PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silent Arbiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arbiter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Arbiter
vs
Cane

184 cm
31
190 lbs
20 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silent Arbiter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louie Cane!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbiter just misses with a punch to the body.
Arbiter throws a sloppy head kick and Cane moves out of range easily.

Cane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arbiter did well to prevent Cane getting side control.
Arbiter wants to improve his position but Cane is controlling well.
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cane is trying to control. Arbiter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arbiter won't allow Cane to pass to mount.
Arbiter is trying to control but can't.
Cane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arbiter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cane moves nicely into side control.
Arbiter manages to get back to half guard.
Cane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arbiter tries to get to full guard but Cane has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arbiter defending well though.
Cane is looking to take a break and control but Arbiter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arbiter is trying to maintain the position but Cane is very close to passing his half guard.
Arbiter gets full guard.
Cane postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arbiter is on top in guard.

Cane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arbiter's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane keeping full guard, as Arbiter tries to pass.
Arbiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cane has his foot on Arbiter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arbiter works his way back into a safe position though.

Cane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arbiter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arbiter throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cane throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arbiter escapes and throws Cane's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arbiter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane seems a little lost for a moment, as Arbiter dominates the positioning.
Arbiter wants to control but Cane is keeping him busy.
Arbiter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cane is looking for a sweep.
Cane is letting Arbiter control him for a moment.
Cane tries to buck Arbiter off but Arbiter is having none of it.
Arbiter trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
Arbiter tries to move to mount but Cane blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter taking a breather here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Silent Arbiter.
Arbiter fakes the leg kick and cracks Cane in the body.
Cane walks into a straight right hand from Arbiter.
Silent Arbiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arbiter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Arbiter.
Arbiter lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arbiter scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arbiter.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick from Arbiter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Arbiter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arbiter.
Arbiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Arbiter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silent Arbiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arbiter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arbiter, right into the meat.
Arbiter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arbiter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arbiter.
Arbiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbiter delivers a nice body kick.
Cane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arbiter scores with a spinning back kick!
Arbiter cracks a nice hook into Cane's ribs.
Arbiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arbiter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arbiter clobbers Cane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arbiter throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Arbiter connects with a high kick.
Arbiter lands with a straight right. Cane didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arbiter misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter lands a jab to Cane's midsection.
Silent Arbiter is winning the standup battle so far.
Arbiter throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Arbiter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arbiter connects with a looping right hand.
Arbiter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arbiter scores with a hook to the body. Cane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arbiter.
Arbiter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arbiter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arbiter misses with a jab to the body
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter scores with a body shot.
Arbiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Arbiter as he connects with a hook.
Arbiter looks to land a body kick but Cane moved away.
Donk. Arbiter catches Cane right on the button with a cross.
Arbiter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Arbiter. Those never looked like landing.
Arbiter cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arbiter.
Arbiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Arbiter lands with an uppercut that bounces Cane off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Arbiter scores with a jab. Cane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arbiter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arbiter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
Arbiter fakes the leg kick and cracks Cane in the body.
Nice body punch from Arbiter.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Cane shoots in looking for a takedown. Arbiter tries to sprawl out of it but Cane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arbiter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arbiter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Arbiter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Arbiter tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Arbiter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cane takes one on the button.
Arbiter scores with a push kick.
A big left from Arbiter misses.
No luck for Cane with that takedown attempt.
Cane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arbiter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
Arbiter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arbiter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Arbiter.
Nice defenses there by Cane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Arbiter finds it's target.
Arbiter lunges at Cane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cane's hand.
Arbiter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arbiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cane's calf.
Arbiter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cane momentarily.
Arbiter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Cane is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arbiter scores with a jab to the body.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arbiter misses with a wild body shot.
Arbiter's corner calls for a 1-2. Arbiter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cane is still on wobbly legs! Can Arbiter finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Cane seems to have recovered his senses.
Arbiter connects with an inside leg kick.
Arbiter throws a wild body kick that Cane sees coming a mile off.
Arbiter cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Cane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arbiter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Arbiter misses with a straight left.
Arbiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arbiter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane thuds a left hand into Arbiter's body.
Arbiter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane avoids the head kick by Arbiter.
Arbiter throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
Arbiter lands a jab.
Arbiter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arbiter misses with a looping left.
Arbiter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Arbiter throws a shot to the body.
Cane looks to land a combination but Arbiter avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter cracks Cane with a good jab.
Arbiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arbiter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arbiter scores with a nice head shot.
Cane takes one to the side of the head.
Arbiter connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Arbiter.
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arbiter.
Arbiter connects with a leg kick. Cane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arbiter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cane blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Arbiter clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Arbiter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arbiter, as that shot connected.
Cane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arbiter.
Cane throws a body punch but Arbiter moves out of range.
Cane looks for a takedown but Arbiter sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arbiter.

Cane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arbiter looking for a sweep. Not yet Arbiter, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arbiter is working hard here to advance position.
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arbiter is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arbiter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cane is aware though and is defending well.
Cane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arbiter is adopting a defensive guard.
Silent Arbiter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arbiter is looking to sweep but instead, Cane has passed into half guard.
Arbiter wants to control but Cane is keeping busy.
Arbiter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cane's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries to escape but Arbiter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arbiter is looking to control Cane but Cane is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cane is really stuck here.
Cane looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arbiter.
Arbiter lands shots from the back.
Cane is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arbiter missing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter is working the ground and pound. Can Cane escape?
Arbiter has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Cane's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cane is looking for a sweep. Arbiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arbiter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arbiter thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cane is looking to escape.
Cane is looking to get to half guard.
Arbiter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Arbiter had his way with Louie Cane in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Arbiter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cane momentarily.
Cane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arbiter as he avoids it easily.
Arbiter takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Arbiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arbiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Arbiter scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Arbiter does it's job there.
Arbiter misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cane as he connects with a hook.
Arbiter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Arbiter gets caught napping as Cane dives in and scores a takedown. Arbiter manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane postures up.
Arbiter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cane!
Cane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cane is squirming around, avoiding Arbiter's attempts to control the action.
Cane is looking to get to half guard.
Arbiter trying to control but Cane is having none of it.
Louie Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arbiter with a couple of short strikes.
Cane can't escape the position.
Arbiter scoring with strikes but Cane is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arbiter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cane is looking to escape.
Cane is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arbiter looking to ground and pound but Cane is blocking nicely.
Arbiter controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arbiter works his way into full mount!
Arbiter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silent Arbiter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane is trying desperately to improve position.
Arbiter controlling from mount.
Cane is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arbiter controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Arbiter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arbiter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Silent Arbiter!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Silent Arbiter!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Silent Arbiter!

Silent Arbiter wins by unanimous decision!
Silent Arbiter retains his middleweight title!
Silent Arbiter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Good fight bro.'.