PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cachacinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Richards
vs
Cachacinha

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reed Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Cachacinha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cachacinha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cachacinha trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Cachacinha throwing strikes but missing.
Richards trying to control the position.

Cachacinha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Richards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cachacinha stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.

Richards working for a triangle but Cachacinha defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cachacinha controls the pace.
Cachacinha trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.

Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards keeping full guard, as Cachacinha tries to pass.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Cachacinha is proving a slippery customer.
Cachacinha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richards has his foot on Cachacinha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cachacinha works his way back into a safe position though.
Cachacinha wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.

Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards being controlled here, momentarily.

Richards has his foot on Cachacinha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cachacinha works his way back into a safe position though.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Cachacinha from controlling successfully.
Cachacinha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richards's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.

Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards tries to roll over but Cachacinha keeps him under control.
Cachacinha thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Cachacinha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cachacinha.
Cachacinha wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
Cachacinha content to control rather than advance.

Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cachacinha pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cachacinha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richards has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cachacinha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richards wants to improve his position but Cachacinha is controlling well.
Cachacinha is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cachacinha pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards is not content to let Cachacinha control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cachacinha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Richards napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Richards is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cachacinha advances to mount.
Richards looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cachacinha scores with strikes from the back.
Cachacinha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards just trying to survive but Cachacinha is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cachacinha struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Richards do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Richards is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cachacinha gets his way!
Richards is trying to remain composed but Cachacinha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cachacinha keeps control of the position as Richards tries to break free.
Richards covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards tries to roll but Cachacinha sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richards is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Cachacinha looking for the choke from the back.

Cachacinha looking for the choke but no joy.
Cachacinha throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Cachacinha trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha is trying to stick to Richards's back but Richards is turning into Cachacinha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cachacinha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Richards.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Cachacinha is retaining full guard.
Richards is working hard here to advance position.

Cachacinha working for a triangle but Richards defends it easily.
Richards advances to half guard.
Cachacinha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Cachacinha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.

Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cachacinha is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cachacinha kicks Richards off and gets back to his feet.
Cachacinha throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cachacinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cachacinha closes the distance and clinches.

Cachacinha has clasped his hands together around Richards's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Richards manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Cachacinha is defending against the submission attempts here by Richards.
Cachacinha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Cachacinha is working away.
Richards passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jorge Cachacinha has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cachacinha is working to get back to half guard.

Richards jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cachacinha is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cachacinha and Richards has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Richards advances to mount.
Cachacinha prevents Richards from taking his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richards goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cachacinha is on top in guard.
Cachacinha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.
Richards is not content to let Cachacinha control the position.
Cachacinha controlling the action here.

Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Cachacinha seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards is not content to let Cachacinha control the position.

Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cachacinha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Cachacinha not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorge Cachacinha was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Cachacinha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Jorge Cachacinha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Cachacinha wants the takedown. Richards is fighting it off but Cachacinha persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Richards's guard against the cage.
Cachacinha wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.

Richards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cachacinha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Cachacinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cachacinha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Cachacinha!
Our winner, Jorge Cachacinha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.