Coyotile 7: Battle of Heroes PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Tohmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Schlemper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tohmas comes to the cage accompanied by say. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schlemper's choice of entrance music: Black Alien - Tranqüilo. 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?

Tohmas
vs
Schlemper

172 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

203 cm
25
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralf Tohmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Schlemper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tohmas scores with a takedown into Schlemper's guard.

Schlemper has his feet on Tohmas's thighs here. He's pushed Tohmas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tohmas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Schlemper!
Post fight, Fabricio Schlemper took to the microphone: 'Chupa essa manga caralho,eu sou foda e a agora eu tô na minha categoria certa nem são caralho me segura'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Auzier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auzier comes to the cage accompanied by Champion it's Back!. This should be a great matchup!

Auzier
vs
Carvalho

175 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Auzier!
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, Rodolfo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Auzier. Auzier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Auzier ducks down to avoid it.
Auzier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a one-two to the body.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Auzier with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho scores with a nice head shot.
Auzier has his takedown stuffed
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Auzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Auzier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a left and a right that stings Auzier.
Auzier tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.

Auzier is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Auzier with a poor takedown
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Auzier tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily
and Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Auzier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Auzier is breathing heavily.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Auzier seems to have got his legs back now.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Carvalho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auzier fails with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Auzier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Auzier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodolfo Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho feints a jab promting Auzier to slip. Carvalho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Auzier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Auzier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Adriano Auzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Auzier fails with the takedown
and Auzier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Auzier with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carvalho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Auzier misses with a takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Auzier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Auzier ducks under and follows up with a left that Auzier also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Auzier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho thuds his right hand into Auzier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Auzier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Auzier tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily
and Carvalho counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Carvalho.
Auzier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Auzier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carvalho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Auzier scrambles back to his feet.
Carvalho lands a jab to Auzier's midsection.
Auzier misses with a takedown
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auzier misses with a takedown
and Carvalho counters with a one-two to the body.
Carvalho feints a jab promting Auzier to slip. Carvalho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Auzier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carvalho.
Auzier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carvalho sprawls well. Carvalho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Auzier gets slowly back to his feet.
Carvalho cracks Auzier with an open hand slap.
Auzier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carvalho pinned against the cage. Carvalho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carvalho lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auzier with a poor takedown
and Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Auzier shoots and misses
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combo that has Auzier backing up. Auzier nods at Carvalho to acknowledge the strikes.
Auzier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a left to the body.
Auzier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Auzier is defended easily by Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a decent looking hook.
Auzier shoots in and drives through. Carvalho sprawls well.
Auzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Auzier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Auzier has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Auzier is working to tighten his grip on Carvalho's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Carvalho has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Auzier is really squeezing tight and eventually Carvalho passes out! Auzier breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adriano Auzier!
A relieved looking Adriano Auzier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Katsunori Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes to the cage accompanied by Kinnikuman - Go Fight!. 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.

Takahashi
vs
Henrique

163 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Katsunori Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takahashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henrique wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi wants to get up but he can't break Henrique's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takahashi won't allow Henrique to get back to his feet.

Takahashi gets to his feet. Henrique looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henrique shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi shows good takedown defense.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henrique takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Henrique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Takahashi instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahashi is defending well.

Takahashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Takahashi has managed to clinch.

Takahashi manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Henrique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henrique has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Takahashi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henrique tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takahashi is in Henrique's guard.
Takahashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takahashi tries to stand but Henrique is controlling from the bottom.

Takahashi gets to his feet. Henrique looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Henrique darts in and clinches Takahashi up against the cage.

Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Takahashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henrique to the mat! Henrique manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henrique looking for a sweep. Not yet Henrique, not yet.
Takahashi wants to stand but Henrique is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takahashi stands and steps away. Henrique gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Henrique fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takahashi sprawls well initially but Henrique persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Henrique tries to pass to full mount but Takahashi defends it.

Henrique is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takahashi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Takahashi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Takahashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Henrique manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi stops Henrique from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi wanted to stand there but Henrique had control of the position.
Henrique is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi stops Henrique from standing up.

Takahashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Henrique, up you get!

Takahashi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henrique is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henrique avoid being mounted?
Takahashi wants to stand up but Henrique manages to regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henrique trying to control the position here.
Takahashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Takahashi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Henrique looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henrique tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsunori Takahashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Henrique closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takahashi to the mat! Takahashi manages to get full guard.
Takahashi is looking to stand up but Henrique isn't so interested in that idea.
Henrique advances position into side control!
Takahashi tries to escape but Henrique is in control.
Henrique postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henrique trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet but Henrique drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique working the ground and pound but Takahashi is defending the strikes.
Henrique scores with punches from side control.
Henrique working the ground and pound but Takahashi is defending the strikes.

Henrique is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takahashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henrique trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.

Henrique tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
Takahashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Henrique has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique wants to stand but Takahashi has his arm trapped.
Takahashi is trying to get back to his feet.

Henrique decides to stand up, so the ref orders Takahashi to his feet.
Henrique scores with the left hand. Takahashi knows he should have avoided that one.

Takahashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henrique to the mat! Henrique manages to get full 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!
Henrique wants to stand but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Henrique wants to sweep but no luck.

Takahashi gets to his feet - Henrique follows without any prompting.

Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takahashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Henrique moves into the clinch.

Takahashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Henrique instigates a clinch.

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

Henrique closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henrique lands in his opponent's guard.
Katsunori Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet but Henrique is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henrique stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to stand up but Henrique is controlling him.
Henrique tries to stand but Takahashi is controlling from the bottom.
Takahashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Henrique tries to pass.
Takahashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henrique is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Henrique gets a clinch.

Takahashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Henrique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Henrique has closed the distance and engaged Takahashi in a clinch.

Henrique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Takahashi clinches.
Henrique is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Henrique jumps into guard, dragging Takahashi to the mat.
Henrique is wriggling around but Takahashi manages to pass to half guard.

Takahashi decides to return to a standing position.

Takahashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henrique looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Takahashi decides to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Takahashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henrique is trying to defend but Takahashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takahashi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Henrique.
Henrique wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Henrique is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takahashi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takahashi's back!
Takahashi is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henrique working for the choke.
Takahashi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Henrique punches Takahashi on the ear.

Henrique is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Takahashi is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henrique is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takahashi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takahashi for a finish.
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!
Henrique tries to get the hooks in deep but Takahashi pushed the leg off.
Takahashi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Takahashi prevents Henrique from getting a body triangle.
Takahashi trying to get back to his feet but Henrique is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustavo Henrique.
I think Henrique has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gustavo Henrique!
Gustavo Henrique seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.