PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hazashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo Hazashi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Hazashi
vs
Vinicius

195 cm
19
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
201 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanzo Hazashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazashi looks for a takedown but Vinicius sprawls well.
Hazashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vinicius sprawls well. Vinicius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Hazashi is breathing heavily.

Vinicius forces Hazashi back against the cage and clinches.

Vinicius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vinicius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vinicius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazashi's head.
Hazashi is staying active underneath Vinicius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vinicius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like Vinicius is going to stand back up.
Vinicius trying to pass the guard but Hazashi defending well.
Hazashi is staying active underneath Vinicius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vinicius trying to pass the guard but Hazashi defending well.
Vinicius is looking to take a break and control but Hazashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hazashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vinicius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vinicius controlling from the top position.
Vinicius wants to stand but Hazashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vinicius trying to control but Hazashi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius is stalling in the full guard.
Vinicius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vinicius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vinicius working some strikes from top position.
Vinicius wants to pass the guard but Hazashi is keeping the position.
Hazashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Vinicius feints and as Hazashi raises his hands in defense, Vinicius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vinicius controlling from the top position.
Hazashi wants to stand but Vinicius is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius wants to stand but Hazashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vinicius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vinicius is working Hazashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vinicius staying calm.
Check out the look on Vinicius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hazashi tries to escape but Vinicius is in control.
Vinicius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hazashi is not content to let Vinicius control the position.
Vinicius passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hazashi!
Hazashi is working to get back to half guard.
Hazashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vinicius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vinicius working Hazashi over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Vinicius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hazashi tries for a takedown but Vinicius circles away easily

and Vinicius counters by moving into the clinch.
Vinicius is trying to drag Hazashi to the mat but Hazashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vinicius tries for a takedown but Hazashi manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vinicius - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Vinicius gets control of Hazashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vinicius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vinicius is trying to control the position but Hazashi postures up.

Vinicius is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vinicius tries to pull guard but Hazashi won't allow it.
Hanzo Hazashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Vinicius.
Hazashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vinicius pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Vinicius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vinicius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vinicius working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vinicius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hazashi is not content to let Vinicius control the position.
Hazashi is trying to control Vinicius's posture but Vinicius avoids it.
Hazashi holding on.
Vinicius tries to move to mount but Hazashi blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hazashi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

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

Vinicius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vinicius lands in his opponent's guard.
Vinicius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hazashi has Vinicius pulled in close to control his posture.
Vinicius sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazashi wants to get back to his feet but Vinicius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazashi controls Vinicius momentarily but Vinicius frees himself.
Vinicius throws a big right hand that misses.
Vinicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinicius might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hazashi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vinicius shoots in and drives through. Hazashi sprawls well.

Vinicius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vinicius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hazashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanzo Hazashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hazashi as Vinicius shoots in.

Hazashi gets the takedown into side control.
Vinicius is trying to get back to half guard.
Vinicius can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Vinicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hazashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vinicius.

Vinicius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Vinicius stands and steps away. Hazashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Vinicius clinches up with Hazashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Hazashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vinicius just stands there and leans against the cage.

Vinicius turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vinicius manages to end up in side control.
Vinicius working away.

Vinicius stands up.
Horrible takedown by Vinicius or perhaps it was just good defense by Hazashi which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vinicius moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinicius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hazashi can't fight it off and eventually Vinicius manages to take the fight to the floor. Hazashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hazashi is controlling Vinicius's posture.

Hazashi looking for a guillotine here but Vinicius defends easily.

Vinicius gets to his feet - Hazashi follows without any prompting.
Hanzo Hazashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vinicius rushes Hazashi and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazashi tries to pull guard but Vinicius holds him up against the cage and eventually Hazashi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Hazashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vinicius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinicius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hazashi but Hazashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hazashi shoots and misses

and Vinicius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hazashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinicius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hazashi with a poor takedown

and Vinicius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Vinicius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hazashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vinicius has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Vinicius stands up.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hazashi but Hazashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vinicius misses with a body kick.
Hazashi tries to clinch but Vinicius is having none of it.

Vinicius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hazashi tries to hold on but Vinicius postures up.
Hazashi can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinicius goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hazashi turns into him and now he's in Vinicius's guard.
Hazashi tries to stand but Vinicius is controlling from the bottom.
Hazashi throws a strike but Vinicius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vinicius stops Hazashi from standing up.
Hanzo Hazashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz Vinicius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinicius stays in close to Hazashi's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Vinicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vinicius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Vinicius!