PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archibald Schwarzenegger (ranked 731 p4p, 1689 weight class) and Vinicius Fontes (ranked 52 p4p, 144 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Schwarzenegger
vs
Fontes

225 cm
27
145
7 - 0 - 0

172 cm
27
150
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Archibald Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Fontes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwarzenegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontes.
Schwarzenegger attempts a counter takedown but Fontes avoids it well and moves away.
Fontes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fontes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fontes misses with a wild body shot.
Schwarzenegger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Archibald Schwarzenegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzenegger has his takedown stuffed
and Fontes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schwarzenegger just misses with a punch to the body.
Fontes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwarzenegger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarzenegger feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Schwarzenegger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schwarzenegger lands in his opponent's guard.
Fontes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fontes is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzenegger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fontes is looking to stand up but Schwarzenegger isn't so interested in that idea.

Schwarzenegger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schwarzenegger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fontes keeping full guard, as Schwarzenegger tries to pass.

Schwarzenegger drops back looking for a leg! Fontes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fontes manages to kick Schwarzenegger off! Schwarzenegger jumps back into Fontes's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schwarzenegger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two 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.
Fontes is controlling Schwarzenegger's posture.
Schwarzenegger stops Fontes from standing up.
Schwarzenegger won't allow Fontes to sweep him here.
Schwarzenegger advances to half guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to take a breather but Fontes is having none of it.
Fontes wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger is pressing down on Fontes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fontes is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontes wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fontes!
Fontes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwarzenegger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwarzenegger avoids the attempt from Fontes to control.
Schwarzenegger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwarzenegger has a good base and remains in mount.
Fontes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fontes is looking to improve his position but Schwarzenegger isn't that keen on the idea.
Fontes wants to control but Schwarzenegger is having none of it.
Fontes is trying to escape the mount.
Fontes tries to lock up and control but Schwarzenegger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fontes is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schwarzenegger looking to secure an arm triangle but Fontes defends it well.
Fontes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger wants to control the pace but Fontes is squirming around nicely.

Schwarzenegger looking for a guillotine from mount but Fontes is having none of it.

Schwarzenegger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fontes is now in Schwarzenegger's guard. A big mistake from Schwarzenegger there, giving up the dominant position!
Fontes trying to control but Schwarzenegger is working from the bottom.
Fontes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schwarzenegger keeping full guard, as Fontes tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fontes trying to control but Schwarzenegger is working from the bottom.
Fontes wants to pass the guard but Schwarzenegger is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Schwarzenegger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fontes as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzenegger connects with an inside leg kick.
Fontes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwarzenegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontes.
Fontes swings for the body but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
Fontes throws out a loose jab but Schwarzenegger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarzenegger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fontes sprawls and moves away.
Schwarzenegger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schwarzenegger throws a nice looking combination but Fontes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fontes feints a jab promting Schwarzenegger to slip. Fontes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schwarzenegger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schwarzenegger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger misses with a lunging right hand
and Fontes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fontes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fontes blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Fontes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fontes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schwarzenegger.
A big left from Schwarzenegger misses.
Fontes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fontes throws a right hand that Schwarzenegger ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwarzenegger also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schwarzenegger or perhaps it was just good defense by Fontes, which made it look bad.
Schwarzenegger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fontes throws a jab but it's blocked by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fontes! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archibald Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fontes backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fontes lands a slapping body shot.
Fontes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schwarzenegger rather than just go for the knockout.
Schwarzenegger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fontes swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fontes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt.
Fontes connects with a nice looking jab.
Schwarzenegger scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fontes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Fontes. Those never looked like landing.
Schwarzenegger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fontes throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger avoids them all with ease.
Fontes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwarzenegger throws out the jab.
Vinicius Fontes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwarzenegger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fontes slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fontes looks to land a left hand but Schwarzenegger moved out of range nicely.
Schwarzenegger scores with a jab to the head.
Schwarzenegger looks to score with a jab to the body but Fontes is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fontes! But no joy.
Vinicius Fontes seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzenegger gets a double leg takedown into Fontes's guard.
Fontes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Schwarzenegger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fontes wants to stand but Schwarzenegger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Schwarzenegger working for a triangle but Fontes defends it easily.
Schwarzenegger keeping full guard, as Fontes tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinicius Fontes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fontes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwarzenegger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fontes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Fontes. Those never looked like landing.
Schwarzenegger fails to land the takedown.
Fontes just misses with a punch to the body.
Fontes misses with an uppercut. Schwarzenegger saw that one coming.
Fontes looks to throw the jab but Schwarzenegger is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schwarzenegger throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fontes! But no joy.
Schwarzenegger avoids the body shot from Fontes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger fails with the takedown.
Fontes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schwarzenegger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fontes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarzenegger misses with a straight right.
Fontes throws a looping overhand right but Schwarzenegger ducks down to avoid it.
Fontes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger obviously looking to wear him down.
Fontes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Schwarzenegger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schwarzenegger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwarzenegger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fontes is fending him off so far but Schwarzenegger persists. Nope, Fontes circles away and we're back to standing.
As Schwarzenegger backs off Fontes throws a huge counter combo but Schwarzenegger manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archibald Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fontes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fontes is out of range.
Nice cross by Schwarzenegger.
A jab from Schwarzenegger does it's job there.
Fontes misses with a straight right.
Schwarzenegger moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzenegger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fontes is able to avoid easily.
Fontes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwarzenegger moves away.
Schwarzenegger lands an overhand right.
Fontes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzenegger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fontes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schwarzenegger throws a leg kick
and Fontes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fontes as he avoids it easily.
Fontes looks to land a right hand but Schwarzenegger moved out of range.
Schwarzenegger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schwarzenegger takes a swing at Fontes's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Fontes misses.
Schwarzenegger throws a hook to the side of Fontes's head but Fontes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fontes digs a good body shot into Schwarzenegger's ribs.
Fontes throws a lazy uppercut

