PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Amarante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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?

Charles
vs
Amarante

187 cm
19
231 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
242 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Amarante!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Charles. No joy for Amarante on that attempt.

Amarante gets caught flat footed, as Charles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Amarante is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Charles is controlling him.
Charles pushing down on Amarante's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Charles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Amarante is trying to get back to full guard.

Charles decides to return to a standing position.
Charles slips a jab and a cross from Amarante.

Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amarante is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarante is in trouble now - Charles has advanced to mount!
Charles controlling his opponent.
Amarante tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Amarante is trying to stand.
Amarante looks gassed!
Charles controlling his opponent.

Charles has isolated one of Amarante's arms. Amarante looking to fight him off but Charles twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slim Charles!