PC 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kevin Rudolf - In the City kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Harris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Vlad
vs
Harris

189 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

200 cm
28
250 lbs
5 - 17 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mighty Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vlad looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A combination from Vlad does no damage.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Vlad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Vlad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.

Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vlad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris trying to control the position.

Harris is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vlad has his hands clasped together but Harris extends an breaks Vlad's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Harris.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Harris!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Ia Eklundh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Byron Long enters the cage!

Ia Eklundh
vs
Long

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mattias Ia Eklundh !
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, Byron Long!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eklundh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eklundh looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Eklundh gets caught napping as Long dives in and scores a takedown. Eklundh manages to retain guard.
Long controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Long landing with the ground and pound.
Long keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eklundh 's head.
Long slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Long has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Byron Long wasn't active enough on the ground.

Long closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Long lands in his opponent's guard.
Eklundh has momentary wrist control but Long slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long controlling from the top position.
Long has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Byron Long was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Long misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Long looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Long slips nicely into half guard.
Long lands with a punch from half guard.
Long works his foot free and advances to mount.
Long working Eklundh over with strikes here.
Long landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long with shots to the head and body - Eklundh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Long lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Long looking to finish Eklundh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Eklundh !
Eklundh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Eklundh is rocked!
Long raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Eklundh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Long lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Long has isolated one of Eklundh 's arms. Eklundh looking to fight him off but Long twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byron Long!
After the fight, Byron Long was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartan Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into the arena with Funkist-Snow Fairy blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dos Santos
vs
Chuteboxe

195 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
260 lbs
7 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spartan Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to clinch up
and Chuteboxe counters with a body kick that stops Dos Santos in his tracks momentarily.
Dos Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chuteboxe counters with a body kick that stops Dos Santos in his tracks momentarily.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chuteboxe sprawls well. Chuteboxe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuteboxe sizes up Dos Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chuteboxe throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Dos Santos to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Chuteboxe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spartan Chuteboxe!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Jesus Cristo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Santos
vs
Silva

200 cm
24
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

195 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erick Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is taking a breather. Santos 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.

Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now.
Silva controlling the action here.

That's two 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.
Santos is holding on to half guard well.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos is trying to stand.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Santos still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Santos has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santos controlling the action here.

Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Santos postures up.
Silva tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Silva tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Santos moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.

It looks like Jorge Santos has been cut.

Santos jumps guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Santos wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erick Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erick Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva is looking to chop away at Santos's legs.
Silva tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorge Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Silva.

Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos jumps guard but Silva stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jorge Santos just wasn't active enough.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erick Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.

Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Silva gets to his feet. Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorge Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Santos has managed to clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Santos has him pressed against the cage.

Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.

Silva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Santos has locked up a guillotine! Santos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silva is holding on here and Santos must be using up a lot of energy. Silva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Santos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Balare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Macena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Macena is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Balare
vs
Macena

170 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Dimestar Athletics & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Balare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Macena!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macena tries to clinch but Balare moves out of range.
Balare swats away the attempt to clinch by Macena.

Macena clinches with his opponent.

Macena has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Balare is trying to keep an underhook but Macena manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Macena looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Balare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Balare actively working from the bottom here.

Balare looking for submissions off his back.

Balare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balare looking for submissions off his back.

Balare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Balare looking for submissions off his back.
Macena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macena working the head and body with strikes.
Macena has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Macena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Balare bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macena looking for a guillotine here but Balare defends easily.

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

Balare is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Macena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balare defends well.

Balare postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macena is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Balare, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Macena is sitting in close to Balare's body. Balare has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Macena is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Macena is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Balare.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Balare!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sharp Straw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Straw
vs
Gomez

175 cm
28
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

172 cm
22
149 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Dimestar Athletics & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sharp Straw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez swings for the body but Straw moves out of range.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Straw.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Gomez looks to land a combination. Straw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Straw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Straw misses with a takedown
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sharp Straw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Straw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Straw shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Straw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Straw checks a leg kick.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Gomez dives in and scores a takedown into Straw's guard.

Straw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Straw has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Straw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Straw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.

Straw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gomez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Straw is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily.

Straw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.

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

Straw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Gomez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Straw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control but Straw is working from the bottom.

Straw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.

Straw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Straw working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Straw is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gomez frees his head nicely. Oh but Straw has switched to an armbar! Gomez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sharp Straw!
Sharp Straw really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dimestar Athletics & Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.