PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Rossi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor God of Thunder's chin.

Rossi
vs
God of Thunder

173 cm
24
153 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

167 cm
24
159 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Rossi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

God of Thunder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - God of Thunder lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing God of Thunder from controlling successfully.
God of Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
God of Thunder won't allow Rossi to sweep him here.
God of Thunder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but God of Thunder is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder won't allow Rossi to sweep him here.
God of Thunder wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rossi misses with a jab, cross combination.

God of Thunder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rossi throws a big right hand that misses.
God of Thunder is striking but Rossi is not phased and passes to half guard.
Rossi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Rossi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Rossi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder wants to control but Rossi is keeping busy.
God of Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
God of Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Rossi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but God of Thunder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but God of Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
God of Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder throws a big right hand that misses.
God of Thunder wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing God of Thunder from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rossi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. God of Thunder manages to get himself to full guard.
God of Thunder controls Rossi momentarily but Rossi frees himself.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
Rossi wants to control from the top but God of Thunder keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is pushing down on God of Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. God of Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Rossi has managed to sneak the leg through.

Rossi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rossi is taking a breather. God of Thunder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Rossi is working for a submission of some sort.
Rossi wants to free his trapped foot but God of Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rossi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and God of Thunder defends it well.

Rossi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so God of Thunder is just riding it out for now. Rossi eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rossi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for God of Thunder!
Poor strikes thrown by Rossi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rossi trying to control but God of Thunder is having none of it.
God of Thunder wants to control but Rossi is having none of it.
God of Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rossi blocks God of Thunder's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Rossi has control of God of Thunder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and God of Thunder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rossi lands a big elbow.
Rossi prevents God of Thunder from getting the reversal.
Hugo Rossi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rossi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for God of Thunder because Rossi loaded up on that one.
Rossi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi prevents God of Thunder from getting the reversal.

Rossi looking for a guillotine from mount but God of Thunder is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder working to try and regain half guard.
God of Thunder just holding on.
Rossi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rossi with good strikes from the mount here!
Rossi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
God of Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
God of Thunder is trying to escape the mount.
God of Thunder tries to hold on but Rossi postures up.

Rossi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now God of Thunder is on top in guard.
God of Thunder looking to sit in guard and control but Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi postures up in God of Thunder's guard and throws a big left but God of Thunder blocks it.
God of Thunder wants to stand and escape but Rossi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as God of Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rossi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
God of Thunder keeping full guard, as Rossi tries to pass.
Rossi is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder scores with a short punch from the bottom.

God of Thunder throws a few punches from the bottom. Rossi seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Hugo Rossi!
Hugo Rossi retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Hugo Rossi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.