PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baptista Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Concreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Reis
vs
Concreto

192 cm
28
280 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baptista Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rene Concreto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reis.
Concreto drops his hands momentarily and Reis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Concreto throws a right hand that misses
and Reis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Concreto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Concreto wants it to stay on the feet.
Reis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Concreto's waist but Concreto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reis off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baptista Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis shoots in looking for a takedown. Concreto tries to sprawl out of it but Reis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Concreto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Concreto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rene Concreto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis dives in and grabs Concreto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Concreto pushes down on Reis's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis looks for a takedown but Concreto sprawls well.
Concreto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reis counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Concreto does no damage.
Reis throws a big shot that misses.

Reis has closed the distance and engaged Concreto in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis lands with a short shot to the head.
Concreto jumps guard but Reis stands there with Concreto around his waist. Concreto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reis misses with an elbow over the top.

Reis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Concreto does no damage.
Concreto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reis counters with a nice uppercut.
Concreto misses with a combination
and Reis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Concreto misses with a double jab.
Reis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Concreto misses with a wild combination.
Reis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Concreto avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Concreto defends it nicely.
Reis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Concreto's waist but Concreto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reis off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reis.
Reis dodges the punch combination from Concreto.

Reis has managed to clinch.

Reis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reis shoots in and drives through. Concreto sprawls well.
Concreto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Baptista Reis has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concreto cracks Reis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Concreto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reis is breathing heavily.
Concreto misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Concreto misses.
Reis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Reis misses.
Reis dives in and grabs Concreto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Concreto pushes down on Reis's head and hops out.
Concreto throws a series of punches but Reis moves out of range.
Rene Concreto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Concreto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reis counters with a series of strikes. Concreto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Concreto's hands.
Concreto throws a right hand that Reis ducks under and follows up with a left that Reis also avoids with ease.
Reis connects with a body shot that sends Concreto's belly button to the back.
Concreto throws a hook but Reis blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reis.
Reis tries to clinch there but Concreto circles away.
Reis shoots in looking for a takedown but Concreto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reis is defended easily by Concreto.

Reis takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Concreto.

Reis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Concreto as Reis shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Concreto!

Baptista Reis's cut is getting worse.
Concreto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reis in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rene Concreto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baptista Reis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Concreto swats away the attempt to clinch by Reis.
Reis scores with a hook.
Concreto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reis circles away quickly and effectively.
Reis shoots in looking for a takedown. Concreto tries to sprawl out of it but Reis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Concreto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rene Concreto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Concreto throws a jab but it's blocked by Reis.
Concreto moves in looking to clinch but Reis pushes him off.
Reis looks to land a combination but Concreto avoids it well.
Concreto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reis circles away quickly and effectively.
Reis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reis takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Baptista Reis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concreto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Jeez, Baptista Reis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Concreto drops Reis with a beautiful combination! Reis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Concreto is looking for the KO!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baptista Reis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rene Concreto!