PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josafa Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limel Agostinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mario
vs
Agostinho

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josafa Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Limel Agostinho!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Agostinho gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mario manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mario strikes from his own guard.
Agostinho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mario keeping full guard, as Agostinho tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agostinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mario's guard.

Agostinho is working for a submission of some sort.

Agostinho is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Mario tries to get to full guard but Agostinho has control of the leg.
Mario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Agostinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Mario is trying to get back to full guard.
Agostinho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mario is pressing down on Agostinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Agostinho stands up and waves to Mario to follow him.

Mario rushes Agostinho and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mario is trying to pull guard but Agostinho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mario fails to pull guard.
Agostinho looking to throw knees to the head but Mario is blocking nicely.
Mario jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Agostinho walks away with a smile on his face. Mario gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josafa Mario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mario is breathing heavily.

Mario moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Agostinho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mario regains guard.
Mario keeping moving, preventing Agostinho from controlling successfully.
Agostinho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agostinho stands and throws Mario's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Agostinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mario keeps working.
Mario seems a little lost for a moment, as Agostinho dominates the positioning.

Agostinho stands up.

Agostinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agostinho slows the pace down in half guard.
Agostinho thows a huge punch but Mario dodges it nicely.

Agostinho maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mario could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Agostinho has cracked it and Mario is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Agostinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Limel Agostinho!