PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Elvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Arabi
vs
Elvis

200 cm
20
262 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
230 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Arabi!
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, Nino Elvis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elvis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elvis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arabi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elvis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arabi tries to get to full guard but Elvis has control of the leg.
Elvis stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Let's hope that Elvis 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.

Elvis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Elvis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arabi is fending him off so far but Elvis persists. Nope, Arabi circles away and we're back to standing.

Elvis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Elvis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arabi is desperately trying to improve his position but Elvis has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elvis controlling the position easily from mount.
Arabi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arabi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Elvis seems content to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Nino Elvis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arabi tries for a takedown but Elvis circles away easily

and Elvis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arabi won't be happy with that.
Elvis controlling the position.
Arabi is not content to let Elvis control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elvis is staying tight to Arabi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Elvis working the head with strikes.
Arabi being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arabi is trying to improve his position.
Elvis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Elvis controls the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Nino Elvis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arabi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Elvis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arabi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elvis scores with a takedown into Arabi's guard.
Elvis wants to pass the guard but Arabi is keeping the position.
Elvis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Elvis looking to improve position, pressing down on Arabi's thigh with his hand. Arabi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Elvis paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Elvis's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Arabi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Arabi!