PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louco Brutal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louco Brutal struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Louco Brutal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Alex
vs
Brutal

182 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
221 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brutal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alex did well to prevent Brutal getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Brutal seems to be working for a kimura but Alex defends the submission attempt.
Alex gets back to full guard.

Brutal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alex dives on top into guard.
Alex sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brutal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brutal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alex controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex trying to control the position from guard on top but Brutal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alex advances to half guard.
Alex controlling the action here.
Alex trying to control the action but Brutal is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Alex wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Brutal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alex can't do much from the bottom here.
Alex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brutal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Brutal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brutal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Brutal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alex has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brutal but great work by Alex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex wants to control but Brutal is keeping him busy.
Alex controls the position from side control.

Alex wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brutal, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brutal keeps working.
Alex controls the position from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alex gets caught flat footed, as Brutal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Brutal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Alex working for a triangle but Brutal defends it easily.

Brutal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Brutal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brutal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Brutal drops back looking for a leg! Alex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alex manages to kick Brutal off! Brutal jumps back into Alex's guard.
Alex pulls Brutal in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brutal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alex is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alex has escaped and now he's on top!
Alex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricardo Alex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alex looking to sit in guard and control but Brutal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brutal forces his way into half guard.

Brutal is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brutal is working for a submission of some sort.

Brutal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alex defends it well.
Alex moves into full guard.

Brutal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brutal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alex trying to keep a closed guard but Brutal is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex wants to sweep but no luck.
Alex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brutal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alex swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Alex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brutal is aware though and is defending well.

Alex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alex wants to stand up but Brutal is controlling him.
Alex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Brutal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brutal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alex looking for a sweep. Not yet Alex, not yet.

Brutal drops back looking for a leg! Alex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alex manages to kick Brutal off! Brutal jumps back into Alex's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex trying to control the position.

Brutal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brutal drops back looking for a leg! Alex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alex manages to kick Brutal off! Brutal jumps back into Alex's guard.
Brutal postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alex pulls Brutal in close to his closed guard and prevents Brutal from doing any damage or advancing position.

Brutal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louco Brutal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brutal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brutal is thwarting Alex's attempts to control the position.

Brutal is looking for a kimura here.

Brutal seems to be looking for submissions.

Brutal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alex doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brutal.
Alex wants to improve his position but Brutal is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brutal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alex is just riding it out for now. Brutal eventually gives up the hold.
Alex is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alex is trying to control but can't.

Brutal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alex is just riding it out for now. Brutal eventually gives up the hold.
Alex trying to control from the bottom.
Alex holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutal is thwarting Alex's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricardo Alex.

Brutal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alex to the mat! Alex manages to get full guard.
Alex is trying to keep Brutal in close.
Brutal looking to pass the guard.

Brutal drops back looking for a leg! Alex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alex manages to kick Brutal off! Brutal jumps back into Alex's guard.
Brutal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brutal postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alex is on top in guard.
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!
Alex trying to control the position from guard on top but Brutal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alex drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brutal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alex has Brutal in his guard.
Alex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Brutal has gone for a leg lock! Alex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brutal's guard.
Alex wants to control from the top but Brutal keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brutal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Alex wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Brutal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louco Brutal.
I think Brutal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louco Brutal!
After the fight, Louco Brutal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.