PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atapang Atao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algenir Aguiar De Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Algenir Aguiar De Mira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Atao
vs
Aguiar De Mira

155 cm
27
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atapang Atao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir Aguiar De Mira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atao throws a lazy right hand but Aguiar De Mira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguiar De Mira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguiar De Mira was well out of range. Poor timing from Atao.
Aguiar De Mira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Atapang Atao has been cut.
Atao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aguiar De Mira.
Atao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguiar De Mira.
Atao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Atao tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aguiar De Mira just content to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aguiar De Mira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atao, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Atao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aguiar De Mira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Atao!
Atao trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aguiar De Mira controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aguiar De Mira get's back to his feet.
Atao tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguiar De Mira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atao.
Atao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aguiar De Mira.
Atao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguiar De Mira was well out of range. Poor timing from Atao.
Nice sprawl there from Atao as Aguiar De Mira shoots in.
Atao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aguiar De Mira.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aguiar De Mira.

Aguiar De Mira moves into range and clinches up with Atao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atao struggles to land a body shot inside as Aguiar De Mira controls his hands.
Aguiar De Mira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atao up against the cage.
Aguiar De Mira wants to take the fight to the mat but Atao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atapang Atao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algenir Aguiar De Mira.
Aguiar De Mira tries a body shot but Atao blocks it.
Atao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atao throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguiar De Mira.
Aguiar De Mira jumps guard but Atao stands there with Aguiar De Mira around his waist. Aguiar De Mira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Atao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aguiar De Mira's efforts to push away.
Aguiar De Mira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atao smiles and moves away.
Atao misses with a head kick.
Atao misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atao. Aguiar De Mira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atao throws a jab but it's blocked by Aguiar De Mira.
Atao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aguiar De Mira moves away.
Horrible takedown by Aguiar De Mira or perhaps it was just good defense by Atao which made him look bad.
Atao scores with a punch to the head.
Aguiar De Mira fails to land with a series of punches.
Atao loads up on a big right hand but Aguiar De Mira slips the punch.
Atao throws a head kick that misses.

Aguiar De Mira moves into range and clinches up with Atao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atao misses with a body punch.
Atao has a couple of punches blocked by Aguiar De Mira.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atao tries to work over Aguiar De Mira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aguiar De Mira is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algenir Aguiar De Mira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atapang Atao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A lazy body kick from Atao

and Aguiar De Mira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aguiar De Mira.

Atao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Atao.
Aguiar De Mira fails with a takedown attempt.
Atao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aguiar De Mira avoids the head kick by Atao.
Aguiar De Mira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atao throws a lazy uppercut

so Aguiar De Mira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aguiar De Mira landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguiar De Mira advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar De Mira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aguiar De Mira 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar De Mira breaks from Atao's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Aguiar De Mira looking for a guillotine from mount but Atao is having none of it.

Aguiar De Mira working for a guillotine from mount but Atao is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aguiar De Mira wants to finish this one by submission but Atao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aguiar De Mira.
Aguiar De Mira cracks Atao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar De Mira with good strikes from the mount here!
Aguiar De Mira controlling from mount.

Aguiar De Mira is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Aguiar De Mira extends the arm and Atao is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Algenir Aguiar De Mira!