PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bre Erskraquer (ranked 5711 p4p, 4587 weight class) and Rodrygo Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bre Erskraquer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Erskraquer
vs
Paulista

192 cm
19
170
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bre Erskraquer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrygo Paulista!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erskraquer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paulista tries to avoid it but Erskraquer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paulista to the ground. Paulista escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Erskraquer moves out of range of the body kick from Paulista.
Paulista lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Erskraquer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paulista.
Erskraquer takes one to the chin there.
Paulista digs a good hook to Erskraquer's body.
Paulista scores with a leg kick.

Erskraquer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Paulista looking for subs off his back but Erskraquer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Erskraquer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erskraquer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Erskraquer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Erskraquer controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paulista is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erskraquer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Erskraquer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Erskraquer uses his free foot to push down on Paulista's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paulista.
Erskraquer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paulista can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erskraquer working for a submission but Paulista is keeping him at bay.
Erskraquer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Erskraquer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Erskraquer landing strikes from the mount.
Erskraquer controlling his opponent.
Erskraquer scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erskraquer controlling the position easily from mount.
Erskraquer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Erskraquer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulista can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erskraquer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bre Erskraquer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Erskraquer forces Paulista back against the cage and clinches.

Erskraquer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paulista must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erskraquer pulls Paulista in close to his closed guard and prevents Paulista from doing any damage or advancing position.

Erskraquer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paulista rolls with it to try and escape but Erskraquer cranks on the arm and Paulista is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bre Erskraquer!