PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Livramento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rai Costa Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Livramento
vs
Costa Jr

175 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Livramento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Costa Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livramento lands a high kick!

Costa Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa Jr showed some decent athleticism there.

Costa Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Livramento keeping hold of Costa Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Livramento is looking to improve his position.

Costa Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Livramento sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livramento is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costa Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Livramento is just riding it out for now. Costa Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Costa Jr trying to pass the guard but Livramento defending well.

Costa Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Livramento really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Livramento is trying to stand up here but Costa Jr is controlling him well.

Costa Jr looking for a submission but Livramento manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Costa Jr looks gassed!
Costa Jr won't allow Livramento to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Costa Jr preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Livramento trying to control here.

Costa Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Livramento is defending well.
Costa Jr trying to pass the guard but Livramento defending well.

Costa Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Livramento is just riding it out for now. Costa Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Livramento is trying to stand up here but Costa Jr is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livramento makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Livramento.
Livramento manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Livramento putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Livramento trying to control but Costa Jr is having none of it.
Costa Jr can't escape the position.

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.
Livramento breaks from Costa Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Livramento with a couple of short strikes.
Livramento prevents Costa Jr from getting the reversal.
Livramento lands a nice shot to the head.
Livramento lands a nice shot to the head.
Livramento trying to control but Costa Jr is having none of it.
Livramento landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livramento prevents Costa Jr from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rai Costa Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Livramento shoots and misses
and Costa Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Costa Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Livramento's waist but Livramento gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa Jr off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Livramento scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Rai Costa Jr has been cut.
Costa Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Livramento connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonio Livramento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rai Costa Jr.
Livramento clobbers Costa Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Livramento pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Livramento pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Livramento throws a low kick but it's checked well by Costa Jr.
The fighters circling - Costa Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livramento fails with the takedown.
Livramento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa Jr slips a straight right by Livramento.

Livramento gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costa Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Livramento is keeping the position for now.
Livramento on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Livramento tries to get out of the position.
Costa Jr won't allow Livramento to get back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa Jr advances to half guard.

Costa Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Livramento doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costa Jr.
Livramento won't allow Costa Jr to pass to mount.
Livramento wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Livramento works his way to full guard. Good work.
Costa Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Livramento swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Costa Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Costa Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Livramento.
Costa Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Costa Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Livramento has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Costa Jr but great work by Livramento.

Livramento decides to stand up, so the ref orders Costa Jr to his feet.
Costa Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Livramento sprawls well. He's pushed Costa Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Livramento moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Livramento misses.

Costa Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Livramento's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rai Costa Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rai Costa Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Livramento tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Livramento lands a two punch combo.
Livramento misses with a takedown

and Costa Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Livramento!

Costa Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Costa Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Livramento has worked his arm free - good work by Livramento!
Costa Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Livramento's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Livramento is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Costa Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livramento knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costa Jr on the ground.

Costa Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Livramento rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Costa Jr's guard! Nice work there by Livramento!

Costa Jr looking for a guillotine here but Livramento defends easily.
Livramento stopping the sweep attempt from Costa Jr.

Costa Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Livramento is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Costa Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Livramento's back instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Livramento is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Costa Jr gets his way!

Costa Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Livramento is defending it well.

Costa Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Livramento showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Livramento fending off the submission attempt from Costa Jr.
Livramento wants to control his opponent's hands but Costa Jr gets his hands free.

Costa Jr working for the choke.

Costa Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Livramento has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livramento tries to escape but Costa Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Livramento is working hard here to advance position.

Costa Jr has got one arm under Livramento's chin. This could be trouble... Livramento trying to control the other hand but Costa Jr gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Livramento has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rai Costa Jr!