PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Hardnegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardnegger comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hardnegger
vs
Chuteboxe

179 cm
24
169 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
154 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferdinand Hardnegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe throws a leg kick but Hardnegger checks it.

Hardnegger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chuteboxe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardnegger pushes down on Chuteboxe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardnegger controlling the pace.
Chuteboxe is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardnegger slows the pace down in half guard.
Chuteboxe trying to hold on to Hardnegger's head to control him but Hardnegger postures up.
Chuteboxe is in trouble now - Hardnegger has advanced to mount!
Chuteboxe is looking to improve his position but Hardnegger isn't that keen on the idea.
Chuteboxe is controlling an arm, preventing Hardnegger from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardnegger controlling the pace for now.
Chuteboxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardnegger content just to control the position here.
Chuteboxe has given up his back.
Chuteboxe just trying to survive but Hardnegger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hardnegger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chuteboxe doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe rolls, trying to escape but Hardnegger keeps control of the position.

Hardnegger sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Chuteboxe taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ferdinand Hardnegger!