PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bartowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Favio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dani Favio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bartowsky
vs
Favio

208 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

220 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Bartowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dani Favio!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that Favio avoids nicely.
Bartowsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartowsky misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Bartowsky does no damage.
Bartowsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Dani Favio has been cut.
Bartowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowsky misses with a two punch combination.

Favio drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bartowsky working for a triangle but Favio defends it easily.
Bartowsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Bartowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bartowsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartowsky wants to stand up but Favio is controlling him.

Bartowsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Favio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Favio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Favio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Favio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bartowsky looking for a guillotine here but Favio defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bartowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Favio defends well.
Favio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bartowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bartowsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Favio defends it easily.

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

Bartowsky working for a triangle but Favio defends it easily.

Bartowsky is looking for a triangle but Favio pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Bartowsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Favio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bartowsky misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Bartowsky does no damage.
Favio slips a jab and a cross from Bartowsky.
Bartowsky misses with a two punch combination.
Bartowsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartowsky misses with the combination.
Chuck Bartowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Bartowsky does no damage.
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that Favio avoids nicely.
Bartowsky works over Favio's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bartowsky.
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartowsky tries to bum rush Favio with a series of wild strikes but Favio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartowsky fails with the takedown

and Favio counters with a single leg into guard. Bartowsky didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bartowsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Favio is aware though and is defending well.
Bartowsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Favio's guard.
Bartowsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Favio is retaining full guard.
Bartowsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartowsky wants to control from the top but Favio keeps moving.
Bartowsky advances to half guard.

Bartowsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Favio has his hands clasped together around Bartowsky's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bartowsky is trying to work for a kimura but Favio is defending well.

Bartowsky is looking for a kimura here.

Bartowsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Favio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bartowsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Chuck Bartowsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Favio is looking for a sweep. Bartowsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bartowsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favio defends it well.

Bartowsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bartowsky.

Bartowsky trying to work for an americana but Favio has managed to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bartowsky 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.
Bartowsky wants to pass the guard but Favio is keeping the position.

Bartowsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartowsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartowsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chuck Bartowsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dani Favio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bartowsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Favio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Favio stalling the fight.
Bartowsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Favio has him pressed against the cage.
Bartowsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bartowsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bartowsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Favio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bartowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Favio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartowsky wants to pass the guard but Favio is keeping the position.
Favio wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bartowsky drops back looking for a leg! Favio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Favio manages to kick Bartowsky off! Bartowsky jumps back into Favio's guard.
Bartowsky won't allow Favio to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bartowsky 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.

Bartowsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bartowsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab lands there for Bartowsky.
Bartowsky throws a combination that misses

and Favio counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Bartowsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Favio defends it easily.

Bartowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favio throwing strikes from guard but Bartowsky blocks nicely.

Bartowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bartowsky working for a triangle but Favio defends it easily.
Favio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bartowsky looking for a guillotine here but Favio defends easily.

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

Bartowsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dani Favio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bartowsky is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Favio rolls with it to try and escape but Bartowsky cranks on the arm and Favio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Bartowsky!