PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ninguem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Two
vs
Ninguem

175 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
206 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Ninguem!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninguem stuffs the takedown attempt from Two. Two gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Two or perhaps it was just good defense by Ninguem which made him look bad.
Two could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Ninguem. No joy for Two on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ninguem pushes Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Ninguem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Two is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ninguem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Two is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Two jumps guard but Ninguem stands there with Two around his waist. Two gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ninguem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Two drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ninguem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Two pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ninguem pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ninguem wants the takedown. Two is fighting it off but Ninguem persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Two's guard against the cage.
Ninguem lands a couple of digs.
Ninguem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ninguem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Two. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Two looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Two is looking for a triangle but Ninguem pushes his legs off easily.
Ninguem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ninguem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Two is proving hard to escape from.

Two looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninguem stopping the sweep attempt from Two.
Two is breathing heavily.

Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninguem passes Two's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninguem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Ninguem gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ninguem shoots in but Two avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Two fails with the takedown

and Ninguem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Two won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Ninguem keeps moving and retains side control.
Two gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Two is pressing down on Ninguem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninguem wants to stand but Two is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ninguem stopping the sweep attempt from Two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Two has an active guard here but Ninguem has managed to pass into half guard.
Ninguem prevents Two from improving his position.
Ninguem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ninguem is trying to work for a kimura but Two is defending well.
Two wants to improve his position but Ninguem is controlling well.

Ninguem stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Ninguem gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ninguem lands a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninguem wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.

Two is looking for a triangle but Ninguem pushes his legs off easily.

Ninguem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ninguem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ninguem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Two looking for a guillotine here but Ninguem defends easily.
Ninguem chips away with some ground and pound.
Two might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninguem scoring with some ground and pound.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Ninguem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Two with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ninguem counters with a nice uppercut.
Two doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ninguem counters with a shoot takedown. Two fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ninguem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Two shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ninguem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ninguem closes the distance and clinches.

Ninguem has Two pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ninguem pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Two tumbling to the mat - Ninguem dives into Two's guard.

Two looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ninguem passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two taking a bit of punishment here - Ninguem scoring with strikes.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Ninguem keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Two is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ninguem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ninguem is breathing heavily.
Two moves into full guard.
Two tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninguem won't allow Two to sweep him here.

Two had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ninguem is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Two Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ninguem's back instead.
Ninguem is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Two off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Two has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ninguem manages to stand up with Two still on his back. Eventually Two drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Two tries for a takedown but Ninguem circles away easily

and Ninguem counters with a shoot takedown. Two fights it but they end up in guard.
Two can't keep his opponent in guard - Ninguem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Joao Ninguem has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninguem sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ninguem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Two does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Two actively working from the bottom here.
Ninguem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Two actively working from the bottom here.
Two is staying active underneath Ninguem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ninguem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ninguem is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Two!
Two working to try and regain half guard.
Two is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninguem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ninguem seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Two is holding on tight.
Two is looking to improve his position but Ninguem isn't that keen on the idea.
Ninguem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Two is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ninguem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Two is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
BOOM! Ninguem connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ninguem looking to finish Two with some ground and pound. This is bad for Two!

Ninguem is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Two is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Ninguem!