PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Voador do mal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voador do mal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bate pesadão kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Craig Regan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Regan
vs
Voador do mal

189 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
133 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

FIT FOR LIFE

Organic Peak Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craig Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Voador do mal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voador do mal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voador do mal tries to clinch up.
Regan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Regan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Voador do mal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voador do mal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Voador do mal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Regan looking to stall.
Regan presses Voador do mal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Regan tries to break the clinch but Voador do mal is controlling the position.
Regan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voador do mal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Regan blocks it with crossed arms.
Voador do mal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Regan's face.
Voador do mal jumps guard but Regan stands there with Voador do mal around his waist. Voador do mal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Regan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Voador do mal up against the cage.
Voador do mal with a knee to the head.
Regan looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Regan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voador do mal is keeping busy.
Regan is looking to break free of the clinch but Voador do mal has double underhooks.
Regan tries to land a knee to the head but Voador do mal blocks with his arms.
Regan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voador do mal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Regan is breathing heavily.
Voador do mal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Regan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Regan is looking to control Voador do mal's arms but Voador do mal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Regan has his back to the cage.
Voador do mal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Regan's face.
Voador do mal tries to land a knee to the head but Regan blocks with his arms.

Voador do mal pulls Regan into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voador do mal trying to control the position.

Regan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Voador do mal looking for a guillotine here but Regan defends easily.
Voador do mal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Voador do mal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Regan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Regan won't allow Voador do mal to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Regan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regan circles away from the clinch attempt.

Voador do mal takes the fight into the clinch.

Regan breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Voador do mal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regan swats away the attempt to clinch by Voador do mal.
Regan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voador do mal tries to clinch up.
Voador do mal lands a high kick!

Voador do mal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A bit of stalling here from Regan.
Voador do mal lands a knee to the head.
Voador do mal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Regan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Voador do mal looking to throw knees to the head but Regan is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Regan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Regan.
Voador do mal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Regan is trying to break the clinch but Voador do mal has him pressed against the cage.
Voador do mal jumps guard but Regan stands there with Voador do mal around his waist. Voador do mal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Regan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Regan has had enough of the clinch but Voador do mal keeps him there for the moment.
Voador do mal landing knees to the body.
Voador do mal looking to throw knees to the head but Regan is blocking nicely.
Voador do mal tries to pull guard but Regan holds him up against the cage and eventually Voador do mal drops back down to his feet.
Craig Regan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Voador do mal.
Voador do mal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Regan breaks from the clinch.
Regan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Voador do mal tries to close the distance and clinch but Regan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Voador do mal moves into the clinch successfully.
Regan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voador do mal has him pressed against the cage.
Voador do mal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Voador do mal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Voador do mal is looking to clinch but Regan is avoiding it.
Voador do mal's corner calls for a 1-2. Voador do mal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Voador do mal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Regan.

Voador do mal has Regan up against the cage in a clinch.
Regan tries to break the clinch but Voador do mal is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Voador do mal.
Voador do mal trying to stall but Regan improves his position.
Regan trying to stall but Voador do mal improves his position.
Voador do mal being controlled against the cage.
Regan is trying to break free.

Regan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Voador do mal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Regan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Voador do mal breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voador do mal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Voador do mal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Voador do mal closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voador do mal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Regan struggles to land a body shot inside as Voador do mal controls his hands.
Voador do mal with a knee to the head.
Voador do mal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Regan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Regan can't break the clinch.
Regan is looking to break free of the clinch but Voador do mal has double underhooks.
Regan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Voador do mal can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Voador do mal being controlled against the cage.
Voador do mal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Regan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voador do mal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voador do mal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Regan is looking to break free of the clinch but Voador do mal has double underhooks.
Voador do mal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Regan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Regan tries to land knees in the clinch but Voador do mal avoids the damage to the body.
Voador do mal landing knees to the head.
Voador do mal lands a knee to the head.
Regan is trying to break free.
Voador do mal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Regan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Regan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voador do mal tries to stall but Regan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Voador do mal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Regan dodges an elbow strike from Voador do mal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voador do mal keeps control of Regan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Regan is trying to break the clinch but Voador do mal has him pressed against the cage.
Voador do mal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Regan is working Voador do mal over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Regan.
Regan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Regan.

