep but no luck.
Rampage has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Amorim has passed into side control.
Rampage tries to buck Amorim off but Amorim is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Amorim are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger Rampage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Amorim moves in looking to clinch but Rampage pushes him off.

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

Rampage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Amorim dives on top into guard.
Rampage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amorim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampage wants to sweep here but Amorim controlling him for the moment.
Roger Rampage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amorim trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rampage looking for a sweep. Not yet Rampage, not yet.
Amorim wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.
Amorim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rampage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amorim trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rampage.
Amorim tries to close the distance and clinch but Rampage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amorim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Amorim tries to clinch up but Rampage circles away and keeps his distance.
Amorim lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amorim tries to clinch but Rampage moves out of range.
Amorim tries to close the distance and clinch but Rampage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amorim looks to land a combination. Rampage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Amorim fails in his attempt to clinch.

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

Rampage drops back looking for a leg! Amorim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amorim manages to kick Rampage off! Rampage jumps back into Amorim's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage preventing the sweep.

Rampage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rampage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Amorim working for a triangle but Rampage defends it easily.
Rampage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amorim's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rampage is trying to work for a kimura but Amorim is defending well.

Amorim is defending against the submission attempts here by Rampage.
Amorim tries to get to full guard but Rampage has control of the leg.

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

Rampage seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Rampage is looking for a kimura here.

Rampage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amorim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Amorim is looking to control Rampage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amorim avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rampage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Rampage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rampage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rampage 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rampage!