PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cabral
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

177 cm
23
177 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

182 cm
24
173 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral throws an off balance right hand

and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes Cabral back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabral misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but Cabral blocks it.
Cabral is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents a body shot from Cabral.
Cabral has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cabral changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral looks for a takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sprawls well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabral.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dives in and grabs Cabral's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabral pushes down on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head and hops out.
Cabral dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabral misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral shoots for a double leg takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sprawls well. He's pushed Cabral's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cabral on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz obviously looking to wear him down.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabral throws a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range easily.
Cabral has been working on his balance at The Garcia Grappling Academy - Rio, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Cabral misses with a straight right.
Cabral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabral thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabral tries a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cabral throws an overhand right that lands on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's shoulder, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to avoid the shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabral's waist but Cabral gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off to one side.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a body kick. Cabral tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cabral takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabral. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Cabral is looking to score with low kicks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabral shoots and misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice body shot.
Cabral throws a hook but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cabral throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cabral is in Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard.
Cabral postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabral being controlled here momentarily.
Cabral throwing strikes but missing.
Cabral looking to pass the guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control the position but Cabral postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controlling Cabral's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping the position for now.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to sweep here but Cabral controlling him for the moment.

Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Cabral is looking to wear down Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabral shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pinned against the cage. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a shot to the body.

Cabral closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to keep a closed guard but Cabral is proving a slippery customer.
Cabral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabral is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A leg kick checked by Cabral.
Cabral fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabral tried to score with a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it.
Cabral tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is able to avoid easily.
Cabral is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Cabral throws a hook to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cabral gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cabral will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a solid leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Cabral misses with a right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. That snapped Cabral's head back.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a leg kick. Cabral looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabral is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. No joy for Cabral on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Cabral is rocked!
Cabral blocks a jab.
Oh Cabral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabral.
Cabral misses the body punch
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cabral moves away from the strike by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A jab from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with the head strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but Cabral blocks with his arms.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Cabral blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cabral tries to work over Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is pressed up against the cage. Cabral has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washengtoneo Bandairrezz down to the mat. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabral blocks a jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick but Cabral moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a right hand but Cabral moved out of range.
Cabral shoots for a double leg takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sprawls well. He's pushed Cabral's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good shot there by Cabral.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabral sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabral.
Cabral throws a sloppy body shot

and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabral goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to throw knees to the head but Cabral is blocking nicely.
Cabral jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz walks away with a smile on his face. Cabral gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whack! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a heavy head kick that drops Cabral. The ref tackles Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cabral was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
A very excited looking Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.