PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Riptide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riptide comes to the cage accompanied by The Evil. Neymar Riptide has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Riptide
vs
Juarez

210 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Get Jackd

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Riptide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benito Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riptide drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riptide sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riptide content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Juarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Riptide escapes and throws Juarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Juarez tries to bench press Riptide off him but Riptide keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Riptide politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Riptide prefers to stall for the moment though.

Riptide has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Juarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riptide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benito Juarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Juarez.
Juarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Riptide takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Riptide closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riptide lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riptide trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juarez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riptide.

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

Juarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riptide will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Riptide wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Juarez being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riptide trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juarez misses with a head kick.

Riptide pushes Juarez up against the cage in a clinch.

Riptide breaks from the clinch.
Riptide takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juarez throws a head kick that misses
and Juarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juarez misses with a head kick.
Riptide is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Juarez.
Juarez throws a head kick but Riptide moves out of range.
Juarez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Riptide changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juarez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Juarez tries to bench press Riptide off him but Riptide keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riptide trying to control the position but Juarez is working away.
Juarez tries to buck Riptide off but Riptide is having none of it.

Riptide decides to stand up, so the ref orders Juarez to his feet.
Riptide really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Riptide clinches up with Juarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Juarez tries to break free but Riptide pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Juarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riptide has him pressed against the cage.
Juarez managing to block the knees to the body from Riptide.
Juarez is trying to pull guard but Riptide turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neymar Riptide dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Juarez throws a sloppy head kick

and Riptide moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Riptide scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riptide avoiding damage.
Juarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Riptide manages to break the clinch.
Juarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juarez lands a head kick!

It looks like Neymar Riptide has been cut.
Juarez is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benito Juarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riptide throws a head kick but Juarez moves out of range.
Juarez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Riptide avoids the head kick by Juarez.
Riptide misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riptide shoots in and gets a takedown into Juarez's guard.
Riptide 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.

Juarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riptide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riptide manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riptide postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Juarez looking for a guillotine here but Riptide defends easily.

Juarez has his foot on Riptide's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riptide works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riptide gets to his feet - Juarez follows without any prompting.
Neymar Riptide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Riptide looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juarez!
Riptide wants to control but Juarez is keeping him busy.
Juarez struggling a bit here.

Riptide decides to stand back up. Riptide steps back and let's Juarez get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez misses with a head kick.
Riptide wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Juarez throws a sloppy head kick and Riptide moves out of range easily.

Riptide fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Juarez sprawls well initially but Riptide persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riptide prevents Juarez from improving his position.
Juarez is refusing to be controlled, as Riptide sits in half guard.

Juarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riptide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juarez can do to turn this around?
Riptide stops Juarez from getting back to his feet.
Riptide is taking a breather. Juarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Riptide lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riptide stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Juarez tries to clinch there but Riptide circles away.

Riptide shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Juarez looking for submissions off his back.
Riptide works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neymar Riptide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Neymar Riptide's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Riptide darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riptide wants to control but Juarez is keeping him busy.

Juarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riptide is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riptide wants to control but Juarez is keeping him busy.
Juarez trying to hold on to Riptide's head to control him but Riptide postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riptide stops Juarez from getting back to his feet.
Riptide trying to control the action but Juarez is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riptide paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juarez moves in looking to clinch but Riptide pushes him off.
Juarez throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Riptide counters by moving into the clinch.

Riptide gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Juarez regains guard.
Riptide content to stall in guard here.

Juarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riptide defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riptide got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riptide has managed to get both his arms back between Juarez's legs - danger averted.

Riptide stands up from Juarez's guard - Riptide perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riptide avoids the head kick by Juarez.
Benito Juarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juarez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Riptide decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Juarez's guard.
Riptide content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Riptide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Riptide from controlling successfully.
Neymar Riptide overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riptide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Riptide from controlling successfully.

Juarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Juarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riptide is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benito Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neymar Riptide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Juarez gets tackled into the cage by Riptide. Riptide maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Riptide showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riptide, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Riptide!
In his post fight interview, Neymar Riptide gave a big smile as he said 'I was expecting the win. My training and abilities are unlike no other, I am just the ultimate fighter, if you disagree find me somebody worthy of my time.'.