PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouvidus Cerentus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ouvidus Cerentus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Brandao
vs
Cerentus

195 cm
23
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

195 cm
22
267 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ouvidus Cerentus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao wants to clinch up but Cerentus keeps it at a distance.

Brandao closes the distance and pushes Cerentus back into the cage.

Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cerentus looks to land a combination but Brandao avoids it well.
Cerentus throws a right and a left that Brandao avoids nicely.
Brandao throws a series of punches but Cerentus moves out of range.
Cerentus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandao.

Brandao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cerentus, pushing him back against the cage.

Brandao breaks the clinch.
Cerentus closes the distance but Brandao moves to the side
and Brandao counters with a straight right hand.

Brandao closes the distance and clinches.
Cerentus is trying to break free.
Cerentus wants to break free but Brandao has control.
Cerentus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cerentus is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandao has double underhooks.
Brandao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cerentus backwards.

Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt

and Brandao counters by moving into the clinch.
Brandao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerentus's efforts to push away.
Brandao jumps guard but Cerentus stands there with Brandao around his waist. Brandao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cerentus is trying to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao prevents Cerentus from breaking the clinch.
Cerentus tries to circle away but Brandao has him pinned against the cage.

Brandao manages to pull guard.
Cerentus wants to stand but Brandao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cerentus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cerentus wants to stand but Brandao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cerentus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Brandao has his foot on Cerentus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerentus works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerentus is looking to stand up but Brandao won't let him.

Brandao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao has a closed guard, preventing Cerentus from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brandao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandao is breathing heavily.

Brandao has his foot on Cerentus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerentus works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerentus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brandao's guard.
Cerentus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Brandao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cerentus defends it easily.
Cerentus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brandao is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brandao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cerentus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cerentus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cerentus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brandao is proving hard to escape from.

Brandao wriggles free and stands up.
Cerentus throws a series of punches but Brandao moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cerentus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cerentus wants it to stay on the feet.
Ouvidus Cerentus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerentus misses with a double jab.
Cerentus tries to clinch up

and Brandao counters by moving into the clinch.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Cerentus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerentus tries to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling the position.

Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cerentus tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cerentus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerentus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brandao. Brandao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cerentus closes the distance looking to clinch

and Brandao counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao looking to stall.
Brandao has Cerentus pressed against the cage, preventing Cerentus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Brandao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cerentus is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandao has double underhooks.
Brandao trying to stall but Cerentus improves his position.
Cerentus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Cerentus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brandao taking a breather.
Brandao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerentus's efforts to push away.
Cerentus throws an elbow but it misses.
Brandao looking to stall.
Cerentus has had enough of the clinch but Brandao keeps him there for the moment.
Cerentus is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandao has double underhooks.
Brandao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cerentus is trying to break free.
Cerentus tries to break free but Brandao pushes him back against the cage.
Cerentus is trying to break the clinch but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerentus is trying to break the clinch but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.

Brandao gets control of Cerentus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brandao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Brandao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cerentus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brandao is tightening it up a little... Cerentus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cerentus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cerentus taps out! nice BJJ there by Brandao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ramon Brandao!