PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cicero Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ice
vs
Cobra

190 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, General Ice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cicero Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ice blocks a head kick by Cobra.
Ice throws a nice looking combination but Cobra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Ice gets caught flat footed, as Cobra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cobra trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Cobra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cobra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cobra wanted to stand there but Ice had control of the position.
Ice throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobra manages to get himself to full guard.
Cobra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Cobra looking for a guillotine here but Ice defends easily.
Ice works over Cobra with some ground and pound from guard.

Cobra working for a triangle but Ice defends it easily.

Cobra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cobra looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra has momentary wrist control but Ice slips an elbow through the middle.

Cobra is looking for a triangle but Ice pushes his legs off easily.
Ice throws a big right hand that misses.
Ice throws a big right hand that misses.
Ice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ice working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cobra's head.

Ice stands up and waves to Cobra to follow him.
Cobra keeps the fight on the outside.

Ice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ice connects with a nice short shot to Cobra's temple.
Cobra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ice.
Cobra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ice.

Cobra looking for submissions off his back.

Ice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cobra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ice.
Ice thows a huge punch but Cobra dodges it nicely.
Cobra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ice misses the jab.
Cobra looks to clinch

and Ice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ice.
Nice elbow from Cobra.
Cobra lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cobra can't get the takedown.
Ice can't break the clinch.
Cobra is pressed up against the cage. Ice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobra down to the mat. Cobra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cobra throws a head kick that Ice semi-blocks.
Ice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobra pinned against the cage. Cobra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobra moves in looking to clinch but Ice pushes him off.
Cobra is looking to clinch but Ice is avoiding it.

Cobra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ice tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Cobra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ice is trying to control Cobra's posture but Cobra avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cobra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ice is trying to control Cobra's posture but Cobra avoids it.

Cobra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ice has escaped the position, nice work there.

Cobra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ice striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Cobra tries for a kimura but Ice is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that General Ice will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ice scores a takedown into full mount!
Cobra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ice is nestled in close to Cobra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ice not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Cobra is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ice pulls his head out easily.

Cobra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cobra taking some punishment here, with Ice in his half guard.
Ice scoring with strikes to the body and head.
General Ice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cobra is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ice pulls his head out easily.

Cobra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice working Cobra over with strikes.

Cobra looking for submissions off his back.
Ice is trying to control the action in half guard but Cobra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cobra trying to control but Ice postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ice drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ice working some strikes from top position.

Cobra kicks Ice off and gets to his feet.

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Cobra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ice avoids the elbow strike from Cobra, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries for a takedown but Ice manages to get underhooks.
Cobra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobra has him pressed against the cage.

Cobra pulls guard effortlessly.
Cobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cobra has his foot on Ice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ice works his way back into a safe position though.

Cobra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cobra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cobra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ice lands a couple of digs.
Ice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ice.

Cobra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cobra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cobra looking for a guillotine here but Ice defends easily.
Ice throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.

Cobra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Cobra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cobra has his foot on Ice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ice works his way back into a safe position though.

Cobra working for a triangle but Ice defends it easily.
Ice with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Cobra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cobra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cobra tries for a takedown but Ice circles away easily
and Ice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobra fails with the takedown
and Ice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cicero Cobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ice misses with a two punch combination.
Cobra tries to clinch but Ice moves out of range.
Cobra keeps the fight on the outside.
Ice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobra doesn't manage to clinch there - Ice circles away.
Ice tries to clinch up.
Ice tries to clinch but Cobra moves out of range.
General Ice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ice is trying to break free.
Cobra can't get the takedown.
General Ice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Cobra.
Cobra goes for a takedown attempt but Ice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ice.
Ice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Ice are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cobra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ice's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ice trying to control the action but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Cobra wants to control but Ice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ice is keen to just control but Cobra is a slippery customer.
Cobra regains full guard. Nicely done.

Cobra had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ice is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cobra Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ice's back instead.
Ice has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cobra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cobra is looking for the choke from the back position but Ice is controlling his hands well.

Ice preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cobra.

Cobra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Cobra is persistently looking for the submission but Ice is defending it well.

Cobra looking for the choke but no joy.
Ice tries to escape but Cobra has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ice just trying to survive but Cobra is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cobra is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Ice fending off the submission attempt from Cobra.
Ice tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Cobra is working for a guillotine from mount but Ice frees his head quite easily.
Ice is squirming around, avoiding Cobra's attempts to control the action.
Cobra thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Cobra goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ice is on top in guard.

Cobra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice lands a couple of elbows.

Cobra has his foot on Ice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ice works his way back into a safe position though.
Ice throwing strikes but missing.
Cobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ice lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Cobra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cobra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cobra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cicero Cobra.
I think Cobra 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cicero Cobra!