PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murilo Hartmann looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Cara Americano Do Brasil
vs
Hartmann

193 cm
27
240 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
31
228 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hartmann.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Americano Do Brasil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hartmann.
Americano Do Brasil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hartmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Americano Do Brasil is fending him off so far but Hartmann persists. Nope, Americano Do Brasil circles away and we're back to standing.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Hartmann.
Hartmann looks winded!
Americano Do Brasil throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Americano Do Brasil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartmann goes for a double leg but Americano Do Brasil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Americano Do Brasil continues to drive forward.
Americano Do Brasil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Americano Do Brasil looking to stall.

Americano Do Brasil lands a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Americano Do Brasil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Americano Do Brasil has managed to get both his arms back between Hartmann's legs - danger averted.
Hartmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Americano Do Brasil slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hartmann is striking but Americano Do Brasil is not phased and passes to half guard.
Americano Do Brasil prevents Hartmann from improving his position.
Hartmann trying to hold on to Americano Do Brasil's head to control him but Americano Do Brasil postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartmann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Americano Do Brasil tries to stand and escape but Hartmann is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is not content to let Americano Do Brasil control the position.
Hartmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Americano Do Brasil is working away from the top position though.
Americano Do Brasil controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hartmann.

It looks like Murilo Hartmann has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Hartmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Americano Do Brasil circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Murilo Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hartmann moves into range and clinches up with Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil trying to land knees to the body.

Hartmann manages to pull guard.
Americano Do Brasil wanted to stand there but Hartmann had control of the position.
Hartmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartmann trying to keep a closed guard but Americano Do Brasil is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Americano Do Brasil stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.

Hartmann manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is trying to pull guard but Americano Do Brasil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Americano Do Brasil tries to stall but Hartmann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartmann tries to circle away but Americano Do Brasil has him pinned against the cage.
Hartmann leaning against his opponent.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hartmann is looking to control Americano Do Brasil's arms but Americano Do Brasil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hartmann has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann goes for a takedown attempt but Americano Do Brasil pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Americano Do Brasil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Hartmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that misses.
Americano Do Brasil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown but Americano Do Brasil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartmann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Americano Do Brasil, right into the meat.
Americano Do Brasil tries to clinch up but Hartmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Americano Do Brasil tries a head kick but it misses.
Americano Do Brasil lands with a kick to the temple. Hartmann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Americano Do Brasil.
Hartmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartmann avoids the head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil is winning the standup battle so far.
Americano Do Brasil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartmann avoids the head kick by Americano Do Brasil.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartmann shoots in for a double leg but Americano Do Brasil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Hartmann.
Hartmann is breathing heavily.
Americano Do Brasil is looking to slow Hartmann down with leg kicks.
Americano Do Brasil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Americano Do Brasil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Americano Do Brasil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that half lands.
Hartmann has a takedown stuffed.
Americano Do Brasil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Hartmann blocks the low kick.
Americano Do Brasil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Hartmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Americano Do Brasil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartmann is out of range.
Americano Do Brasil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hartmann wants to clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Americano Do Brasil! Hartmann is out on his feet! Americano Do Brasil rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hartmann is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hartmann is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!