PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kid bengala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Maia
vs
bengala

183 cm
22
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Win Nutritional

[†]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, kid bengala!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Maia jumps guard and drags bengala to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
bengala slips nicely into half guard.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maia is staying active underneath bengala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.

bengala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
bengala trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
bengala wants to pass the guard but Maia is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bengala throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.

Maia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. bengala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Maia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, bengala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maia but great work by bengala.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia regains half guard.
Maia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from bengala.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.

bengala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maia sees it coming and defends easily.
Maia moves into full guard.
Maia keeping full guard, as bengala tries to pass.
bengala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bengala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

bengala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maia is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

bengala is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maia works his way to full guard. Good work.
bengala trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

bengala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, bengala has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

bengala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maia keeping moving, preventing bengala from controlling successfully.

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

Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
bengala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for bengala!

Maia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… bengala is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by bengala and Maia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Maia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Maia shoots in for a takedown but bengala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
bengala with a lazy takedown attempt

and Maia counters with a nice double leg into side control. bengala won't be happy with that.

Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Maia swings around for an armbar but bengala sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maia's guard.

Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bengala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bengala wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

bengala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
bengala tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily

and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. bengala didn't expect that.

Maia drops back looking for a leg! bengala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and bengala manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into bengala's guard.
Maia looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Maia swings around for an armbar but bengala sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maia's guard.
bengala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bengala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but bengala is one step ahead there.

Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
bengala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
bengala passes Maia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
bengala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.
bengala throwing shots but Maia is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
bengala tries to pass to full mount but Maia defends it.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bengala tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily

and Maia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Demian Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kid bengala.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bengala swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Maia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! bengala is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! bengala has escaped and now he's on top!

Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bengala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
bengala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Maia dominated that second round.
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. 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.

Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Maia shoots in and bounces bengala off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Maia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and bengala dives on top into guard.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
bengala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
bengala trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.

Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

bengala drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says bengala as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Maia screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with bengala! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). kid bengala!