PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amarrao Mestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amarrao Mestre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rua
vs
Mestre

175 cm
20
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
27
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Rua!
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, Amarrao Mestre!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mestre looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mestre.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.

Mestre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rua regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mestre.
Mestre is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Mestre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mestre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mestre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mestre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mestre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mestre is controlling him.
Rua keeping full guard, as Mestre tries to pass.
Mestre throws an elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mestre's guard. Nice move by Rua!

Mestre has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rua off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mestre dodges the punch combination from Rua.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mestre. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Rua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rua.

Mestre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Mestre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mestre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mestre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mestre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mestre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mestre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mestre.
Mestre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Mestre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mestre is nestled in close to Rua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Mestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mestre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mestre winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mestre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Mestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mestre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mestre winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mestre working over Rua with some ground and pound. Rua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mestre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Mestre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Mestre there.
Mestre thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Mestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Mestre misses with a head shot. Rua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mestre throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mestre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rua on his heels. He'll look to pass Rua's guard now, I'm sure.
Mestre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mestre works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mestre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mestre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mestre throwing strikes but missing.
Mestre stops Rua from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mestre throws an elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mestre's guard. Nice move by Rua!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mestre is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rua dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mestre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mestre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mestre.

Oooooh!!! Rua has knocked Mestre down with a huge combo! Rua steps away and waves a wobbly Mestre back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Amarrao Mestre has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mestre closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Mestre pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mestre misses with a body shot.

Mestre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rua did well to prevent Mestre getting side control.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mestre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mestre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mestre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Mestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Mestre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mestre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mestre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mestre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mestre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mestre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mestre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Mestre lands with a punch from half guard.
Mestre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mestre drops an elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Mestre working over Rua with some ground and pound. Rua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rua is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mestre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Rua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mestre working Rua over with strikes.
Mestre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mestre lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rua quite badly. Rua pulls Mestre in close trying to recover. Mestre postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rua on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rua doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amarrao Mestre!