and Schwarzenegger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger is standing up over Fontes. Fontes looks to escape but Schwarzenegger dives into side control.

Fontes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schwarzenegger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger prevents Fontes from escaping the position.
Fontes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schwarzenegger off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwarzenegger can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fontes controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Fontes 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.
Schwarzenegger tries to break free.
Good control from Fontes.
Schwarzenegger is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bigfoot BJJ, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schwarzenegger just trying to survive but Fontes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Fontes really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fontes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown but Fontes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Schwarzenegger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fontes sneaks back into half guard.
Schwarzenegger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Fontes is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwarzenegger.
Fontes is trying to stand back up but Schwarzenegger is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontes trying to control here.
Fontes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fontes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger stops Fontes from standing up.
Schwarzenegger stays in close to Fontes's body and controls the position.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontes, not yet.
Fontes keeping full guard, as Schwarzenegger tries to pass.
Fontes wants to stand up but Schwarzenegger is controlling him.
Fontes controls Schwarzenegger momentarily but Schwarzenegger frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schwarzenegger tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontes is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.
Schwarzenegger misses with a left hand
and Fontes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fontes with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwarzenegger misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Fontes misses.
Schwarzenegger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fontes.
Schwarzenegger throws a right and a left that Fontes avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwarzenegger. Fontes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwarzenegger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fontes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Schwarzenegger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger slips a jab from Fontes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwarzenegger.
Fontes blocks a jab.
Fontes looks to throw the jab but Schwarzenegger is out of range.
Schwarzenegger misses with a looping right.
Schwarzenegger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fontes throws a looping overhand right but Schwarzenegger ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Schwarzenegger.
Fontes misses the jab.
Schwarzenegger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fontes misses the shot to the body.
Schwarzenegger thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fontes as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzenegger misses the shot to the body.
Fontes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown
and Fontes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archibald Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fontes misses with a looping left.
Fontes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fontes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schwarzenegger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontes.
Schwarzenegger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fontes.
Schwarzenegger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fontes counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vinicius Fontes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fontes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger obviously looking to wear him down.
Schwarzenegger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schwarzenegger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fontes checks it well.
A nice side step and Fontes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Schwarzenegger misses.
Fontes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fontes misses with a hook. Schwarzenegger ducked under it nicely.
Schwarzenegger blocks a jab.
Fontes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schwarzenegger misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontes misses with the combination.
Fontes cracks Schwarzenegger with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontes moves away from the strike by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Schwarzenegger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fontes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fontes tries to hold on but Schwarzenegger postures up.
Fontes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fontes is working to get back to half guard.

Schwarzenegger is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Fontes is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Fontes flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Schwarzenegger anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Fontes and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Schwarzenegger slips an arm under Fontes chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Schwarzenegger has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Schwarzenegger is squeezing on Fontes like an anaconda would it's prey. Fontes fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Archibald Schwarzenegger!
Archibald Schwarzenegger retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Archibald Schwarzenegger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.