Voador do mal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Regan darts in and clinches Voador do mal up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Regan.
Nice body punch from Regan.
Voador do mal missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Regan - that landed with a thud.
Regan is looking to break free of the clinch but Voador do mal has double underhooks.
Voador do mal lands an elbow inside.
Regan wants to get back to striking at distance but Voador do mal won't allow it.
Voador do mal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Voador do mal tries a knee to the head but Regan blocks it.
Regan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voador do mal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Regan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voador do mal tries a knee to the head but Regan blocks it.
Regan controlling the action here for a moment.
Voador do mal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Regan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Voador do mal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Regan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voador do mal is trying to stall.
Voador do mal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Regan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voador do mal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voador do mal keeps control of Regan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Regan lands a nice uppercut.
Regan trying to stall but Voador do mal improves his position.
Regan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voador do mal has him pressed against the cage.
Regan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Regan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig Regan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Voador do mal.
Voador do mal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Regan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regan doesn't manage to clinch there - Voador do mal circles away.
Regan tries to clinch there but Voador do mal circles away.
Voador do mal scores with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voador do mal connects with a knee to the head.
Voador do mal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Voador do mal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Regan can't break the clinch.
Voador do mal scores with a knee to the head.
Voador do mal prevents Regan from breaking the clinch.
Voador do mal scores with a knee to the head.
Voador do mal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Regan wants to get back to striking at distance but Voador do mal won't allow it.
Regan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Regan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Voador do mal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Voador do mal tries a knee to the head but Regan blocks it.
Voador do mal with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voador do mal as Regan tries to tie him up.
Voador do mal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Regan's face.
Regan wants to break free but Voador do mal has control.
Regan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voador do mal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Voador do mal trying to control the position but instead, Regan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Voador do mal into the cage.
Regan trying to land knees to the body.

Regan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Voador do mal has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voador do mal is keeping busy.
Regan can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voador do mal as Regan tries to tie him up.
Voador do mal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Regan has had enough of the clinch but Voador do mal keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Voador do mal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Voador do mal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voador do mal clinches but Regan breaks the clinch

and Regan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Voador do mal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voador do mal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Regan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Regan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voador do mal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Regan controls the pace.
Voador do mal looking to control.
Regan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Voador do mal working a defensive guard here.
Regan throwing strikes but missing.

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

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Voador do mal closes the distance and clinches.
Voador do mal misses with a knee to the head.
Voador do mal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Voador do mal is looking to control Regan's arms but Regan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Voador do mal has his back to the cage.

Regan breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Regan with that takedown attempt.
Voador do mal tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Voador do mal lands but Regan takes it in his stride.

Voador do mal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regan managing to block the knees to the body from Voador do mal.

Regan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Regan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Voador do mal to the mat! Voador do mal manages to get full guard.
Voador do mal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Regan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Voador do mal, up you get!
Regan throws a push kick but Voador do mal slaps the foot to one side.
Voador do mal tries to clinch but Regan is having none of it.
Regan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Voador do mal pinned against the cage. Voador do mal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Voador do mal moves in looking to clinch but Regan pushes him off.

Voador do mal clinches up against the cage.
Regan has had enough of the clinch but Voador do mal keeps him there for the moment.
Regan slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Regan scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voador do mal tries to land a knee to the head but Regan blocks with his arms.
Regan is looking to break free of the clinch but Voador do mal has double underhooks.
Voador do mal tries a knee to the head but Regan blocks it.
A hook to the body from Regan.
Regan managing to block the knees to the body from Voador do mal.
Regan has had enough of the clinch but Voador do mal keeps him there for the moment.
Voador do mal tries to pull guard but Regan holds him up against the cage and eventually Voador do mal drops back down to his feet.
Voador do mal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Regan wants to break free but Voador do mal has control.
Voador do mal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voador do mal jumps guard but Regan stands there with Voador do mal around his waist. Voador do mal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Craig Regan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Voador do mal.
Voador do mal keeps control of Regan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Regan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voador do mal landing knees to the body.
Thiago Voador do mal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Regan taking a breather.
Voador do mal crunches a lovely knee into Regan's ribcage.
Craig Regan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regan misses with a knee strike.
Voador do mal crunches a lovely knee into Regan's ribcage.
Regan can't break the clinch.
Regan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Regan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voador do mal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Regan throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Regan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voador do mal 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Voador do mal!