PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares's entrance music is .... A fine choice. Samir Kahric will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Palhares
vs
Kahric

173 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Mundo Green - World Verde

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rousimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samir Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares tries to land a leg kick but Kahric saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Kahric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahric finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahric checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palhares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Palhares feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kahric working for submissions but it's allowed Palhares to get to half guard.
Kahric is refusing to be controlled, as Palhares sits in half guard.

Kahric is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares.
Palhares wants to pass to mount but Kahric is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Kahric trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up.

Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahric's head.
Palhares not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palhares tries to land a leg kick but Kahric saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palhares moves out of range as Kahric throws a body kick.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but Kahric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kahric drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Palhares gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
Palhares is looking for a sweep. Kahric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahric thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Kahric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palhares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Palhares tries to get to full guard but Kahric has control of the leg.
Palhares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palhares is defending against the submission attempts here by Kahric.

Palhares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palhares is looking to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kahric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kahric's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Palhares regains full guard. Nicely done.

Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahric would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Palhares trying to keep a closed guard but Kahric is proving a slippery customer.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Kahric controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rousimar Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kahric is looking to clinch.
Palhares thows a leg kick but Kahric checks it
and Kahric counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Kahric counters with an outside leg kick.
Kahric throws a head kick but Palhares moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares thows a leg kick but Kahric checks it
and Kahric counters with a low kick, right behind Palhares 's knee.
Palhares thows a leg kick but Kahric checks it
and Kahric counters with an outside leg kick.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Kahric moves out of range easily.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Palhares misses

and Kahric counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Palhares moves into full guard.
Palhares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Palhares is working for a guillotine from mount but Kahric frees his head quite easily.

Palhares is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kahric has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kahric!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palhares is pulling down on Kahric's head to control his posture.

Kahric decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Palhares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahric throws out a leg kick but Palhares moves out of range and Kahric only half commits.
Kahric throws a leg kick but Palhares sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palhares thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kahric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kahric shoots in looking for a takedown. Palhares tries to sprawl out of it but Kahric keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Palhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kahric sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palhares counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kahric avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares checks a leg kick.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahric avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares misses the jab.
Kahric misses with a double jab.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Kahric counters with a nice kick to the body.
Samir Kahric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhares thows a leg kick but Kahric checks it
and Kahric counters with a nice low kick that buckles Palhares's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samir Kahric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Palhares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Palhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahric throws the kick towards the body but Palhares avoids it.
Palhares throws a lazy head kick
and Kahric counters with a nice leg kick.
Palhares throws a lazy head kick
and Kahric counters with a slapping leg kick.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Kahric counters with a slapping leg kick.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahric sprawls well. Kahric wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahric tries to score a power double leg takedown but Palhares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kahric somewhat.
Kahric fakes the leg kick and cracks Palhares in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric stuffs the takedown attempt from Palhares. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahric dips to his left and cracks Palhares with an uppercut!

Kahric shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palhares napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palhares is trying to control Kahric's posture but Kahric avoids it.
Palhares regains half guard.
Palhares looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but Kahric is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Palhares throwing short punches from the bottom.

Palhares looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kahric is defending well. Palhares quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kahric has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Palhares celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rousimar Palhares!